The Big Switch!

We Cause Scenes

Posted by Travis Ferguson on April 18, 2008 at 9:00pm in Portland, OR

This is something completely Original that will put Portland's IE group on the Map! If we can get a large group of people into a public place, like a mall or Pioneer Courthouse Square. I'm thinking 100+ people. Instead of freezing simulatneously, everyone begins trading accessories. Instantly perfect strangers everywhere will begin switching hats, handbags, coats, sweatshirts, backpacks, pets, sunglasses, scarfs, Everything but actual clothes. The best part would be trying to trade items (hats, props) with the clueless bystanders!!! Then as quicky as it began, everyone walks off with completely different clothes/accessories. We'd all meet at a rendevous point to return all items. I'm thinking to do this in late May perhaps. That would give us enough time to gather 100+ plus people and also a hidden camera crew to make it for youtube.

Tags: accessories, big, freeze, original, portland, swtich, youtube

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Permalink Reply by Travis Ferguson on May 4, 2008 at 4:27pm: It won't be on a school day. A saturday or sunday. Date coming soon...

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Permalink Reply by Kelli on May 4, 2008 at 3:23pm: School is also my problem Nick. I also hope it will not be on a school day.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nick Wilson on May 4, 2008 at 1:11pm: I am up for it, hopefully this will not be on a school day though; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kelli on May 4, 2008 at 2:10am: I think this sounds like fun. Depending on the date, I can bring up to 10 people. Keep me posted!... This will be very fun!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Justin on April 26, 2008 at 2:25pm: I'm down as well.
For clarification, after the switch will the participants get back together to switch back the items to their original owners, or just bring stuff you don't care about losing?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Travis Ferguson on April 26, 2008 at 3:02pm: We will all meet afterwards to return all items. Of course we will ask all people to leave valuables in their cars. Especially for women, to take everything out of there purses, before meeting. But Yes, we will all get our items back afterwards!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Josiah on April 26, 2008 at 2:17am: I'd be up for this!

And, don't quote me on this or hold me on it, but my father has high def filming equipment. He lives in a different location in Oregon, but it's possible he might agree to hide a camera or two in some strategic locations or on his person and film the event or offer other assistance. I don't know as I'd have to talk it over with him, but just throwing it out there as a possibility.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Travis Ferguson on April 26, 2008 at 8:23am: That would be great. I have two cameras myself. But I was thinking we'd need people to film who aren't going to participate. an HD camera would undaoubtable be the best quality. It can all be sorted out later. But yeah, that biggest thing to remember is that there needs to be enough cameras to film the participants, and also the confused spectators. The humor comes from the reactions of the unknowing spectators.

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Permalink Reply by Diana Baumer on April 25, 2008 at 9:44pm: Count me in. depending on the day, I could get up 15 people to participate.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Travis Ferguson on April 25, 2008 at 10:08pm: Sweet thanks! More info coming!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Brian on April 25, 2008 at 5:34am: Sounds good to me!

I should be able to drag a few more people along as well.; ▶ Reply to This