Wednesday, April 10, 2013

I is for Improv Everywhere

Happy Wednesday, friends!

Today's inspiration comes from Improv Everywhere, a prank collective whose mission is to "cause scenes of chaos and joy in public places." This group, created by Charlie Todd, inspires me to think about the things that bring joy to other people's lives. I also admire the level of creativity involved in their pranks. They've done some great ones over the years; the one I've posted below is probably my favorite. In it, over 200 people freeze in place on cue in Grand Central Terminal in New York! If you enjoy this prank, check out the group's Web site to learn more and view other videos. (No Pants Subway Ride and Star Wars Subway Car are both pretty popular!)



My daily haiku is up at the Pulitzer Remix site. You can find it here. Thanks again for all the views and comments. I appreciate the support!


Wishing you all an inspirational Wednesday. ☺

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73 comments:

  1. Optimistic ExistentialistApril 10, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    That. is. HILARIOUS.

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  2. KateApril 10, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    I love this idea. It would be so fun to be a part of something like that!

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 10, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    So funny. Great example of improv theatre because it looked so spontaneous.

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    1. DanaApril 10, 2013 at 11:33 AM

      Indeed. I'd love to see one happening—or better yet, participate!

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  4. WendyApril 10, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    I'd love to take part in something like that.

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  5. Changes in the windApril 10, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    This was sooooo cool!

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  6. baygirl32April 10, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    too funny :)

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  7. Lynn ProctorApril 10, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    haha i love improv--my son got me into it when he would perform at improv clubs---i added it to some of my drama classes--haha i know, teaching improv ;)

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    1. DanaApril 10, 2013 at 12:25 PM

      I think that's really cool. I'd like to see you perform. :)

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  8. Billy Blue EyesApril 10, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    That is awesome. I have seen that one before. Think they are called Flash groups. Best I have seen where they went to a store all wearingthe same clothes as the shop assistants, caused total chaos.

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    1. DanaApril 10, 2013 at 12:33 PM

      Yes, flash mobs. I saw that one, too. It's great!

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  9. JackieApril 10, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    How fun! I probably wouldn't be a good candidate because I'd bust out laughing. :)

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  10. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Yea!!!! Love this - so much fun!

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  11. Sue McPeakApril 10, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    So FUN and Creative. What Imagination! Loved the comments of the onlookers, especially the subway maintenance guy. Great Letter I and descriptive visual on the 'burr covered collie'.

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    1. DanaApril 10, 2013 at 12:38 PM

      The maintenance guy is wonderful! :)

      Thanks for your comment on my haiku. I appreciate it.

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  12. Samantha MayApril 10, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    That is so cool! Having been to Grand Central Station, I can imagine the confusion that followed. No one EVER stops moving there :P

    Sam
    Writing Through College

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    1. DanaApril 10, 2013 at 12:39 PM

      I've been there, too. It's amazing how busy it is!

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  13. Kathe W.April 10, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    very cool video! Thanks!

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  14. AngelaApril 10, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Too cool!

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  15. Intangible HeartsApril 10, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I feel sorry for someone who came from another country. Imagine it's their first day in the U.S.

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    1. DanaApril 10, 2013 at 12:42 PM

      That's a good point. I hadn't thought of that. I imagine it would be very confusing for them. Hopefully, someone would explain what it was all about.

      Thanks, Eve. Have a great Wednesday!

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  16. JoyApril 10, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Cool video. Such fun. I remember when I first heard of the Improv Everywhere concept. It's such a creative, wonderful idea.

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  17. Melgie CampbellApril 10, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    AWESOME! great video and post..thanks for sharing Dana:)

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  18. Sherry EllisApril 10, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    How funny! I would've thought that was normal behavior for New York!

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  19. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Great video! Loved it!
    http://www.melanieschulz.blogspot.com

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    1. DanaApril 10, 2013 at 2:04 PM

      I'm glad! Hope you're having a nice Wednesday. ☺

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  20. MelodyApril 10, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Very enjoyable post - I must check out your others! :)

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    1. DanaApril 10, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      Thanks, Melody. I appreciate the follow. I've followed back. ☺

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  21. Christine RainsApril 10, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    That's so neat! I like how everyone in Central Station looked so concerned.

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  22. Kristin AquariannApril 10, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Fun prank! I'd definitely be creeped out.

    ♥ aquariann
    Featured Photo: White Blossom Tree in Spring

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  23. Liz A.April 10, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Too funny.

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  24. ErmieApril 10, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    LOL! So this is how people would react if aliens took over the world and froze half of the human population - "I can't move my cart!" :-D

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  25. Rebecca Green GasperApril 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    These guys are great. Love the stuff they do :)

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  26. Cindy DwyerApril 10, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    You find the coolest videos, Dana.

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  27. Heather M. GardnerApril 10, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    I would have cracked up.

    Heather

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  28. ChatterBlossomApril 10, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    This was crazy! I have no idea what I would do if this happened when I was actually there...
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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    1. DanaApril 10, 2013 at 9:35 PM

      I don't know what I would do in the moment either. After I knew what happened, though, I would think it was really cool!

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  29. momto8April 10, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    oh my gosh..i cannot even imagine what i would be thinking. how fun!!

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    1. DanaApril 11, 2013 at 2:57 PM

      I hope I luck into seeing one sometime when I'm in NYC!

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  30. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    These kind of pranks are so cool. They make me laugh! haha

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  31. Teresa CypherApril 10, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    haha! I've wasted--I mean enjoyed, so much time on youtube watching these. Grand Central is my fave, too. So cool. People really didn't know what was going on here. :-) Great post, Dana! ;-)

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  32. EmilyApril 11, 2013 at 12:10 AM

    I love this video! It's awesome.

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  33. Krista McLaughlinApril 11, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    I love Improv Everyone - the no pants Subway ride is good, but the Food Court Musical is hilarious! :)

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    1. DanaApril 11, 2013 at 3:02 PM

      Oh, I love that one, too! Honestly, I don't think I've seen a bad one. :)

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  34. SallyApril 11, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Love it.

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  35. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    That is so bizarre and cool!! Just amazing! How odd for the folks that weren't in on it!!!

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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    1. DanaApril 11, 2013 at 3:17 PM

      It must have been so confusing for them—but it's really fun to watch! :)

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  36. StratozApril 11, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    What fun! No harm done. Glad the dude in the vehicle didn't freak out and become nasty.

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    1. DanaApril 11, 2013 at 8:28 PM

      Yeah, it could have gone that way easily, I think. I love his reaction. He was a really good sport. :)

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  37. Rita A.April 15, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    THis is so amazing. I'm just trying to imagine it happening, I can't Thank you for sharing.
    Visiting from A to Z.

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    1. DanaApril 15, 2013 at 1:55 PM

      I'm glad you enjoyed it, Rita. Thanks for stopping by. :)

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