Grand Rapids, MI goes for World Record LipDub as a response to Newsweek

[typhoon5000]

Now we know why you've been so busy TimboSHO

Apparenty Newsweek called Grand Rapids one of America's dying cities a few months back and that didn't sit well with its current residents, so they made this video. Warning, it's almost 10 min long, but worth it to watch all of the way through.

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Here's the article about what happened: http://gawker.com/5806121/dying-michigan-city-to-newsweek-drop-dead

 

[93rev2sev]

Grand Rapids is a very cool town. Not dying at all...just recharging their "chi".

 

[TimboSHO]

Yeah, Rob Bliss has been doing a lot of neat stuff recently and it's drawing attention to G.R. lately. I think the city has been dying off, but in the past few years it's been getting a lot more recognition thanks to Rob Bliss' stunts and Artprize. I wish I could have been down there for the taping, but my son was sick, and I was finishing up the black interior swap in the 89

Cool vid. though, it's hard to believe they did it in 5 takes! I didn't recognize very many of the 'local celebrities,' but I don't get out much, and I don't watch TV much either.....

 

[SHOmethewayhome]

I was out that way in february and very much enjoyed my stay in Grand Rapids. FWIW.

 

[91 Plus]

I am heading downtown next weekend for the festival.

 

[kidrock52]

I love GR. Reminds me that I need to visit my Sister.

 

[TimboSHO]

I am heading downtown next weekend for the festival.

Really? I hardly make it to festival anymore, and you are coming across the state! Long time no see Ryan!