A Flash Mob Is a Sudden Assembly of Strangers in a Public

question 62

Multiple Choice

A flash mob is a sudden assembly of strangers in a public place for the purpose of performing some unique action (clapping for no reason, singing a song together, dancing, etc.) and then rapidly dispersing. They appear to be spontaneous to outsiders, but, in reality, flash mobs are organized through emails, social networking sites, and text messages. This is a good example of how technology can

• A) shift recreation to the private sphere.
• B) promote self-regulation and censorship in the media.
• C) make it easier to organize people.
• D) commodify recreation and leisure.