viral vs. virus

I'm sure you've already seen this:  I Gotta Feelin' by the Black Eyed Peas on Oprah.  The flash mob dance was a total surprise to her.  Isn't this so cool?  I can't stop watching it - gives me goosebumps, tears, and cheers.

 

(Typepad has a new easy click to embed videos, yay!)  EDIT:  Trying another version.  Let's see how long it stays up before they remove it.  If it goes away you can always visit youtube.com and search for another version.  I get that they have copyright issues but we are just trying to spread the love!

Last week Oprah interviewed the director of the mob break-out, Michael Gracey (of the famed T-Mobile train station mob dances) as well as some of the participants.  Did you see it on Thursday?  That one guy was so infectious, beaming at being a part of the experience.  He even said something about it being a like a community prayer, and offered that it might even be what heaven would be like - people dancing, celebrating together.  He called it Joy Rising. 

I'd so much rather watch this over and over again than listen to the news tell me how devastating the N1H1 virus is and that the promised vaccines are not in sight.  (Our school sent home consent forms only to postpone or cancel distribution.)

Let's see, Viral or Virus?  I'll take Viral.  Especially videos like this that spread the good feelings.

Comments

[kira]

Actually, I had a customer come through one night saying she just got back from the meeting for that. ;) Twas pretty cool to hear about, and even more to see!

[kim mailhot]

Can always count on your for some Joy Rising, beautiful Michelle ! Let's keep focusing on the good news !
Much love and a good, good night !

[Jennifer White]

I can't believe you posted this TODAY... I was just talking about this with a friend, I hadn't seen it and then saw your update. The universe talking to me again!

Have you seen The Grocery Store Musical? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnY59mDJ1gg&feature=player_embedded

[Becky New]

Aw man.... The link says *This video no longer available due to a copyright claim by Harpo Inc.* Dang. I wanted to see it!

[Michelle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvljD0toJmU
Try this link. It worked for me this morning. It's a beautiful performance and so much fun.

[wanda miller]

kudos michelle and ditto ditto ditto, baby!!!!!!!!

[Liz Ness]

Thanks for sharing this... I have happy tears falling. Love that so many can come together, coordinate, and pass along massive happy-joy in a a dance and song like that. It IS the coolest thing ever!

[missy from the bayou]

thank you so much Michelle!!
Michael is right .....this is heaven....

[Seth]

Such a cool video. Thanks!!

[Janine]

Thanks for the link Michelle - what absolute fun! I have already posted there was an event at Bondi Beach recently which I have linked on my FB page.... xo

[Serena Pia]

Oh WOW! You ain't kidding about the goosebumps and tears! That was awesome to see! I LOVE THIS. I say MORE MORE MORE of this kind of thing. Down with the news, which is just one big farce at this point anyway, with all the scare-mongering they're doing with and just about zero informing. Boo news. Yes viral love!!

[Terri Heinz]

I am totally with you on this! I loved watching this video. There is something so amazing feeling about watching large bodies of individuals moving together with the intent of feeling good!

[Kristin]

COOL! I hadn't seen this yet! LOVE this song :) And totally got goodsebumps too!

[TJ]

Thank you so much for posting this. I hadn't heard or known about it at all. I am sitting in Germany with tears dripping onto my breakfast plate. For some reason this has made me feel very proud of my country and incredibly homesick for Minnesota. Yeah Chicago! Yeah Oprah! And yay for Michelle Ward!!! Happy creations from TJ