Ahh, flash mobs. A spontaneous gathering of people now synonymous with brand organised ‘events’. They can still be fun, but you have to take them with a little pinch of cynical salt. However, sometimes, even organised, paid ones can bring a genuine smile – when they’re not done by brands.
Here’s a video of a guy who hired dancers (either 50, or 50 couples, depending on your source) to help him propose in Washington Park (via Gothamist)
But he’s not the first. Here’s one from earlier in the week, in Chicago. (via Chicago Convergence)
Any more out there? Of course, the cynic in me is now wondering which brand is behind these 
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