You call this the worst ever because it wasn't a surprise underground thing, but what about all of the other event and groups that do the same thing in Portland? (*cough* zombie walk "flash mob") It was a Portland dance group who spent a lot of time and energy putting a dance together and letting anyone be able to dance and celebrate the first day of summer. Anyways Pioneer Square was still packed, guess not too many cared about your warning.
Flash mobs were fun when they were a one-off / occasional thing, then became overdone, and are now dull. When something gets co-opted for unimaginative marketing (see also that ridiculous flash mob protest at New Seasons the other day), it's time to move on (and maybe come back to the idea in a few years' time).
Other things that have overstayed their welcome at this point include pirates and zombies. My money is on tall bikes being the next to go...
Wow! I got caught at Pioneer Square, and saw the flash mob, and I really enjoyed it. I am certainly no marketeer, but I would imagine anytime you get a bunch of dancers together, that it requires a lot of planning to get the steps. Love Neuro, and thought it was a great healthy way to get people to try the drink, and the kids were really cute to watch.
Right you are. Most people are too busy to notice these silly things when they just come and go in minutes. Plus, most people aren't exactly passing by PS most of the day.
Other things that have overstayed their welcome at this point include pirates and zombies. My money is on tall bikes being the next to go...
Right you are. Most people are too busy to notice these silly things when they just come and go in minutes. Plus, most people aren't exactly passing by PS most of the day.
In a sense, who cares?