Some MLB games have had very low attendance, including the Baltimore Orioles vs. Chicago White Sox game in 2015 which had no fans due to civil unrest. The Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics game in 1979 had only 250 fans due to bad weather. The New York Yankees vs. Chicago White Sox game in 1966 […]
Crowd surfing is when a person is lifted and propelled by the hands of audience members during concerts. It can be dangerous and illegal in some countries. Risks include injury, theft, and sexual harassment. Those willing to try it should wear appropriate clothing and leave valuables at home. It’s best to avoid it if the […]
Crowds can refer to both random groups and organized crime groups. Mob behavior can lead to violent actions and terrible crimes. Protests are legal and peaceful, while mobs often ignore laws. Mobs have a bad reputation throughout history, and experts have tried to explain why people turn to violence in a group. Flash mobs are […]
Crowd psychology studies how individuals adapt to the expectations of a group, with theories focusing on conscious and unconscious ways individuals align with crowd mentality. Convergence theory suggests crowd behavior is shaped by individuals, while Emergent-Norm approach states crowds are collections of individuals who retain their individual traits. Group dynamics and individual reactions are controversial, […]
The phrase “away from the madding crowd” comes from Thomas Hardy’s novel of the same name, which focuses on characters trying to find peace despite impulsive decisions. The title draws inspiration from three poems, including one by Edmund Spenser from 1579. Hardy and Thomas Gray valued pastoral country life, which they feared was threatened by […]
