Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Star Wars Subway Car

For our latest Improv Everywhere mission, we reenacted a scene from Star Wars on the subway.
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Princess Leia went out for what she thought was a quiet ride on the train,
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when suddenly Stormtroopers entered!

They quickly spotted her,
captured her,
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and took her to the doors on the opposite side of the train.

Of course Darth Vader decided to pop in and join the party.
The entire train car broke out in laughter!
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It always makes me so happy to see complete strangers laughing with each other.
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81 comments:

  1. ilene @ muchloveillyJuly 14, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    too much fun! loved it. :)
    wish you guys came to chicago!
    i'd love to run into you guys on our subway.

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  2. Rashel RabinovichJuly 14, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. PaulaJuly 14, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    hahahahahahaha thats hilarious!! galactic rebellion for dummies! hahaha so cool

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  4. GuiltyhyenaJuly 14, 2010 at 8:42 AM

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  5. EvelyneJuly 14, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    This is absolutely awesome!! Great idea! Love it!

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  6. abatabaJuly 14, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    LOL!!! Awesome!!!

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  7. Kyla MakayJuly 14, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    THat was freaking hilarious! hahahahahha...

    oh, and my little bro is a star wars fanatic, so i showed him, he said "WHOA! AWWWWESOMEEEE!" haha.

    -makay

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  8. LaurenJuly 14, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Hahaha, every time I watch one of these videos I'm more surprised by the people who just ignore it and act like it's an everyday thing! Only in NY :)

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  9. Eternal LizdomJuly 14, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Love it! I don't know what I laughed at most- the guy's reaction to the book title, the people getting off when the Stormtroopers got on and they didn't even blink or look twice, the Stormtrooper who seemed to have a few costume issues, or the lady who almsot lost a hand in the subway door so she could get her shot!

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  10. Katy MaryJuly 14, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    This is so funny! I was laughing the whole time, the reactions of the other subway riders were priceless. I'm sending this to my friend who is a diehard star wars fan!

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  11. Dori the GiantJuly 14, 2010 at 10:03 AM

    That looks great,
    but I don't think I've ever seen that movie. Or maybe I just don't remember the scene. Oh well, it's still funny I guess.

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  12. wishful nalsJuly 14, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    so hysterical - love this!

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  13. LizaJuly 14, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    that is hilarious!

    afewsillylittlethings.blogspot.com
    L

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  14. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    This absolutely made my day. If I had seen it in person it would have made my *life*! So awesome! :-) -Kelly

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  15. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    In Chicago a few weeks before Christmas, they start up the Christmas train on the El. They have lights, and a Santa and everything.

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  16. mcJuly 14, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    I wish I had been there!
    "Galactic Rebellion for Dummies"!! Too funny!

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  17. ShelleyJuly 14, 2010 at 11:09 AM

    That was AWESOME! Thank you for starting my day with a smile :)

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  18. KarenJuly 14, 2010 at 11:15 AM

    Too. Much. Fun!!!! That made me smile and in just a minute, is going to make my kidlets' day!! :>

    Oh yea....may favorite bit?! LOVED that Leia was reading Galactic Rebellion for Dummies!!! hahahaha

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  19. SandraJuly 14, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Haha! Funny :D

    www.prik-prik-prik.blogspot.com

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  20. KatieJuly 14, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    This is awesome! All the details are absolutely perfect!

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  21. GoodyJuly 14, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    So FAB!

    They need to do this in ChiTown!

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  22. Bee.July 14, 2010 at 11:50 AM

    that's hilarious (:

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  23. JuttaJuly 14, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    That was so fun :) I can't believe how creative you guys are!

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  24. cbJuly 14, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    AMAZING! i wish i could have been there!! too funny and i LOVE The last picture of the women holding on to the bar...her face says it all.

    xo,
    cb
    www.thecitybirdsnest.blogspot.com

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  25. C'est La VieJuly 14, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    so hilarious and creative!!! lol i love it

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  26. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Love it! Lol.

    Princess Leia reading the Galactic Battles for Dummies was right on point. The nosy person next to her trying to read the title of her book was a classic interaction on the train. Lol.

    The icing on the cake was when Darth Vader got on.

    Made my day! Love New York!

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  27. tRiShJuly 14, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    Soooo cool, i wish i was there =D

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  28. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 1:33 PM

    This is so brilliant! You guys are incredible. I love Improv Everywhere.

    I love, love, love the book title. Everyone was in character. You're brilliant!

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  29. Estefany @ The Helmet HeadJuly 14, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Hahah omg, this is so funny! I loved seeing the reactions of the people. Its awesome how that brought then a little sunshine in perhaps their boring subway ride =)

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  30. RajJuly 14, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Hahah
    This is fantastic!

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  31. Stephanie ;)July 14, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    so fun! would love to see it happening in my country. love the reactions of the commuters. so much laughter!

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  32. UnknownJuly 14, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Oh my oh my oh my!!! This had me laughing so much! I LOVED when the little kids were looking into the subway.. so confused! HA!!

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  33. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    This made my year.

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  34. SueJuly 14, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    I'm just amazed how everyone either laughed or ignored what was going on. I'd be convinced it was some kind of killer in a suit...I would be entirely freaked out by this one.

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  35. Muito Igual a VocêJuly 14, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    This. Is. Awesome. =)

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  36. KarenJuly 14, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Yup! My son was grinning ear to ear and says, "COOL!" and my wee girl applauded at the end! Thanks again! :>

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  37. KatJuly 14, 2010 at 5:13 PM

    That was awesome! I wish those sorts of things were done here. How funny!

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  38. WendyJuly 14, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    Bwahahaha!!! Galactic Rebellion for Dummies... awesome!
    I wish you lived near *me*!!!
    Thanks for sharing :)

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  39. AnonymousJuly 14, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    why do I think this is something my son and his friends would do lol...what a laugh!! thanks for shaing

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  40. LeahJuly 14, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Do people ever jump into stuff like this? how would you feel if, or how do you feel when or if people do?

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  41. GracieJuly 14, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Hahahahaha, how funny, that's brilliant! I love that shot of Leia being captured.

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  42. DirkStarJuly 14, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Completely and wonderfully awesome!!

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  43. KateJuly 14, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    Oh my I couldn't stop laughing! These videos always remind me to NEVER leave home without a camera. You just don't know what exciting sights might await you! *smile*

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  44. UnknownJuly 14, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    Too funny! I would have loved to have seen it in person! Your posts always make me smile... thanks!

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  45. Sunny And FineJuly 14, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    I love Improv Everywhere sooooo much. Random acts of happiness actually brings tears to my eyes!!! thank you!!!!

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  46. renvintageJuly 14, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    I think I love you guys... <3

    renvintage.blogspot.com

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  47. lori*July 15, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Ah! Love IE always! Showed this to people in prep for the Toronto Lightsabre Battle... wonder if these lovelies were at the NYC one a few weeks back? *luff and stardust*

    P.s. the word varification is 'yayst' .. Yay St. indeed!

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  48. ajimJuly 15, 2010 at 3:24 AM

    love it so much..LOL :)

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  49. jessicaJuly 15, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    HILARIOUS! wish i was there to see it! x

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  50. CynthiaJuly 15, 2010 at 7:47 AM

    So much fun! My whole family loves watching your videos.

    How are these funded? Do you get grants? Or is it just a labor of love?

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  51. Moira PinedaJuly 15, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    that looks really funny xD

    infantilejoys.blogspot.com

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  52. Grain de Sable Arc En CielJuly 15, 2010 at 8:16 AM

    This is pure epicness...  I love it

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  53. Raptor PlateadoJuly 15, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    i like so much!! this is genius!!!

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  54. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    This is HILARIOUS

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  55. stephiejaneJuly 15, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    hahaha!! i love that she's reading "galactic rebellion for dummies" ha!

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  56. ErumeJuly 15, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    So much fun! Awesome!

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  57. JasmineJuly 15, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    haha Good One !

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  58. Heather TaylorJuly 16, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    Best ever!

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  59. FrankJuly 16, 2010 at 3:33 AM

    Stormtroopers on baskets??? Tss ... must be fake ...

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  60. Xica MariaJuly 16, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Oh my god!! I just saw that video on youtube!! xD
    It's so funny...I would love to see darth vader in the subway by my side eh eh eh ;))

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  61. Xica MariaJuly 16, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    Oh my god!! I just saw that video on youtube!! xD
    It's so funny...I would love to see darth vader in the subway by my side eh eh eh ;))

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  62. Unapologetically MundaneJuly 16, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    I really thought this was going to end badly when I saw the super-solemn faces of all the people in the first few photos. I was picturing some heroic bodybuilder-type standing up to the Storm Troopers to rescue Leia.

    Incidentally, I have never seen the "Star Wars" movies and basically have no idea what's going on here. Fun!

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  63. JolienJuly 16, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    it's awesome.

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  64. a blog about the little thingsJuly 16, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    I had to share this video on my blog 'cause I enjoyed it SO much!
    Makes me want to move to Brooklyn, so I can witness the shenanigans in person. :)

    Thanks for making the world a better place through laughter!

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  65. Ashley SerenaJuly 17, 2010 at 7:32 AM

    That was just FUN, guys!
    Love what you're doing!!

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  66. BambiJuly 18, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    haha, I wish something like that would happen in my town!

    lovely blog!

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  67. KTJuly 18, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    May the force be with you!

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  68. CarolinaJuly 18, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    hahaha very good!
    The man beside the princess was funny too.

    haha

    Thanks for that!" :)

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  69. HannaJuly 18, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    There was a small article about this in the Finnish media! Weird, I'd say.
    Anyway this was sooooo gooood, wish something like this would happen in my city as well!

    (here's a link to the article, just in case: http://www.iltasanomat.fi/viihde/uutinen.asp?id=2225953 )

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  70. AnonymousJuly 20, 2010 at 6:54 AM

    This was on the Australian national morning show this morning. Awesome!

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  71. UnknownJuly 20, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    You made me laugh too!

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  72. MelissaJuly 21, 2010 at 12:48 AM

    hahah! thats soo funny!!
    the talents on the subways are always funny!! the E train at 53rd and lex platform always has the best singers/musicians! seriously! I always get my groove on while waiting for the train!

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  73. JulieJuly 22, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    My hubby saw a clip of that on ESPN and I said I bet that's Improv Anywhere by Color Me Katie. Is that weird that I knew that right off the bat?! :o) Great stuff.

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  74. SaraJuly 22, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    These Improv Anywhere skits are hilarious. I just found your blog and love it!

    xo,
    Sara
    www.travelsinheels.blogspot.com

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  75. kJuly 23, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Can you do Dorothy getting off the subway and saying, "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore"?

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  76. RJuly 26, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    Wow! i wish i was on that train.

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  77. Drivers Ed GeorgiaOctober 7, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    sound like u people had a lot fun

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  78. Defensive Driving CourseJanuary 7, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Hahahahaha, this is so funny! All the details and images are absolutely perfect!

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  79. Traffic School OnlineJuly 13, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    Full of funny! it's really great to video.

    Thanks,
    Defensive Driving School

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  80. A piacereNovember 21, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    hahahahahhahah! me divirto muito com suas idéias :)

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  81. Sofia MorgadoMarch 1, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    «It always makes me so happy to see complete strangers laughing with each other.»

    How I totally and completely agree with that!! That must have been lovely! :)
    Thanks for sharing!

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