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Ive had this fun idea of doing a cosplay Flash mob in downtown chicago, Millenium park Area (in front of the jelly bean) and I have been told that there are ACEN meetup in certain time and places. And I wanted my idea to actually succeed. Something fun and people friendly. Ive made an event page on my facebook for it, but there have been a few friends of mine who have told me that this isn't such a good idea. A friend gave me the idea of collaborating with an Acen meetup and doing all of this together to make it not only safer, but also include more people and put more fun into it.
The worry was about how flash mobs have turned into dangerous and violent riots and how Chicago I guess is kind of on edge over the whole thing. Some even suggested to try doing it at Soycon. I wouldn't mind doing it at soycon, but I know there will be much more people dressed up and it would seem obvious that we'd be doing a flashmob. I was going for a surprise, out of the blue kind of thing. To not only surprise people, but entertain them and having fun our own selves in the meanwhile. I will post the information here so you have an Idea of what I had planned. I will also provide the link to the my page as well as the event.
MY PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/DestinyIsland
EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook...if_t=event_wall
((IF THE LINK DOESNT WORK YOU CAN ALSO SEARCH FOR COSPLAY FLASH MOB IN THE SEARCH ENGINE TO FIND IT))
HERE IS THE INFO POSTED ON THE EVENT PAGE
TIME:
I've decided to do it at the end of July, to give people time to take the day off of work and have time to gather up cosplays and do other necessary things. I would have hated to have this done last minute, as im sure you all would've too! I've also done it early so if anyone has to work in the evening, or do other things at a later time, it won't conflict with our plan
. (THE TIME IS FROM 12 NOON TO 6 PM)THE PLAN:
Arrive in front of the big metallic jelly bean around 10-15 minutes earlier, socialize, talk, etc. At exactly 12 noon, everyone freezes in place in whatever anime like pose they desire; fighting stance, glomp, running away, etc. Hold that pose for 5 minutes. Of course no talking or responding to the bystanders. After the 5 minutes, Caramelldansen music will be playing and we'll all unfreeze and gather in a big huddled group and do the caramel dance and end the flashmob there. AND/OR There is also the option of doing another dance as well. Like these people here:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yFSQvjSo9c[/media]
These group of fans from Germany have inspired me to start this up, and Im sure many of you would like to try something like this!
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
Seeing as Millennium park is a huge tourist attraction (thus the reason of doing the flashmob there lol) be prepared for possible videos and or photography. Im sure there will be people wanting to take photographs. All the more fun right? Hahah.
IS IT OKAY TO DO THIS?
I've done some research and for the most part I can assure that this is legal to do. So long as we don't break out into riots and violence and the such, the authorities should have no trouble with this. We're only freezing and dancing, really. Oh and socializing. Socializing is also important! Ive also chosen a place that is big enough so that we don't disturb or get in the way of tourists walking around and such.
- Feel free to bring props if you'd like!
- If you have any other ideas you'd like to put in, don't hesitate! All ideas are welcome!
- Let's keep things at a Pg 13 level; wanna make sure we make an awesome impression to the authorities!!
- Respect each other and avoid conflict! This is supposed to be fun :]
- If anyone you know does videos or photography, and would like to be part of this, they're always welcomed to come join!
- Even is for all ages; if you've got a little bro or sis who want to come with you, just dress em up and they can tag along!
- COSPLAY IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED (it being a cosplay flash mob). Want to join, but don't have the time for a cosplay? NOT TO WORRY! Put on a pair of kitty ears or anything with a semblance of a costume and you're good to go!
- PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AROUND AND INVITE YOUR ANIME CLUB MEMBERS, FRIENDS, FAMILY, ANYONE WHO WANTS TO BE PART! MY GOAL WOULD BE TO GET 50-100 + PEOPLE! IT'D BE AWESOME TO SEE THE LOOK ON PEOPLE'S FACES!
- POINT BEING: LET'S HAVE A GOOD TIME AND HAVE FUN!
If there are any comments, ideas, criticisms, and virtual tomatoes getting ready to be thrown my direction, don't hesitate to have your opinion be heard! Message me or post on the event wall if there is anything you'd like to ask/know.
-Alexandra Torres-
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Honestly, I really want help in this. There are over 20 people who have confirmed to coming to this,and it will deeply break my heart if I have to send them messages about them not being able to participate, that the event is canceled. This is my first attempt in doing a meetup and I would sincerely from the bottom of my heart appreciate all the help that anyone is able to give me. I would feel really accomplished and happy to see that this comes out as a success. Please, don't hesitate to ask any questions or offer any type of words of wisdom or criticism. Thank you for taking the time to look into this. It means so much to me.
To reach me alot quicker, you can send an email to : SandyInuyasha13@aol.com
AGAIN, thank you.
-Alexandra Torres-
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