Michael Jackson Flash Mobs
I’ve been fascinated by the flash mobs celebrating the life of Michael Jackson. Clearly there’s no surprise people are reacting to his death, but that flash mobs have become a de-facto public response is intriguing.
Wikipedia informs me the first flash mob was created in 2003. I am sure there are many earlier examples – the U2 video Where The Streets Have No Name, seems a possible contender. Whatever the case, they’ve really only hit the popular psyche in the last two or three years (in Britain at least).
Is it a need to feel part of something that draws people in? A sense of community? of belonging? I’m not sure, but I suspect it’s a trend that’s going to stay. And I’d love to hear your pet theories.
Three recent flash mobs:
Last month I saw a great example. The Sasquatch Dance Guy. It’s an extraordinary video of how one man can build a crowd and start a craze in no time at all. It’s not an organised flash mob, but it’s a fascinating insight into instant community building.
Here’s this evening’s Michael Jackson flash mob in London:
And this appears to be a gather by bicycle flash mob for Michael Jackson in San Fran:
A few of the best flash mobs
While I am on the subject I thought it only fair to share a few of the best flash mobs ever:
The big freeze flash mob in Grand Central Station:
The T-mobile dance flash mob at Liverpool street
The Ninja flash mob
The MC Hammer flash mob
Melatonina Melatonine:
there would be no other King of Pop like Michael Jackson. he would always be the King.
4 July 2009, 7:45 amBing:
Wow! This just proved that he is indeed the King of Pop and a music legend in the true sense of the word. Thanks for sharing your videos and photos here. I also found this Michael Jackson comeback book that will surely become a valued collector’s item.
9 July 2009, 1:06 amMillia:
I wish to be one of them ~~~
9 July 2009, 6:15 pmJorge Tovalin:
You should look for the Stockholm Michael Jackson’s flashmob
It was awesome!!!
10 July 2009, 5:15 pmhammarstrom:
Michael Jackson Flashmob Tribute in Stockholm – Watch more Funny Videos
10 July 2009, 7:51 pmemma:
This is just the most fantastic thing I have ever seen, the whole flash mob phenomenon! I love to see people break into song and dance in the most unlikely places. Maybe this is the start of world peace!
3 August 2009, 12:11 am