Surely everyone at least once heard the strange word "flash mob". The younger generation is already aware of what it means, but what about the mothers and fathers of this generation who remain at a loss when asked “Where are you going?” get a cryptic answer: "To the flash mob"? After that, the beloved child quickly retreats, sincerely believing that the "ancestors" understood everything and would not be satisfied with the return of interrogations. It is quite possible that someone's “ancestors” understood, but not everyone could be so advanced. Therefore, in order to conduct educational program, we enlighten the uninitiated what a flash mob is.
This word can be translated as “flash of the crowd”, and the entertainment itself appeared in 2003 in the USA. Its main task is to confuse passers-by, break some stereotypes of behavior, and cheer. Moreover, absolutely any number of people can participate in these actions, the main thing is to know the exact place and time of the “action”. Simply put, a flash mob is a planned and well-thought-out performance by an unlimited number of people (mobbers) who suddenly appear alone in any public place, together perform some absurd and ridiculous actions within a few minutes, and they also separate separately, as if nothing It happened. Fans of this type of entertainment will learn about the places and time of the flash mob, as well as their scenarios via the Internet, on thematic forums. Anyone can take part in this action, regardless of gender, age and social status. And it is not necessary to be familiar with at least one of the participants in the production.
Let's try to explain with a few real examples what a flash mob is. For example, in Rome, a crowd of about three hundred people entered a bookstore and began amicably asking to sell a book that does not exist. In Berlin, a bunch of people gathered at the American embassy, at the same time uncorked champagne (each person brought a bottle) and for three minutes loudly drank “For Natasha!” In Surgut, a dozen young people gathered at the fountain in one of the hypermarkets at the appointed time, then, on a signal, they took out bananas and started eating them. Having dealt with the fruits, they lined up to the garbage can to throw the skins out, while each next participant in the action asked the previous one if he could also throw away the peel.
Also a very popular dance flash mob. Usually they prepare for it, think over music, dance movements, a dress code. For rehearsals, they can rent a room. Usually those who want to take part in a dance flash mob are discounted on the rental of space, because in this case the “trick” is to ensure that all movements are performed synchronously during a public performance , and without rehearsal it will be difficult to do so. But wouldn’t you be surprised when ordinary passersby, before hearing your music, suddenly for no reason run to dance, making absolutely harmonious movements? And yet, this is practiced.
We hope you now understand what a flash mob is. Therefore, do not be afraid that your child has contacted a bad company or even worse. He is just having fun, and in this form of entertainment there is nothing criminal or illegal. In addition, there are rules of their own, one of which is the absolute sobriety of the participants. Such actions are extremely positive, prompting people watching what is happening to smile and be surprised. After all, this is so lacking in our lives, so there is nothing wrong with the fact that some people tend to cheer up in another, even in such an unusual way. In addition, they know about what a flash mob is all over the world, and there have been cases when people from completely different countries agreed that they would perform a certain action at a certain time, for example, they would simultaneously open umbrellas in sunny weather or lay mourning wreaths at the feet of a clown from McDonald's.