Flash Mobs: The Power of Mass Engagement

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A flash mob (or flashmob) is a group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual act for a brief time, then quickly disperse, often for the purposes of entertainment, satire, and artistic expression.

 

Consider checking out some of the most popular related YouTube videos or this video compilation  before you take this survey in case you are still having a hard time imagining what a typical flash mob might look like.

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How many days per week are you usually free from studies and work?

How did you first come across the concept of flash mobs (refer to top of survey)?

Other (please specify)

  1. Experienced one at a college
  2. News media
  3. saw it in american movies and tv shows
  4. Article on the web
  5. tv - there was a news report about a flash mob that took place on Copenhagen central station
  6. As external examiner
  7. From the news: DR and Politiken for instance

Are you currently a member of a website or group (e.g., a Facebook group) dedicated to flash mobs?

Yes (please specify the website / group)

  1. Dance Mob Cph

Would you be willing to participate in a flash mob? If yes, what kind of flash mob would it most likely be?

Other (please provide at least one example)

  1. Yes I would, but I don't like the standard mall flash mobs. Many of them only serve the purpose of creating awe. if I were to participate it should have a relevant political, cultural and/or social message.
  2. No. I would not know WHAT to do and WHY. I would reconsider if i would have more reason to do one.
  3. Political, creating awareness on an important issue (also, why can't I select more than one answer in this category?)
  4. I say yes to both. An artistic social parody
  5. Unlikely, but you never know
  6. Political, to create awareness around some course

Would you be willing to help organizing a flash mob? If any, what skills (e.g. choreographic) do you possess that could be beneficial?

I would be interested (please list relevant skills)

  1. Musician, sound designer, programmer - that must count for something ;)
  2. organizing, planning, ideas, brainstorming, enthusiasm, motivating a group of people :)
  3. Yes, if I had more free time then I would be interested.
  4. Choreographing, preparing, getting ideas
  5. input, creativity, facilitating different workshops, network
  6. To recruit people and simple dance choreographics
  7. If i could spare the time i Can coreograf Dance, but i souls ve most likely to dó it if it was for someone i have something kind of relationship to

How do you like the entire concept of flash mobs?

Please share your thoughts on the subject

  1. Very positive human approach
  2. yes
  3. i don't
  4. It's funny:-)
  5. It's a great idea as long as it is not overused in everyday life.
  6. GET OUT OF MY WAY!
  7. It's fun to watch people's reaction.
  8. I like the idea of creating events which shakes people out of their normal everyday routine and way of thinking, but many flash mobs fails to do so. They become brain-dead useless youtube entertainment and the purpose of most of them is solely simple plain entertainment. In such cases I think that the individuals, organizing the flash mobs, as well as the participants, could use the time and energy to solve much more serious, relevant and important issues problems. This goes for the entertainment industry in general.
  9. seen to many, its not relevant any more in my opninion :)
  10. yes, it is very interesting and creative, it is an effective and artistic way to have people's attention to some causes :)
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What makes a "good", successful flash mob?

Please provide some key points (optional)

  1. The re
  2. That it happens suddenly somewhere very unecpected. And that they are all doing the same.
  3. surprise. That i is not expected at all and that "it" put up a great show.
  4. In rare cases, precise coordination and out-of-the-box creativity
  5. Many people, in a place with loads of observers and a fun concept
  6. One that inspires people to think differently and take an active part in solving the pressing social and environmental issues which the human race is currently facing.
  7. Coordination
  8. when a lot of people sees it, when people like it and engage in it, when you surprise them in a good way, when there is a lot of media coverage of it afterwards
  9. good music choice is the key to success.
  10. Unexpected, funny, doesn't overstay it's welcome
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What makes a "bad", failed flash mob?

Please provide some key points (optional)

  1. No symmetry
  2. If it is way to obvious and has too few people to create a stage for themselves.
  3. Unrehearsed. If you're going to do it, do it right.
  4. Not many people and at a party for instance as it can ruin it instead of making it fun.
  5. A flash mob that fails to meat my criteria for a good flash mob, i.e. a flash mob which purpose is solely entertainment.
  6. few people involved
  7. when it is bad organized, not many other people sees it, when it has offensive content, when somebody's hurt etc
  8. boring coreography and / or music
  9. One that drags on.
  10. I havent seen a bad flashmob. I guess a low amount of people, asyncronous motions between Them, an empty location
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