Farmers' Market Flash Mob
If you weren’t at the Broadway Farmers’ Market yesterday at the right time, you missed quite the show. Supporters of same sex marriage converged on the market for a flash mob, dancing to … well, you can see for yourself …
Following their dance number, dancers encouraged their audience to support marriage equality by voting yes on Referendum 74. Organizers say this is the first of more such events to come in our area over the summer, attempting to raise awareness and start conversations about the issue.
We love the excitement of a good flash mob as much as anyone, and this got us thinking; maybe other groups in Tacoma will take up the tactic for getting their messages out there. There are some great possibilities …
Filed under: dowtown-tacoma, elections
4 comments
F fredo June 15, 2012
One ususally associates the term “flash mob” with a large group of physically fit, well rehearsed, and talented young people. How brave of Tacoma to provide a counterpoint.
T Tyler June 15, 2012
The GLBT activists community in Tacoma is very exclusive and insular. If you’re not ‘in’ with them, you’re not asked to participate. In my view, some of these people are more interested in making a name for themselves rather than fostering a positive, healthy and diverse community that everyone can access. As a gay person I support equality for everyone, but am in no way represented by these people.
C Cedar June 15, 2012
Joyful activism! Thank you, Tacoma.
P Paul White June 20, 2012
I feel I am fairly respresented by these people, but mostly in physique.