Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Carousel Horse Race!

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For our latest Improv Everywhere mission we surprised kids at a park by turning a carousel into a horse race!
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We had announcers,
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a trumpeter,
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a betting table,
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a jockey,
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and lots of cheering fans.
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The bell rang and the race was on!
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The kids had no idea what was going on but soon realized they were in a real horse race!
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A little boy won the race with his funny rabbit named Carrots on the Brain.
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He was so excited that he ran up to his mom and kissed her on the cheek. After all, she's always been right by his side supporting him ;)
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78 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    What fun!

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  2. J U D I TJune 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    It looks fun!!
    Yours is the best blog EVER, I love how colourful you make everything and how you make the others smile with little details... You're such a great inspiration Katie, I wanna be like you when I grow up! Haha, many hugs :) (and sorry for my terrible English!!)

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  3. AniJune 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    This totally struck my funny bone! I am giggling at my desk at work. So fun, and so cute!

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  4. Chris & StephanieJune 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I love this idea! Mostly because you don't see this kind of thing being done for kids - so great!

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  5. StephanieJune 29, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    CUTEST IMPROV EVERYWHERE EVER!!!!!

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  6. Chung NguyenJune 29, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Super cute! <3

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  7. sherri lynnJune 29, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I. LOVE. THIS.

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  8. Carla @ More Than TuesdaysJune 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    You make my day with these, Katie. The announcers did SUCH a GREAT JOB! I actually felt like cheering for them! Personally, I was rooting for Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, but it looks like the right kid won :)

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  9. colormekatieJune 29, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I was rooting for the frog ;)

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  10. AmonielJune 29, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Awesomeness :D Just makes your heart leap, doesn't it?

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  11. BelJune 29, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    THis is SOOOO SWEETTTTT.. Especially that boy who kissed his mum awwww

    <3 Belly B

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  12. ShalayJune 29, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    That is SO AWESOME!!! So much fun!!!

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  13. tinajoJune 29, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Haha is awesome! :-)

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  14. JillJune 29, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Thank you for the touching hilarity!

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  15. Roser LouJune 29, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    NICE PICTURESSSSSS! How fun!!!

    http://demodayaloloco.blogspot.com/

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  16. UnknownJune 29, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    ok this is the best one yet. LOVED the looks on the kids faces and the little boy was so adorable!

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  17. SandraJune 29, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Aaaaw, that is so sweet! :D

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  18. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    COOL!!

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  19. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    J'adore !

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  20. Kerri LynneJune 29, 2011 at 4:16 PM

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  21. JosephineJune 29, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    hahah genious :-D!

    http://thoughtswrittenbyjosephine.blogspot.com/

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  22. crystalJune 29, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    This is my favorite one yet! What an adorable little boy, Im glad he won :)

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  23. CarolynJune 29, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    This made me laugh and get teary-eyed at the same time. So sweet.

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  24. Just MeJune 29, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    You guys are nuts! Certifiable! And I love living vicariously though your antics!

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  25. KatieJune 29, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    That is so adorable! Looks like everyone got a real kick out of it, too! What a fantastic idea! Great job!

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  26. megan danielleJune 29, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    that was the most awesomely epic thing i have ever seen!!!!! so freaking cool!!!
    -megsadorkable.blospot.com-

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  27. Ashley SerenaJune 29, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Oh, how absolutely darling! I love this, it's made me smile!

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  28. miaJune 29, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I just love your blog! It sums up happy, colourful things :)

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  29. MirkaJune 29, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I always enjoy these Improv Everywhere videos so much! They're always so optimistic and fun! Thanks for sharing with us :)

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  30. ChauceeJune 29, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    this is SO adorable

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  31. HylaJune 29, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Amazing! made me tear up just a little! How fun!

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  32. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Very cute and nice idea ! I loved the surprised faces of the people arround

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  33. AnonymousJune 29, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    That was so cute to watch! I love Improv Everywhere :D

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  34. KateJune 29, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    This just brought the biggest smile to my face! I loved the little boy's response "because I wanted to!". Haha! Thanks for sharing!

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  35. Erica @ Acire AdventuresJune 29, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Awe! Adorable, he was so happy. :)

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  36. KatieJune 29, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    "Good...Good...because I wanted to!"

    That was the most adorable trio of responses.

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  37. Paige Lynn PorterJune 29, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    This may be the cutest Improv Everywhere that I've seen! Well done!!!

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  38. Magical DaydreamJune 29, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    This goes beyond awesomeness. So cool! I love all the smiling people watching, and the little boy.

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  39. HappydogJune 29, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I love you guys...I was laughing so loud I woke my husband from his nap! I'm always enchanted by your whimsey and creativity and people get it pretty quickly and join in on the fun. Keep up the good work!

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  40. UnknownJune 29, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    HOW ADORABLE!!
    I wish I could have participated! It would have been fun!

    XOXO

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  41. TinJune 29, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    My favourite improv everywhere yet! So funny!

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  42. Windsor GraceJune 29, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    You are so awesome. Reading your blog just makes my day.

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  43. DeeJune 29, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Every time I read your blog I am so amazed and amused by your creativity and sense of fun. You ROCK!

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  44. ChessJune 29, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    I sure hope that little family gets to enjoy these pictures and video! It'll be a great memory forever! :)

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  45. HunnybeeJune 29, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    This is the best Improv Everywhere I've seen. I've shared it with EVERYONE!! So cute and I knew the Bunny would take it! Keep up the great work and thanks for such a wonderful blog Katie!!!

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  46. life is happy most of the time.June 29, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    ADORE!! ADORE!! you are full of brill ideas!

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  47. kuwacikecilJune 30, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    INSPIRING!!! i LOVE "improve everywhere"! let's make more in Indonesia!! :D

    -ria, indonesia-

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  48. figwittageJune 30, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    LOVE!

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  49. Paige HadleyJune 30, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    The carousel itself is absolutely gorgeous! How beautiful is all the woodwork around the crown? That is probably the most cheerful, whimsical and delightful of the Improv Everywhere ideas I have heard of. That would have made for a most magical day. That is just beautiful.

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  50. FEAS613June 30, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I want to hang out with you some day!!! Every single thing you do is absolutely amazing!! I seriously log into blogger daily to see if you've posted anything new ...
    The world needs more people like you!!! =)

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  51. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    What a perfect idea!
    You make so many people happy with your improvs.

    www.theweekenddiary.blogspot.com

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  52. Anna GrostinaJune 30, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    What a fun idea!

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  53. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Oh you have always such original and fun ideas!! ^^

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  54. Bonjour JulietteJune 30, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Haha! This one is my favorite!
    I can't even imagine how HAPPY must the kids have been! I would have loved such a happening when i was a little girl!
    Thanks, you made me smile -once more...

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  55. East Coast-er MommaJune 30, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    How fabulous is that!? Wow. I love that type of off the cuff imagination

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  56. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Made my freaking day. And totally true, I would have never have picked the rabbit, I read my bedtime stories and I know he usually doesn't win. Kings to you assumptions, kings to you.

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  57. shiothewayJune 30, 2011 at 11:33 AM

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  58. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    this makes me so happy!

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  59. Bob LoganJune 30, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    You made that kid's day!
    Way to go!
    Great post!

    b!

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  60. BLahahaabaJune 30, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    so cute" that you had a real winner, and the whole old fashioned style :) I love these projects! :)

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  61. à la parisienneJune 30, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    This is the funniest, most random thing I've ever seen.
    Your blog is absolutely entertaining!

    Mandy
    www.ala-parisienne.com

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  62. NatalieJune 30, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    this just made my day!

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  63. KellyJune 30, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    How adorably funny! I was laughing with tears the whole time! How cute! I wish I could have been there in person with my own son on one of the animals....or in the empty sleigh! haha

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  64. RachelJune 30, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    I love the Improv Everywhere skits, but I think this is my favorite! What a way to make a memorable day for that little guy and everyone else at the park! I may have to do that for my kids someday!
    A Little Time, A Little Miracle

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  65. HannahJune 30, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Just like in Mary Poppins!!! This is SO incredible!! I love it!

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  66. Alysa KimikoJune 30, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    that is so awesome and looked like so much fun!! the winning kid is so adorable :)

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  67. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Hi Katie! I am one of your biggest fans! I enjoyed reading your blog as much as I enjoy watching Improv Everywhere. But....I would like to understand what they are saying, I want to know what they said that got everyone laughing. You see, I am Deaf. :) So, I am wondering if you don't mind passing this message on to them to try adding the subtitles? I would like to laugh with them instead of guessing what is going on. :) Other than that, you guys rock! :D

    -Little Dolly from California.

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  68. ChrissyJuly 4, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    the attention to detail is blowing my mind! what an amazing experience.

    xoxo
    http://tinylittlehappies.blogspot.com/

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  69. Nanna KondrupJuly 4, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I really like your blog, and i am turning to be a fast reader :-D

    see mine: http://nanna-kondrup.blogspot.com/

    It is on danish, but you can just translate with google :-D

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  70. AnnaJuly 5, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    another reason why i heart NY

    www.simplystylishmom.com

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  71. {schlawittchen}July 6, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    And AGAIN, you made me smile from one cheek to another :D. (Does any native speaker understand that sentence?! :D)

    Thank you.

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  72. MermandaJuly 7, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    So sweet! This is one of my favorite ImprovEverywhere events that you've shared with us. :)

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  73. the outfit diariesJuly 18, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    aww, that's so cute and funny! love this one!

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  74. pishangemasJuly 18, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    omg that boy is cuteeeeeeeee

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  75. Maia Fridman :: the world I knowJuly 22, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    ohhhh this is soooo Mary Poppins! Love it! Simply adorable what you did!

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  76. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I've heard it said that you cannot have a perfect day without doing something for someone who cannot repay you. This creative event did more for more people than you could ever imagine! Thank you for warming so many hearts.
    Joan

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  77. WeganNovember 7, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    As always love your improv, always makes me smile! :)

    M x

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  78. {Grace}December 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    that is such a cute idea!!! i bet the kids LOVED it!!!

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