Saturday, July 16, 2011

Flash Mob Footage

As seen on the front page of today’s paper:

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Today I have a flash mob hangover. The excitement peaked in downtown Longmont, Colorado last night when about 60 of us “spontaneously” broke into a funky dance to the Black Eyed Pea’s “Dirty Bit.” I only had one beer beforehand to calm my flash mob nerves. I can now die a happy woman.

I am the one to the right in the *short* jean shorts and olive colored v-neck – behind the woman in the purple who happens to be my son’s Spanish teacher. Emma is beside me in the red shirt. Do not look too closely at my moves. But, at least I knew the steps.

Some people fall at 49 seconds, which is kind of funny. My son is narrating.

Ever been in a flash mob? Want to be? I was a flash mob virgin until last night.

SUAR

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49 comments:

  1. Amanda@runninghoodJuly 16, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    HOw fun!! I was expecting you to run out in the front and "flash" us or something BEth-like. I'm disappointed in you! Highly. Who is taking the video? so funny. :) Loved it! Never been in one...they wouldn't let me I'm sure...I. have. NO. Moves.

    But I can stretch my stomach skin and I really can't believe I posted a video for you.

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  2. LisaJuly 16, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    God I needed that! Awesome :)

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  3. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    LOVED that! My girls have been involved in 2 FMS, the 1st last summer on the steps of City Hall, Stratford Ontario Canada - yes home town of the Biebs.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GFEyixKZi4

    The second FM was at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival lobby - all students Gr. 4-8 of their school.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HqqcQLrC_I

    Congrats!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Seriously that was so cool that you all came together and did that! All ages and everything, it was great!!!!! You all should be so proud of yourselves!!!

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  5. LisaJuly 16, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Fun!! That would be a blast!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    That is totally awesome! HAH I watched it on Facebook first and honestly thought that the person videotaping it had NO IDEA what was going on. Then I come here and find out it's your son! He should be an actor!

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  7. RunToTheFinishJuly 16, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    still love that you did this for your daughter! i would be horrrrrriiific

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  8. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    That is completely awesome...and hilarious! You're son is a great narrator! Looks like fun...

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  9. Lisa @ Eat.Pray.Run.July 16, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    that's just too freakin awesome. being in a flash mob is definitely on my bucket list. looked like you killed it! especially love your son's commentary.

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  10. The Hungry Runner GirlJuly 16, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    AHHHH THAT MADE MY DAY!!! I LOVED IT AND NOW I WANT TO BE IN A FLASH MOB!!!

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  11. A Prelude To...July 16, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    F.U.N. :D

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  12. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Damn I'm jealous right now.

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  13. CarrieJuly 16, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Super cute! Looked like a lot of fun! Wish I could do something like that. :-)

    So is it just me, or does the woman in front, with the blue tank and long black hair, look like the woman in the B.E.P. / Oprah flash mob (that I think an earlier post linked to)? Is it the same person?

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  14. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    That was so fun to watch! I would love to do that!

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  15. SueJuly 16, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Awesome. Props to the sole dude in the middle of the mob :)

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  16. kimertJuly 16, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Way cool!! I would Love to do that!

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  17. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Wow.. how fun is that!

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  18. CarolineJuly 16, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    VERY COOL!!!
    I THINK YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST!

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  19. gfreerunnerJuly 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    That is absolutely awesome!

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  20. CarolineJuly 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    The person who taped that: A+
    funny!!!!!

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  21. KarenJuly 16, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    LOVE THAT! Your son was hilarious... wonder where he gets that from. hmmm...

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  22. AnnieJuly 16, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Love it! I really want to be in a flash mob. Very jealous.

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  23. CaitlinJuly 16, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    haha...so cool!!! i've never been in flash mob but i want to! maybe i'll just start one and hope others follow suit. :)

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  24. Jess @ Blonde PonytailJuly 16, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    LOVE IT!! What a rush! I agree with Amandahood--I thought we may see your "creativity" take over!

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  25. MarleneJuly 16, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Too freakin' cool! You and Emma look great!

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  26. FeetMoveForwardJuly 16, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    So fun! This is tied with the throat fart as my favorite video.

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  27. ChicaJuly 16, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    How, what and when...I want one!! please tell me how to make it happen!! Loved it

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  28. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Totally awesome and I'm so jealous!

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  29. CupCake@ Bigger Girls Can Run TooJuly 16, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    OMG! So much fun! I'm jealous! I've always wanted to be in a flash mob. I wish my dance skills were a bit better though haha. Great job!!

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  30. myturtlespaceJuly 16, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    So cool! We had one here in Eugene, OR, I wish I would have done it. You did GREAT!

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  31. CharJuly 16, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    I have to admit that I didn't even look for you because I couldn't take my eyes off the little cute boy in the green top. He had ALL the moves - well nearly all of them.

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  32. MarkJuly 17, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    How come you didn't all strip off your clothes to reveal matching outfits?? SUAR shirts, maybe?

    @Sue - not appropriate to give props to the dude in there. Since he's not a dude anymore. Pretty sure you turn in your man card the moment you knowingly step into that group.

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  33. LoriJuly 17, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Love it! Your son's commentary was hilarious! So wonderful that you did this for your daughter, she was so happy at the end!

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  34. JillJuly 17, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Love it!! Wondered when this was all going to take place, you mentioned it at the blog conference :). I'm thinking you need an agent, Beth!! :)

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  35. XLMICJuly 17, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Sam's commentary nearly upstaged the action!

    You were awesome and that looks so totally fun! I need to do that :P. You win the prize for 'Person Who Looks Most Jazzed About. Flash-Mobbing'…your smile is just sooooo huge!

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  36. TNTcoach KenJuly 17, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    U go Gurl...........

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  37. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Yay! That was fun. Loved the little bit in the green polo. He was totally into it. I believe your son has a future in broadcasting!

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  38. BubblzJuly 17, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    How fun was that!!! You ladies looked awesome! Thanks for sending that to us.It was fun to watch!

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  39. VanessaJuly 17, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    LOL! The narration is priceless. "I don't know why all these girls are doing this..."

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  40. KathyJuly 17, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Okay. That's kinda weird. From the comments I see this is something common that happens there? I guess we've been out of the country too long. Hmmm. Still wondering WTF...

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  41. AimeeJuly 17, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Ha ha..awesome!

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  42. JasonJuly 18, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    love it. This is awesome. What is truly awesome is that you don't do anything half-assed. You are into it and that is the best because it proves that you just enjoy life.

    Flash away SUAR....Flash away!!!!

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  43. AnonymousJuly 18, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I love your son's commentary! That was awesome

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  44. ChristieJuly 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    This is awesome!!! LOVED that.

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  45. JennyJuly 18, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I am totally jealous. Completely. Now I must add "Flash Mob Dance" to my bucket list.

    Great job! It was just too awesome!

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  46. Annette@(running)In the Right DirectionJuly 18, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    That is soooo fun! ...just reading the comments...why is amanda stretching her stomach skin for you? lol

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  47. Felice DevineJuly 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    That is awesome!!

    Love your son's commentary.

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  48. AnonymousJuly 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    First - greatness! Kudos for putting it out there.

    Second - your son should be a professional narrator. His commentary was perfection!

    Third - The little dude on the right in the green shirt... give him my number, I'm in love!

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