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 ;)

78 comments:

Unknown said...

What fun!

J U D I T said...

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!!)

Ani said...

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

Chris & Stephanie said...

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

Stephanie said...

CUTEST IMPROV EVERYWHERE EVER!!!!!

Chung Nguyen said...

Super cute! <3

sherri lynn said...

I. LOVE. THIS.

Carla @ More Than Tuesdays said...

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 :)

colormekatie said...

I was rooting for the frog ;)

Amoniel said...

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

Bel said...

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

<3 Belly B

Shalay said...

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

tinajo said...

Haha is awesome! :-)

Jill said...

Thank you for the touching hilarity!

Roser Lou said...

NICE PICTURESSSSSS! How fun!!!

http://demodayaloloco.blogspot.com/

Unknown said...

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

Sandra said...

Aaaaw, that is so sweet! :D

Anonymous said...

COOL!!

Anonymous said...

J'adore !

Kerri Lynne said...
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Josephine said...

hahah genious :-D!

http://thoughtswrittenbyjosephine.blogspot.com/

crystal said...

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

Carolyn said...

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

Just Me said...

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

Katie said...

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

megan danielle said...

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

Ashley Serena said...

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

mia said...

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

Mirka said...

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

Chaucee said...

this is SO adorable

Hyla said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Kate said...

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

Erica @ Acire Adventures said...

Awe! Adorable, he was so happy. :)

Katie said...

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

That was the most adorable trio of responses.

Paige Lynn Porter said...

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

Magical Daydream said...

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

Happydog said...

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!

Unknown said...

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

XOXO

Tin said...

My favourite improv everywhere yet! So funny!

Windsor Grace said...

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

Dee said...

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

Chess said...

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

Hunnybee said...

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!!!

life is happy most of the time. said...

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

kuwacikecil said...

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

-ria, indonesia-

figwittage said...

LOVE!

Paige Hadley said...

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.

FEAS613 said...

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!!! =)

Anonymous said...

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

www.theweekenddiary.blogspot.com

Anna Grostina said...

What a fun idea!

Unknown said...

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

Bonjour Juliette said...

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...

East Coast-er Momma said...

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

Anonymous said...

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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Anonymous said...

this makes me so happy!

Bob Logan said...

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

b!

BLahahaaba said...

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

à la parisienne said...

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

Mandy
www.ala-parisienne.com

Natalie said...

this just made my day!

Kelly said...

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

Rachel said...

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

Hannah said...

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

Alysa Kimiko said...

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

Anonymous said...

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.

Chrissy said...

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

xoxo
http://tinylittlehappies.blogspot.com/

Nanna Kondrup said...

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

Anna said...

another reason why i heart NY

www.simplystylishmom.com

{schlawittchen} said...

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

Thank you.

Mermanda said...

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

the outfit diaries said...

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

pishangemas said...

omg that boy is cuteeeeeeeee

Maia Fridman :: the world I know said...

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

Anonymous said...

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

Wegan said...

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

M x

{Grace} said...

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