12 minutes.
In 12 minutes Charlie Todd shares the hilarious antics of ImproveEverywhere - his organization that brings laughter into the everyday.
Charlie Todd: The shared experience of absurdity | Video on TED.com
In the first story, the group secretly films a subway passenger's reaction when 6 guys enter the subway - all at different stops, not interacting with each other - with NO PANTS. Not only hilarious, it is also a wonderful reflection on humanity and the power of connections. He says at one point that "as soon as something becomes a share experience, it becomes less weird or scary and more fun."
Lets look at how ImproveEverywhere is a great example of village raising.
1. Absurdity, play, laughter and extraordinary behaviour help to shake up our thinking and take our participation up a notch. It reminds us of our experience in a flash mob dance . It felt refreshing to be a part of something different for the sake of joy and playfulness!
2. On a similar vein as Charlie's comment on shared experience, complex community issues become less overwhelming when they become a shared endeavor. Together we can share the load and create more meaning along the way.
Doing crazy stuff together...sounds like fun! It is well worth the 12 minutes!
Check out these other blogs that speak to play & humour.
Re-energize- 7 easy ways to bring humour at work
Remember to play
Locate your playing field
How attached is your community? (speaks about play in community)
Tips for Group Toys
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