Cynthia and I are known as “the late couple”, especially so during weekends. There are hundred and one things to do such as not wanting to get out of bed (that is Cynthia), not able to get back to sleep after waking up ridiculously early (that is I), spending too much time reading the papers over home delivered McDonald’s breakfast (that is Cynthia), playing too much online game while having breakfast (that is I), doing housework together, and then this, and then that. Soon, time flies and we are late for our weekend appointments. Hence the title – “the late couple”.
We were informed that there would be a Glee flash mob performing in front of Ion Orchard last Saturday. Miraculously – by that I don’t mean speeding on our beloved highway – we had 10 spare minutes to dash from the car park to Ion. I can tell you what exactly happened at 5pm. There was heavy downpour and we thought the performance would be canceled. Fortunately, there is an invisible shelter at the open area in front of our prestigious mall, right in front of Dior (OK, there is a huge glass shelter high up above us). And the show was on!
Despite the heavy rain, there was a good turn out. The Glee Flash Mob is Fox International Channels’ effort to promote Glee on Star World, which I am sure you know that Glee is now on Season 2. As always, Cynthia and I like different things in this TV series. She thinks that Rachael is hot, and she can sing. I am a man. I am in love with Quinn, the cheerleader (duh!) Quinn is hot. She can even convince her then boyfriend that she got pregnant while sharing a fully clothed hot tub with him. Which one is your favorite Glee episode? For me, that has to be – cheerleader joke aside – the one with featured guest star Barney from “How I Met Your Mother”. The rendition of Aerosmith’s “Dream On” is my all time favorite Glee track. That episode has won Neil Patrick Harris a well deserving Emmy, as a guest actor. Neil, you are my hero.
Back to the flash mob, there were about 70 dancers. A few of them are professionals while the rest are students and volunteers. It must have been a rewarding experience for them. Cynthia and I love the atmosphere. It was a fun watch. I must be amongst the first group of audiences who clapped with full conviction. Either Singaporeans are not well trained in the displays of appreciation in public, or the audiences were waiting for more. I think it was the latter.
To the dancers, thank you for putting so much effort in preparing this (800 man hours according to my reliable source). For those who have missed it, fear not. The video has arrived at my mailbox today, here for sharing.
8 replies on “Did You Catch The Glee Flash Mob At Orchard Singapore?”
I am a huge fan of Glee and so excited that the new session is starting tomorrow of us here. There are too many favourite episodes for me but the one that lingered in my mind for a long time was the one Gwyneth Patrow doing “singing in the rain” in a modern style. The X’mas episode was pretty good.
I am a girl but I love Quinn too! Apart from her good looks, she speaks in a soft tone and she has this vibes that make your heart skip a beat. 😀
Enjoy the new session!
J – Yes. Quinn is very adorable. Good to hear that you like her too!
OK, I admit I must have missed the Gwyneth Patrow episode. I will try to watch that on TV during one of the replays.
Well.. I wouldn’t say Rachel is hot – she is sweet and she can SING ! But I *love* Curt.. I think he has an attitude !!
Agree with you – Dream On was one of my favourite piece from Season 1, plus of course Hello and Defying Gravity.
Cynthia – Ah, “Hello” is a good one. Yes, I now remember.
OK. It must be men’s limited vocabulary. A girl is either hot, or not. If she is sweet, well, she must be hot. Heh!
Curt huh? Hmmm. Not sure who my favorite actor is.
Oh, I like Curt too! He can really sing and he can do some many different genre and still sounds good. I guess his “feminine” side help. You guys are good. I can’t remember the names of all the episodes. Can only remember the songs and who are in it. 🙂 Rachel can sing indeed but somehow I feel that are given. 😛
J – Curt does have a mad vocal range. I love the scene when he played the American football with the Beyonce song.
Hmmm… I didn’t catch this (well i don’t often visit Orchard Road these days), but it does look like a fun thing going on. While I don’t have a television at home (horrors!), I do appreciate a nice song and dance show and perhaps I’ll find a way to catch Glee online. 🙂
Walter – I admire you not having a TV at home 🙂 It is a time sink, really.
I also seldom visit Orchard Road these days. Except during movie nights!