Monday, August 23, 2010

Black Tie Beach

This weekend hundreds of people came out to Coney Island dressed in gowns and tuxedos...

to play at the beach for our latest Improv Everywhere event!
Is there anything more fun than burying yourself in the sand,
having chicken fights,

racing,

throwing a football,

going for a swim,

building sand castles,

and playing kickball in your fanciest outfit...
all while confusing the locals?
No, I think not.
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67 comments:

  1. The Gallery GalAugust 23, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    This is awesome! Great Shots!

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  2. UnknownAugust 23, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    this is the best thing I have ever seen. I love it!

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  3. lizzieAugust 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    that last shot is probably one of my favorite photos, ever. adorable idea!!

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  4. Little Lost TreasuresAugust 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    this is beyond awesome!!

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  5. annaAugust 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    Looks like soooooo much fun, please expand your territory to the Netherlands ;)

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  6. BridgetAugust 23, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    that is awesome- especially the man in the colorful speedo.

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  7. MeganAugust 23, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    what a beautiful event!!!
    and fantastic photos!
    have an ((extra))ordinary day,
    xo

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  8. Naoma SernaAugust 23, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    I wish I was part of this!

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  9. DinaAugust 23, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    Ok seriously, you guys rock<3

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  10. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Very cool, like always!

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  11. katie mauerAugust 23, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Hahaha!! That last photo crrrracked me up!!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    how fun!

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  13. LubnaAugust 23, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    Thanks for making me laugh,at the end of a horrid day. Can't wait to see the video.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Bahaha I love the last one. So much weirdness. :D

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  15. nancyAugust 23, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    So fun! I love the last one, too. :)

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  16. UnknownAugust 23, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    I wish I had a speedo/bikini with all those colors! :-)

    At my friend's Vieques wedding, many of us jumped into the pool wearing our wedding clothes. It's so freeing to completely destroy the "I'm wearing my nice clothes, must be careful" feeling! I loved every minute of it, and I was the first lady in.

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  17. RedekerAugust 23, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Great! Good to keep the locals awake!

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  18. Karen WallaceAugust 23, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    Wonderful, wonderful!! Warmly, Karen

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  19. KTAugust 23, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    THIS IS AWESOME!

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  20. MorganAugust 23, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    Totally awesome! Haha I luv the pic with the local dude in it taking a pic of them!
    ♥ Morgan

    littlealpaca.blogspot.com

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  21. oh,henry!August 23, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    wonderful, wonderful thing, this is so fresh and awesome! i wish this could happen around here too, not just far, far away, where you live... :)

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  22. melifaifAugust 23, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Ha! The second to last picture is priceless. SO HAUTE!!!!

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  23. SueAugust 23, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    It looks fun, but who pays that dry cleaning bill?

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  24. PaulinaAugust 23, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    I lovvvee it!! <3

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  25. Kelly JeanAugust 23, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Hahaha. Epic. Improv Everywhere is so clever. We need more of that in this world. :)

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  26. BrandiAugust 23, 2010 at 5:14 PM

    Gasp! I wish I had known about this before it had happened. I would have shown up in a gorgeous pink frock. This is all kinds of awesome. When I finally get back to NYC, I'll need to look into doing some Improv Everywhere things, maybe finally use that BFA I have.

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  27. KatieAugust 23, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    OMG I love that last one it's hilarious.

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  28. KayteeAugust 23, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Just one word? Epic. :)

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  29. Laura MarieAugust 23, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Ohhh my gosh--LOVE this!! How fun!

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  30. CandybabeAugust 23, 2010 at 7:08 PM

    AMAZING!!!!!!
    Lots of fun!!!!

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  31. Kyla MakayAugust 23, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    So Fan-Freakin-tabulous!!!!!

    -makay

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  32. leigh hewettAugust 23, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    You guys must feel like the coolest kids on the block...cause clearly, you are!

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  33. AriAugust 23, 2010 at 8:11 PM

    The last picture is by far the most epic thing I've seen all day.

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  34. SusanAugust 23, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Awesome. I've always wanted to do that. ha ha.

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  35. SamanthaAugust 23, 2010 at 10:38 PM

    That last picture made my day!

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  36. MichelleAugust 23, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    I LOVE Improv Everywhere! I've always wanted to live in NYC just so I could participate!

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  37. EuforillaAugust 24, 2010 at 2:01 AM

    That last picture is awesome!!!
    Well, everything look like it has been an awesome day ;)

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  38. JeanetteAugust 24, 2010 at 2:33 AM

    You are such a big inspiration to me on my trip. I travel in a old Volkswagen van from 1975 and take photos. Keep up the good work:)

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  39. AnonymousAugust 24, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    that is soooo cute!!! Thanks for making my day!!

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  40. UnknownAugust 24, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    oh woooooow!! soo cool! so so so so coo!!
    I d love to be there.

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  41. A Daft Scots LassAugust 24, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    Now this is unique! I love it.

    Such fun photos!

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  42. AnonymousAugust 24, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    the last pictures is hilarious!

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  43. {schlawittchen}August 24, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Love, love, love!!!

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  44. Raptor PlateadoAugust 24, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    wow so amazing weeding!! i like you post Katie.. see you my friend!!!

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  45. Raptor PlateadoAugust 24, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    I am folow you blog!!! please if you can folow my blog ... thanlks!!! :)

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  46. Tanya (a Taste of T)August 24, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Ha! Awesome.

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  47. MandiAugust 24, 2010 at 1:19 PM

    This is wonderful. I really love all that Improv Everywhere does. Makes me want to move to NYC!

    This reminds me of the LOST promo by David LaChapelle.... but happier!

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  48. Dave WhiteAugust 24, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    Brilliant pictures, looks like everyone's having the best time:)

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  49. Taylor SterlingAugust 24, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I am new here, but I love it! These photos are amazing! So fun and full of life! What a great time!

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  50. bichonpawzAugust 24, 2010 at 6:26 PM

    I've missed your blog! LOVE this photo opp! How freakin' fun is that...confusing the locals???? Ha!!

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  51. UnknownAugust 24, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    I love this! I wish i could do that.

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  52. Marita BlissAugust 25, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    Amazing ♥

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  53. Fernanda!August 25, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    AWESAME!! The pictures speak for itself! :)

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  54. genAugust 26, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    THE LAST PICTURE WAS HILARIOUS! lol... I love it! (:

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  55. lianneAugust 26, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    great pictures!

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  56. JasmineAugust 26, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    I would hate to take pictures and not to take part in all the fun.

    Great job!

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  57. TJAugust 26, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    Too cute! Expensive though!!! Not sure I'd be able to afford to do that, but I LOVE IT! Especially the last photo... that's epic.

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  58. apfelAugust 26, 2010 at 3:36 PM

    That guy in the funky speedo in the second last photo totally disregarded the dress code!

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  59. MoniqueAugust 26, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Awesome...I wish I knew that was happening. I would have totally checked it out. So fun.

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  60. colormekatieAugust 26, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    @Cadence- Everyone bought their outfits for super cheap at thrift shops! It seemed like the average price was around $6

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  61. Bitter_AngelAugust 27, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    hehe
    I just stumbled accross your photos again on another site (though they dont give credit hehe)

    http://izismile.com/2010/08/26/going_to_the_beach_in_a_suit_9_pics.html

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  62. mandi cAugust 28, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    I'm pretty much sure you know this, but you have a really fun life!

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  63. Earny from EarncastleAugust 29, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    crazy !!!
    an nice pictures.

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  64. bdaycakesAugust 30, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    Wish I knew about this before hand I would so be in :(

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  65. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    I was there! didn't know anything about it but eventually figured out it was an ImprovEverywhere event. It was so cool and I was indeed so confused. We asked a few people whether it was a wedding. One couple said they had just gotten married. One person said they just felt like dressing up. I wondered if this happens often since I hadn't been to Coney Island yet this summer. What a good opportunity for some surrealist-type photos.

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  66. DaphneSeptember 7, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    ohhh girl!!! you have an amazing blog!!!

    kisses from Perú!

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  67. Emily Bliss BealSeptember 27, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Holy freak. This is amazing. WHY did I not know about this!!!??!?!!!

    -Emily
    http://lemon-leaf.blogspot.com/

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