Impressive, Intimidating “Flash-Haka” Goes Down in New Zealand [Video]

by Max Eddy | 4:00 pm, September 4th, 2011

Readers unfamiliar with the traditional dances of Pacific Islanders may be confused by what’s going on here but, according Wikipedia, the dance being performed by this New Zealand flashmob is a “Haka.” Apparently one variety of the Haka dance has been co-opted by local sports teams, which may be partly responsible for this recent display. Regardless of the motivation behind the dance, the subtlety with which it grows to an incredible size is amazing. Watch, enjoy, maybe get a little scared.

(via Reddit)

http://www.thechildhealthsite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1 Edcedc8

the funny thing is, many new zealanders get really pissy if you don’t act scared.
they’re singing about killing you, but if you don’t pay attention they bitch.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Notoriouz-Live/100002594890838 Notoriouz Live

What are you talking about, im from NZ, and we don’t care if you don’t get scared, its part of our culture, i would go on, but can’t be bothered
peahen

WHat a dumb ass thing to say… We kiwis couldn’t give a rats ass how you react. Its all in the spirit of of being a new zealander and our culture… especially when a major event is happening. Just enjoy it and have with us
http://www.thechildhealthsite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1 Edcedc8

then why do the all blacks complain if other team’s backs are turned?
I think the Haka is fun, but don’t be so prissy.
http://www.thechildhealthsite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=1 Edcedc8

sorry, I shouldn’t have written “ if you don’t act scared.” that was wrong, I mean more if you don’t pay solemn respect for what is supposed to be an intimidating act.
MG

Yep another know it all with too much to say and not enough brains to know when the comment is from a limited and ignorant world view

The Unintentional Hilarity of Twitter Spam Bots

Back Alley Internet is a recurring column in which we explore some of the weirder corners of the Internet and see what we can drudge up for your amusement and education. This week: We study the legions of Twitter bots that trawl the trending topics and spit out some unintentionally hilarious tweets.

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Eric Limer I like how if you make a mistake typing a popular URL, invariably the site you find is all "YOU'RE WINNER!" It's uplifting for a second.
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Max Spam for work involves a false teeth supplier and someone looking to buy magnetic plates.
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Max Got a lot crossed off my to-do list tonight, and I'm starting to feel significantly less freaked about about, well, life.
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