A flash mob (or flashmob) is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual action for a brief time, then quickly disperse. The term flash mob is generally applied only to gatherings organized via social media or viral emails, rather than those organized by public relations firms or for a publicity stunt.
EXAMPLES OF FLASHMOB PERFORMANCES:
Beyonce 100 Single Ladies Flash-Dance Piccadilly Circus
The Great Trfalgar Square Freeze
The T-Mobile Dance at Liverpool Street Station
No Pants Subway Ride
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