They impersonated U2 on the rooftops of New York City.
They got over 1000 people to take their pants off and ride the subway.
They invaded a Best Buy dressed like the store’s own employees and an Abercrombie & Fitch store with a hundred shirtless men.
And they froze time at Grand Central Station.
Improv Everywhere has created some of the most original and subversive pranks found on the Internet.
Today we’re talking to one the Senior Agents of the group, writer Alex Scordelis. He has a new book he co-wrote with Charlie Todd- “Causing a Scene: Extraordinary Pranks in Ordinary Places with Improv Everywhere.”
It’s a hilarious firsthand account of their mischievous antics.
Listen as we talk with Alex about how the group came together and how they come up with their hilarious ideas.
Alex shares the secrets behind the group’s appeal and you too can recruit thousands of people to take part in your wild escapades.
The history of pranking, Abbie Hoffman, Andy Kaufman and the socially redeeming value of anarchy. Is there more than meets the eye to their mischief?
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I love these guys and what they do. I spent a whole night a few weeks ago watching their videos and I was continually amazed at how well-planned some of the pranks are. Probably my favorite was the “Best Game Ever,” where they invaded a Little League game, complete with the Goodyear Blimp and a Jumbotron. Not only was it perfectly orchestrated, there was something really sweet about the whole thing.
Thanks for having Alex on!
Great call on this guest! I love Upright Citizen’s Brigade and Mental Floss! Their vids are funny as hell!