flash mob
noun
: a group of people summoned (as by email or text message) to a designated location at a specified time to perform an indicated action before dispersing
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What follows is a floor-by-floor descent into madness as Bobby battles bloodthirsty perverts, demonic flash mobs, and hallucinogenic suburban nightmares, all while trying to figure out if he’s meant to be the hero… or just the last guy standing.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Fans have thrown themselves into a viral fancy dress trend for his shows, donning black suits, bald caps and sunglasses and meeting up for flash mobs outside of the venues.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 June 2025
The first flash mob was near the Bean sculpture in Millennium Park.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
According to Smith, people can expect workshops, photo shoots, flash mobs, vendors, parties and more.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 July 2025
Fans have thrown themselves into a viral fancy dress trend for his shows, donning black suits, bald caps and sunglasses and meeting up for flash mobs outside of the venues.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 June 2025
The first flash mob was near the Bean sculpture in Millennium Park.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
According to Smith, people can expect workshops, photo shoots, flash mobs, vendors, parties and more.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025
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“Flash mob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20mob. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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