Gina Larden dances to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in an attempt to break a world record at the Long Center on Saturday Oct. 25, 2008. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
No. 7 Oklahoma State visited Austin today to face No. 1 Texas in a highly anticipated college football game. However, I did not photograph that game because I had some, ahem, serious journalism to do instead. Austin was one of the 91 select cities in 12 countries attempting to set a new world record. This required my full attention because this is a WORLD RECORD. The record, you ask? Largest simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” This is important stuff. This record could stand up… well, until next year when they do it all over again. If my editor is reading this…just kidding around a little. It was actually kinda fun.
Over 800 people, many dressed as zombies, dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in an attempt to break a world record at the Long Center on Saturday Oct. 25, 2008. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Over 800 people, many dressed as zombies, pose for a group photo after they danced to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in an attempt to break a world record at the Long Center on Saturday Oct. 25, 2008. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Ozzy Zion dances to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in an attempt to break a world record at the Long Center on Saturday Oct. 25, 2008. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Over 800 people, many dressed as zombies, dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in an attempt to break a world record at the Long Center on Saturday Oct. 25, 2008. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
A Michael Jackson look-alike, who wanted to remain anonymous, gets ready to do the Thriller dance. Photo by Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman
Great shots, I bet that was a hoot.