Pictures from Rob!

Our victim for Rob! was Adrian Yap. He’s the publisher and/or chief editor and/or boss of KLue magazine. :)

Late May: RA at KLue magazine for an interview (which will appear in their July issue) by Sarah Chan. As we were leaving, Didi asked us if we could do a flashmob for Urbanscapes.

Early June: Another meeeting. This time with Didi, Darren and Valene. RA proposed about 6 ideas and they picked Rob!

Mid June: RA sent out invitations for Rob! via RandomAlphabets.com and Facebook.

After that Early June meeting, we had to decide what random name to use because we didn’t want to call out ‘Rob!’. After brainstorming in deep thought (for 15 seconds!), our side blurted,

why don’t you saboh your boss Adrian Yap?

And we saw 3 wide smiles.

All pictures courtesy of Niki Cheong. Also thanks to Wei Nye, Kay Margera and Zam Nayan for helping out.

A photographer and videographer was meant to follow Adrian throughout the whole flashmob. However shortly before we started he disappeared. We later receive word from our collaborator, Valene from KLue (subordinate of the victim himself), that he was indeed in hiding.

In fact, he sent an sms to her saying something along the lines of “you think I’m stupid is it?!”

Nevertheless, that said we still did achieve the desired effect of a flashmob. Although later (or even by now) a bulk of the spectators knew it was a setup. But after all, it was KLue Urbanscapes. The crowd is somewhat familiar with the notion of flashmob. :)

We overheard people saying,

Ey, who is this Adrian Yap?

Eh this Adrian Yap owe people money or what?!

Is he someone’s ‘tau khei’ (anak buah gangster-as Wei Nye translates for me)

Hmmm. Is this somesort of a game? Where is Adrian?

These are the RandomAlphabets people I think.

Wtf?

I don’t know who he is but I’ll join in. Adrian!!!!

Below is the video RA did for Rob!

*Join our next flashmob, LUM : Look Up More. Below is the invitational video.

*We also distributed more than 750 of the Pay It Forward Bookmarks for RWP. :)

Nobody makes love in a club

“In Sicily, women are more dangerous than shotguns.”
- The Godfather

For the moment:
Love In This Club – Usher

I’m sorry. But if you want to ‘make love’ in a club, especially in the way you put it, it’s not called making love. It’s called fcking.

In fact, I’m not sorry. I do apologise for being crude. But this must be said because eventually the phrase ‘make love’ could be distorted and carry a different connotation.

For example: a man tells his spouse, “I want to make love to you“, and she might just go

You selfish animal. I want to have sex. Not make love! You think I’m cheap is it? Hah?

Kau binatang!

Inside he goes, ‘shit! Did I miscalculate her period cycle again? Damn it I HATE hiphop!‘

Rob! location revealed

We will sms you the name of our victim by 4pm. If you have not emailed us your number, then you won’t be receiving that sms.

RandomActs [at] RandomAlphabets [dot] com

If you have trouble understanding how Rob! works, or we have not explained it well (because it usually is our fault anyway), click here and scroll down to read the FAQ.

This is how it works:

+ Pre-Rob! Time: 4.45pm. Location: Wherever our victim is.
We’ll arrange for a videographer (VG) and 2 photographers (PG) to locate our victim and follow him/her to capture his/her reaction before, during and after.

+ Phase A. Time: 5pm. Location: Marketplace.
RandomAgents go around everywhere asking strangers at the event to build the buzz. For example
‘Excuse me, have you seen Rob?’
‘Hey, where is Rob?’
‘This anneh looks like Lingam, talks like Lingam. But it’s not Lingam. You got see him not?’
‘Eh Leng Chai, don’t lansi ah. You know where is Rob or not?’
‘Hai awak. Awak ade nampak Rob tak? Kita nie tengah carik dieee. Awak nie chumel la. Boleh berkenalan?’

+ Phase B. Time: 5.15pm. Location: Marketplace.
Start calling out Rob every few seconds. Imagine you are at a concert, you’re walking around looking for a friend. Look out into the crowd and call out for you friend. Do it like that.
‘Rob!’
‘Hey Rob!’
‘Rob I’m here!’
‘Where’s that 4 eyed Ca Cheng? Rob!’
‘Woi Rob. Ko kat mane nie? Kalau aku carik Mawi pun dah jumpe skarang ko to tak! Rob!’

+Phase C. Time: 5.30pm. Location: RandomAgents spread out to designated gathering points.
We will all gather at (at least) 3 gathering points and start calling out for Rob together, loudly.
‘Rob!’
‘Dei macha. Rob. Here lah!’
‘Over here Rob.’
‘Niamah! We’re here la Rob!’
‘Aku carik Ayah Pin pun kot dah jumpe skarang. Rob! Kat sini woi.’

+Phase D. Time: 5.32pm. Location: Marketplace.
We gradually stop. Disperse. Blend in the crowd.

Location for Rob!
Marketplace at KLue Urbanscapes
KL Performing Arts Centre

If your friends are going to Urbanscapes but not participating in this, don’t spoil the fun by telling them.

Henceforth, Rob! is a secret.

Remember, do not smile, laugh or giggle. Look how you would look if you were looking for someone who is missing.

Video & FAQ – flashmob in KL Saturday 28 June: Rob!

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* Pictures and videos from KLX will be up soon.
* Read the Rob! Frequently Asked Questions below. Scroll down.
* Read more about Rob! here.
* Join Rob! on Facebook.

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‘Rob!’ is a flashmob idea that came from ImprovEverywhere in NYC. Watch the video above to know more.

We will only announce the details of the venue/event on Wednesday 25 June, 3 days beforehand on Facebook and RandomAlphabets.com. Not via sms.

This has to be done because if it is announce too early, we may lose to element of surprise to the people around us and especially so, the victim. And also the Ring might not make it to Mordor.

Participants are called RandomAgents. Those interested have to email their hp number to RandomActs [at] RandomAlphabets [dot] com. We promise you that your numbers will not be distributed or used in an inappropriate way. That is our word.

We will sms you the name of the Victim at 4pm on Saturday 28 June itself. Just be at the event and wait for the sms.

Look at pics and read more about what we’ve written earlier about Rob! in an earlier post, here.

+++++ Rob! Frequently Asked Questions+++++

FAQ Rob!

1. I know I’m not stupid. So it’s definitely you guys that have not been giving a clear explanation. How does Rob! work?
2. Does anyone from RandomActs know the victim personally?
3. Ew…double ew! Ok wtvR (whateveRRR). Where will it be then?
4. Okkkkay. What are the other 2 events?
5. …right. Will it be at a stadium?
6. Pffft..so lame. So is there a gathering point at the event itself?
7. That’s like so bodo. Why are we giving our numbers then?
8. I don’t understand. I got 7 1As for SPM. So I know I’m smart. Something is wrong with your project here. In NY, other people started calling Rob as well because he was looking for his seat. For this one, our Rob will just be walking around. Is it going to work here as well? Are other people actually going to follow us calling for our Rob?
9. OMG. O O O OMG. But like, don’t you think like, the victim, and like, other people, would like, know, it’s like, a setup/flashmob?
10. I think I know the victim. Can I tell him/her?
11. Sheesh. I dowan kam la lai dis. I don haf 2 kam rait?

1. I know I’m not stupid. So it’s definitely you guys that have not been giving a clear explanation. How does Rob! work?

There are 4 Phases. This is how it goes.

+ Pre-Rob! Time: 4.45pm. Location: Wherever our victim is.
We’ll arrange for a videographer (VG) and 2 photographers (PG) to locate our victim and follow him/her to capture his/her reaction before, during and after.

+ Phase A. Time: 5pm. Location: Everywhere
RandomAgents go around everywhere asking strangers at the event to build the buzz. For example
‘Excuse me, have you seen Rob?’
‘Hey, where is Rob?’
‘This anneh looks like Lingam, talks like Lingam. But it’s not Lingam. You got see him not?’
‘Eh Leng Chai, don’t lansi ah. You know where is Rob or not?’
‘Hai awak. Awak ade nampak Rob tak? Kita nie tengah carik dieee. Awak nie chumel la. Boleh berkenalan?’

+ Phase B. Time: 5.15pm. Location: Everywhere.
Start calling out Rob every few seconds. Imagine you are at a concert, you’re walking around looking for a friend. Look out into the crowd and call out for you friend. Do it like that.
‘Rob!’
‘Hey Rob!’
‘Rob I’m here!’
‘Where’s that 4 eyed Ca Cheng? Rob!’
‘Woi Rob. Ko kat mane nie? Kalau aku carik Mawi pun dah jumpe skarang ko to tak! Rob!’

+Phase C. Time: 5.30pm. Location: RandomAgents spread out to the 3 designated gathering points.
We will all gather at (at least) 3 gathering points and start calling out for Rob together, loudly.
‘Rob!’
‘Dei macha. Rob. Here lah!’
‘Over here Rob.’
‘Niamah! We’re here la Rob!’
‘Aku carik Ayah Pin pun kot dah jumpe skarang. Rob! Kat sini woi.’

+Phase D. Time: 5.32pm. Location: Everywhere.
We gradually stop. Disperse. Blend in the crowd.

2. Does anyone from RandomActs know the victim personally?
No. To us he’s/she’s a stranger. We know of him/her but none of us have ever personally, actually or virtually contacted him/her. Only in our hearts and dreams when we close our eyes and eat ice cream.

3. Ew…double ew! Ok wtvR (whateveRRR). Where will it be then?
We have listed 3 events to pounce on that day. We will announce which event we have chosen, on Wednesday 25th June on RandomAlphabets.com

Some asked us if it’s going to be Urbanscapes. We can’t say. But we’ll say this. Urbanscapes is 1 of 3 on the list.

4. Okkkkay. What are the other 2 events?
Kayknot Tel in KL
Impatient Anonymous in Kuala Lumpur

5. Pffft..so lame. So is there a gathering point at the event itself?
Yes. At least 3 gathering points. We will inform you on RandomAlphabets.com. NOT via Sms.

6. That’s like so bodo. Why are we giving our numbers then?
We will be telling you every single detail on Wednesday 25th June. All except the name of our victim. We will SMS you the name of the victim at 3pm on Saturday 28th June.

7. …right. Will it be at a stadium?
No.

8. I don’t understand. I got 7 1As for SPM. So I know I’m smart. Something is wrong with your project here. In NY, other people started calling Rob as well because he was looking for his seat. For this one, our Rob will just be walking around. Is it going to work here as well? Are other people actually going to follow us calling for our Rob?
We don’t even want it to work that way. Our is different. Part of the idea of flashmob itself is to gauge the reaction of other people who are not part of it (stranger+victim). So imagine yourself not being part of this, not knowing anything at all. You go to a concert/carnial/festival. Out of nowhere, a whole lot of people around you, everywhere, starts calling out looking for this one person. How would you react? Which is why we will be assigning a team of photographers waiting to capture the facial expressions and reactions of the strangers/spectators.

9. OMG. O O O OMG. But like, don’t you think like, the victim, and like, other people, would like, know, it’s like, a setup/flashmob?
If we stick it to faking it as real as possible, then that would help. Don’t laugh or smile or look mischievous. You are ‘really’ looking for a person. ‘Really’ look for him/her then. When you’re really looking for someone, you don’t laugh, giggle or have a happy face on right? So look ‘real’.

10. I think I know the victim. Can I tell him/her?
Please don’t (be a jackass and) tell him/her. We don’t mind. But our RandomAgents will mind. Because you’ll ruin the project. They will call you names. Not in a flashmob way. I don’t know what way. Maybe like, my way on the highway.

11. Sheesh. I dowan kam la lai dis. I don haf 2 kam rait?
No you don’t. You should really piss off.

Next flashmob project by RA, 28 June: Rob!

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Next project for RandomActs will be on Saturday 28 June.

It will be something like this: http://improveverywhere.com/2006/08/30/rob!/

But we are of course making a few minor innovative changes to the idea. :)

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Where?

The original idea was done at the New York Yankee Stadium. Because the high flying Professional Baseball League in Malaysia will be playing an extra game abroad on 28 June at 4 different cities worldwide to generate revenue, we improvise!

We have 3 events in mind to pounce on, and 3 names to choose from. We’re not going to call the name ‘Rob!’ We will choose the name depending on which event we go to, because…we…are…going…to…saboh someone. Kenakan someone. Get at someone. If…you get what I mean.

This person, is not a friend of RA or someone who knows us or what we do. He/she is a friend of a friend. So the element of surprise, is still very present!

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We’re making it convenient for you. To participate, email your handphone number to RandomActs [at] RandomAlphabets [dot] com*. We promise you that your numbers will not be distributed or used in an appropriate way. That is our word.

*Email address typed out as such to avoid spamming.

We will announce on Facebook and on RandomAlphabets.com, which event we will pounce on 3 days beforehand, Wednesday 25th of June. When we are at the event, we will sms you the cue to start do do the ‘Rob!’

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Invitations on Facebook will be out soon. Also, you don’t have to be on Facebook to participate. Just be alive. And have a handphone. :) If the event that we are ‘hitting’ does not have a free entrance, then don’t worry. We’re getting you passes. So you need a handphone, but not money.

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randomKLX starting point revealed

RandomActs: clean random fun. :)

This email contain 2 important information. Please read them carefully to avoid embarrassing yourself.

1. Location.
2. Surprise instruction.
1. KL Sentral Concourse. KLX only refers to 1 clock.

Next to McDonalds, there is a Maybank ATM. Next to the ATM, there is a clock. That is our clock. Gather anywhere near this clock, not necessarily infront of it. As long as you can see the time so that you can press Play at exactly 5pm.

Do not loiter or crowd the clock area at KL Sentral too early. Just be there 2 minutes beforehand.

2. Buy a Putra LRT ticket to Kelana Jaya. We may or may not go there. ;)
Make sure you buy it BEFORE 5pm. If you don’t, you will be left behind.

Remember, when the clock says 5pm, 0minutes and 0seconds, you press Play.

Reminder:
Do not bring any type of camera. KLX is participatory. We have assigned a group of photographers and videographers to do the job. KLX is not a circus and we don’t want clowns with their eyes focusing through an electronical lens. Only show up if you are wearing the proper dress and ready to participate and have fun!

Download here: klx mp3 files

*Scroll down for links to download the files*

Because of a number of seriously unexpected electronical and technological glitches (and my incompetence of course), we have been receiving many emails about RandomAgents not getting the files that they should. We have decided to upload its links here.

Before that you must read:

1. All RandomAgents will be emailed the location of the Starting Point at 1pm Saturday 14 June.
2. The location will also be revealed here on this page, but only at 2 pm. Late comers, you must pay.
3. Reminder: Do not bring any type of camera. KLX is participatory. We have assigned a group of photographers and videographers to do the job. KLX is not a circus and we don’t want clowns with their eyes focusing through an electronical lens. Only show up if you are wearing the proper dress and ready to participate and have fun!

Do not worry, the Starting Point is in KL and not far from public tranport’s reach. Conveniently accessible. :)

If you download Blue, you must wear a blue shirt, t-shirt, blouse, top, baby-t, polo-t, tank top etc. It must be blue. Any shade. As long as it is blue.

If you download Yellow, then wear yellow. If you download Red, then wear Red.

KLX Blue
1 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/E631DC0B4AAC5CF5
2 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/8D152BE34C218CA3
3 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/A61402247F9AE9A8
4 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/DA44C82E35869469
5 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/9A7EBDDD5F5548BD
6 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/7805EAFE5373147A

KLX Yellow
1 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/45EC564436E121DA
2 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/9CE113BC15BC4F58
3 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/A0789395471402B9
4 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/5AA90EC84D2E2ADB
5 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/854DCE0C7DD47A0E
6 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/FD3D8D11492702B4

KLX Red
1 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/E74445C70B91EFC1
2 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/6BB13F262E7C5388
3 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/D9093B073E21A8B3
4 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/F8816829565F00CF
5 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/86DC704B1013FAB8
6 of 6 https://download.yousendit.com/0AF9108E3D7E25E7

KLX – Postponed to 14 June! Watch the edited video.

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The one they did in New York:

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The one that’s gonna happen in KL:

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KLX has been postponed to 14 June! Watch the new video. Invitations are still open. :)

For more info, read the KLX brief & FAQ

KLX page on Facebook

Hello RandomAgents,

Due to recent developments, we must postpone KLX to 5pm Saturday 14 June.

The last time there was an oil hike, there was also a public demonstration in KL during the weekend. This will significantly affect the safety, smooth running and fun of our KLX.

KLX is similar to the MP3 Experiment done by Improv Everywhere in New York, except ours is far more sophisticated. We studied their videos and developed the idea to something more bizarre. Which in flashmob language, more exciting!

-Zain HD

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