After first turning on my computer, I did my usual activity to try to setback the unavoidable work and approaching deadlines. That is, visiting my email account, Facebook, Sporcle, and, of course, YouTube. It is very effective in taking my mind off the dreaded work... until a half hour or so (hopefully less!) goes by before I realize what an idiot I am. But, you know, whatever...
If you didn't realize by now, I am a massive YouTube addict. I love the immense variety of videos that can be found, and, as an arts, culture, and history lover, you can imagine I bask in the glory that is YouTube.
Like the supernerd that I am, of course.
Despite all that is out there on YouTube, I have to say videos like this one have to be my very favorites. It was the first video I saw after turning my computer on today, and it was so uplifting! I felt rejuvenated, and simply happy. If you haven't already clicked on the video, do it now! You will see exactly what I'm talking about, I hope.
Although there are many videos like this on YouTube, this simply has to be one of my favorites. As the backstory says (I'll give you a link on the bottom), there were no actors involved besides the two that set the podium up. All the people shown in the video, and I'm sure many more, chose to step up to the podium and say a nice statement of their own accord. I find it so sweet that this event caused people to care about those around them. I especially love the girl who compliments another girl's blue umbrella. "Hey! You with the blue umbrella! THE BLUE UMBRELLA!" sounds like quite the combative statement. Not in this occasion, though. Here, the girl simply says, sweetly, "I really like it!", and hands the megaphone off to the next two people.
ImprovEverywhere is a YouTube channel famous for creating out-of-the-ordinary events in public places (maybe you'll recognize "Frozen Grand Central" or other viral videos created by them). I enjoy how they bring people, and strangers, together as they puzzle, marvel, and laugh together at ImprovEverywhere's bizarre and/or unusual acts.
It's so easy to ignore and act oblivious to those around you, especially in a crowd. ImprovEverywhere defeats, even for small moments, this insensitivity that is so natural to us. They gift people with laughs and shared moments with strangers. As amusing and funny as their acts are, my favorite part of their videos is always how strangely touched I always feel afterwards (I know, how cheesy). Many times, they are creating acts and events in New York City, where there are millions of people who may never communicate, despite their close quarters. It is heartwarming to see such different people brought together, even just for a few seconds.
Videos like this give me hope, and really highlight the beauty of how we are all human, and not really that different at all. Enjoy, and say something nice to someone around you today!
Backstory: http://improveverywhere.com/2011/08/22/say-something-nice/
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