Can you tell me what a "flash mob" is?

Flash mob is a group of people who do not know each other. They meet through the Internet to gather at a designated time and place, and then perform some meaningless actions together, such as clapping hands, shouting slogans, etc. . Flash mobs first appeared in New York in 2003, and later expanded to Europe, Asia, etc. Has anyone heard of flash mobs? It seems that Guangzhou and Shenzhen have not organized it, but people have played it in Chengdu, Hangzhou and other places. Flash Mob is the Chinese translation of English Flash Mob. It originated in Manhattan, New York, USA in May 2003. At that time, an organizer named Bill gathered more than 500 people to worship a mechanical dinosaur in Toys R Us in Times Square, New York. After 5 minutes, everyone suddenly left quickly, and the flash mob became famous. Flash mob is a kind of urban fashion culture. It is a friendly joke that modern people play with the world when they are busy. Most of them said that if the activities were well designed, they would take the initiative to participate. Of course, some people adopt a conservative attitude because they are worried about causing misunderstandings. Nowadays, flash mob activities have become popular all over the world. Flash mobs can be seen in Rome, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taiwan and other places, and their performances or entertainment similar to performance art can be seen. Flash Mob Action in Hong Kong In August 2003, someone launched the first flash mob action in Hong Kong. On a specified date and time, they went to an electrical store in Mong Kok and asked the clerk if they had any game consoles for sale (the store did not sell game consoles), and then they clapped and applauded collectively. Then they left. But on the day of the action, the only person participating in the flash mob was the initiator, a teenage boy. On August 22, 2003, a group of foreigners suddenly held up tissues and performed a ballet dance at McDonald's in Times Square, Causeway Bay. The action lasted for a minute, and then dispersed. The operation was called the first successful flash mob operation in Hong Kong. Other actions that have been proposed include shouting "I love Hong Kong" outside the Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui, and group photos of watermelons in a supermarket. Examples of flash mob actions: Action 1: 200 people gathered in a department store in Manhattan, New York, and told the salesperson at the same time that they wanted to buy the same type of carpet, leaving the salesperson at a loss. Action 2. When meeting dozens or even hundreds of people in a public place, they first lower their heads and look at the time on their watches, and then immediately do something in unison, such as "patting their palms twice and naming them together in front of the newsstand." If you want to buy a certain newspaper, some people in Japan agreed to put on a black suit or suit, a white shirt, a black tie, and black sunglasses, appear in a certain square at the same time, and then pick up their mobile phones and make calls while walking around. When hundreds of people showed up as agreed, the people around them were shocked: as if they had suddenly entered the "Matrix". Just when people were still stunned, a whistle suddenly sounded and the "hackers" quickly evacuated from all directions. At the scene, the "FlashMob flash mob" disappeared without a trace in about 10 seconds. They generally have high education and fixed occupations, but they have many opportunities to come into contact with computers and are willing to try some new behaviors. Of course, The premise is that words and deeds that harm society and endanger safety are not allowed. Flash, Flash, flash after it is done. After entering the real society from the virtual world of the Internet, you must flash back to the virtual world quickly and never recognize each other. If you ask other members of the flash mob: "Let's go clubbing together... shall we?" That is a violation of the "rules" of the flash mob: 1. All words and deeds of the flash mob must be followed. Local regulations and attention to safety; 2. Flash mob instructions must be clear in terms of “time, location, words and deeds”; 3. Flash mob content must be simple and easy to remember and can be implemented by anyone; 4. The standard time of the flash mob must be agreed upon First go to a certain website or call the "117" time station to confirm the time, and make sure it is accurate. Flash mob action in mainland China: The first flash mob appeared on the streets of Suzhou around 11:30 noon yesterday, on Guanqian Street. Suddenly, more than a hundred young people wearing orange shirts and flame-shaped masks gathered in Xuanmiaoguan Square. They stayed in the square for a while, high-fived each other, and then quickly dispersed in all directions. The whole process took less than 10 minutes. This is the first "flash mob" to appear on the streets of Suzhou. It is understood that a "flash mob" refers to a group of people who contact each other through the Internet or mobile phones but do not know each other in real life. They gather at a specific place and time. Performing unexpected "behaviors" at the same time and then quickly dispersing. The "flash mob" event originated in New York, USA. The participants are mainly young people. It is now popular in Europe, America, Hong Kong and Taiwan and other places. "Flashers" are mainly young people who are chasing fashion and seeking novelty. They communicate through text messages and conduct this "flash mob" event with the support of Suzhou Mobile. The reporter saw at the scene that they divided themselves into cultural groups. The six "tribes" of , sports, games, audio and video, entrepreneurship, and tourism, led by their respective "tribe leaders", lined up, high-fived, and dispersed. Chenchen, a first-year girl from the School of Education, was one of them. She said, "This is. It’s a way to express youthful passion and it’s fun.” But more onlookers were a little confused about this and didn’t know what they were doing.

In this regard, some experts believe that although modern society has developed communications, people's inner concerns are decreasing. The emergence of "flash mobs", on the surface, is through a sometimes even "nonsensical" game. Expressing oneself, publicizing oneself in public, and making a joke with society are actually to find a sense of belonging, to vent various emotions of youth in a group, and to satisfy a psychological need. However, this behavior should comply with relevant laws and regulations, not harm others, and pay attention to safety.

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