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"We're out to prove that a prank doesn't have to involve humiliation," says Charlie Todd, 30, cofounder of Improv Everywhere. "It can simply be about making people laugh, smile, or stop to notice the world around them." Thousands have joined in their spectacles of joyful chaos. Samples:

For "No Pants! Subway Ride," thousands of "agents" trekked onto subway cars in 22 cities around the world, shed their pants, and enjoyed the ride. Subway riders gawked—then laughed when they realized they were audience members for this underground underwear extravaganza.

To play the "Best Game Ever," pranksters took over a Little League game in Hermosa Beach, California, turning it into a major-league contest complete with a JumboTron behind the outfield fence, NBC sports announcer Jim Gray calling the game, and a Goodyear blimp flyover. Players, coaches, and parents were thrilled once they figured it out.

In "Frozen Grand Central," agents entered the bustling train terminal in New York City and froze in mid-stride. Slowly, commuters' confusion turned to cheers when the performers "thawed"—after providing a few precious minutes of surprise and delight in the middle of the day.

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By Patricia Fisher, 11/14/2009, 9:25 PM EST
I was dropping my son off at his day program and I saw Beth. She asked my name and then when I was born. Then she asked for my address. I asked her when she was born and she told me, then she walked on. A staff member was listening to our conversation and explained who Beth was and what she does with the information - she told me Beth won't forget. I was stunned! I will be looking forward to getting a card from her in January! I ran to get a pen to write hers down before I forgot it!
By desai1952, 07/07/2009, 10:27 PM EDT
i have read about catlin in your readers digest july,2009 issue,in the article "best of america"kindly give me the e mail address,home address and phone number if its possible,since i am dealing with mentally challenged children in a school caaled "SPANDAN"in baroda,gujarat,india,i am on a trip on visitors visa in usa.and am impressed by the article.my e-mail address is desai1952@rediffmail.com thanks, bharat desai
By desai1952, 07/07/2009, 10:23 PM EDT
its really amazing to note such a wonderful skill in catlin.if you can provide me her address and phone number,i would be very happy,since i am dealing with mentally retarted children in baroda,INDIA,we have a school by name "spandan",it will give inspiration to persons like me to work more sincerely.my e-mail address is -desai1952@rediffmail.com thanks, bharat desai

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