Taylor Swift Is ‘Hyperventilating’ Over This ‘Shake It Off’ Flash Mob

by Brenna Ehrlich 12 mins ago

If Taylor Swift was hoping to inspire fans with her new single, “Shake It Off,” and its accompanying dance-packed video, she’s apparently succeeded. The jam hasn’t even been out a week yet, and already it’s spurred folks to shake it off via flip-replete flash mobs in fast food joints. And Taylor? She couldn’t be more pleased.

“So @markromanek just sent me this and I’m hyperventilating with joy over it. Thank you, Dimensions Dance,” Swift tweeted, referring to “Shake It Off” director Mark Romanek. Looks like you need our emojis, lady.

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The video she shared features a retelling, of sorts, of the original video: a.k.a. a ton of skilled dancers leaping around as a befuddled blonde girl joins in, dancing with wild abandon. In characteristic flash mob style, however, the performance takes place in front of an unsuspecting crowd at a Cane’s Chicken in Lewisville, Texas. Cue the slightly off-beat clap-along.

Perhaps Swift can take some inspiration from this troupe’s rendition and stage an impromptu flash mob at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday, when she performs onstage at The Forum? Thank about it, Tay.

Brenna Ehrlich

Brenna Ehrlich is a reporter for MTV News as well as the senior writer/editor for the O Music Awards. In the past, she served as associate editor at Mashable, penned a netiquette column for CNN and co-authored the blog and book “Stuff Hipsters Hate.” She likes trying not to die in moshpits and listening to songs on repeat. Follow her on Twitter @BrennaEhrlich for news on cats and punk bands.