For our second mission, we turned a bookstore and a cinema lounge into a slow-pace place. Have fun with the report and some pictures behind the scenes.
No. of Agents: 22
Mission Date: May 17, 2008
Mission Name: Slo-Mo (Slow Motion)
Planning: Agent Pao
Digital Video: Agents Rob and K
In order to get a good attention from unsuspecting people we chose a bookstore and a cinema lounge for our mission. Actually, the planned Mission 2: “Pimp My Kiosk” didn’t push through because of some legal concerns, but Eksena Manila persisted for other impromptu mission and ended up having fun.
Spotting for a place to stage the “impromptu” mission was the first concern, the place - Power Books Live in Greenbelt 3. After a swift meeting and synchronizing all our watches, we then dispersed and then eventually entered the place separately, some alone and others in groups.
Eksena Manila Agents synchronizing their time.
THE PLAN
On the scheduled time, agents would slow down for 30 seconds then back to normal movements for another 30 seconds before going slowmo again until the three minutes allotted time for the mission expired. The group concentrated in the area where private reading is allowed. At the start of the mission, some people immediately noticed the fuss and started to get curious. Other confused customers are clueless on what was happening around.
A puzzled customer stared at Agent RS who stood up from his seat in a slow fashioned manner. Meanwhile, Agent Bleue and Pao walked slowly near the shelf where the bookstore staff noticed them. Agent Kuting intentionally dropped her fan and slowly tried to retrieve it.
Agent RS @ Power Books
I was sitting on a bench pretending to be reading a science book when my cellphone vibrated. I know it’s time to do the slow-motion but I didn’t move right away, I was kind of like frozen in time. I didn’t expect it was that hard to act stupid in front of another guy. But when I saw Agent Bulugoy walking in slow motion few meters infront of me, then I also started doing my own thing.
I slowly closed the book I’m pretending to read while turning around to my left side to put the book back on the bench. The guy sitting beside me was some kind of shocked, i knew i got his attention to me. Then I slowly stand up and walk right infront of him towards the adjacent bookshelf to get another book. After a few seconds, I started moving in a normal speed and walked around to check how’s the other agents are doing. Then I overheard some interesting exchanges between employees:
Lady: “Anong meron?”. (”What’s happening?”)
Man: “Bakit?”. (”Why?”)
Lady: “Di mo ba nakita?.” (”Didn’t you noticed?”)
It ends there ’cause a “real customer” approached them for help.
Since most customers are busy reading, the act was barely noticeable. So, the group decided for another round of slow motion on a different location. They gathered once more and staged another slo-mo at Greenbelt 3 Cinema Lounge where people are more conscious around the surroundings.
Briefing at Greenbelt 3
This time the slo-mo would last for five minutes. At the signal of Agent K, agents started to move slowly around the cinema lounge. Agent Bleue, who was buying some foods from a kiosk when the mission started, abruptly moved in a snail-paced, while slowly getting hold of his order and gradually walking away, the bewildered staff gave a probing look at him. (Agent Bleue left his wallet in his seat due to the sudden slo-mo, good thing a Agent James noticed it.)
Agent Panda’s fake-stumble in a very sluggish motion got one foreigner and his girl companion frozen for a while before entering the cinema. The girl, confused on what to do, left the frappuccino straw on her lip while the cup is already aligned in her chest. The ticket teller was also stunned and delayed the selling.
Agent RS @ Cinema Lobby
I’m sitting on a table beside this couple when we started the act. To make sure that this couple will notice me, I slowly moved my chair back a little bit making a long noise before I started standing up. Fortunately, one of the chairs from their table was perfectly on my way so i decided to pick it up and push it towards their table in slo-mo. At this time, the couple stopped what they’re doing and they just kept staring at me.
It was a blast, It’s really fun doing this thing. I can’t wait for the next mission. I love Eksena Manila!
A group of agents gave high-five with another group in slo-mo and people eating near that area gave a puzzled look at them.
The mission ended with a gust of people still bewildered at what happened while the agents slowly depart the scene.
Eksena Manila would like to thank all those who came and participated in this mission.
It’s Mission 2 Accomplished!
Nyah, ang daya bat ako lng nagsubmit ng agent’s report?
wohooo! i can’t forget those facial expressions! too bad I didn’t caught it on cam. and OMG! Bleue is teh mhan!!! haha!
good job guys! next time hindi na ako uuwi ng maaga! lol
Uy AJ, bat wala ka kahapon?
HAHA ang lakas ng topak nyoooooo. :D IDOL. Too bad I haven’t registered/subscribed.
Astigdig hahaha, I loved this mission
oooh! ang galing galing nito!!!
sobrang inggit na di ako nakasama dito!!! pero nakasama naman sa mission 3 :D
Astig! Haha! Lakas ng topak ah! Hahahaha!!!
@mentholGUY. Mission 4 is coming up. sali ka ha!
Hahaha! This one’s really funny. Sobra talaga. Haha.
Sayang, I can’t join ’cause I’m not from Manila.
gusto ko sumali,,,kya lang ang layu ko,,sa laguna pa ko,mga ganun trip ko eh,,kya lang,la nmn ako makitang kasama,,,tas nung nkita ko kau sa youtube,,inggit ako,,haizzz
astig kau! can i join? hahaha!
can i join your group? :D
pwedeng sumali sa inyo? ung sumama sa mga trip… sana maksali ako sa inyo gusto ko kcing mapasali sa inyo… ako nga ung taon humihiga sa sahig kunyang nahimatay sumisigaw t kung anu anu pa… lakas topack ko noh…. sana required ako sumali….
well npnood q knina lng ung eksa nyo na slo-mo s jessica soho..
astig mga pare sana minsn mkaeksa q kau..
gud luk en more power s career nyo…
dedma ever lng s mga naiingit s inyo..
gogogogoooo!!!!
from qc retiro……..
npAnOod kO lAng sa jEsSica
sohO uNg mgA ginAgawa nyO..
aStigin!!=)
pAmpatAngGaL ng pAgkAbOring..
astig kau. ahaha! :) pwede ba sumali snyo sa mga gnagawa nyo? hehe. napanood q ks kau sa jessica soho eh. ang galing! gnyan un gsto kong trip eh. nkakatuwa. nkkawala ng problema. :)
kahit wala kayong talent sa acting, singing, dancing, etc. basta makapal mukha nyo pwede kayo dito.. join us at http://improveverywhere.ning.com/group/improvmanila
Yow,,,
zupp?
Ang galing nio talaga!
Ganda ng Trip Nio!
pwede ba sumali xenio!
whehehe,,,
astig nio talaga!
Gudluck xenio lahat!
Qeep Safe Oweiz!
Godspeeeeeeeeeeeeed…
From: 2nd Year Aircraft Maintenance Technology Students here in FEATI University!
everybody is welcome sa EM! Punta lang kayo sa: http://improveverywhere.ning.com/group/improvmanila
heLow..1st tym q Lng kau npnOod s kpuso:jessica soho..gLing nyo sobra..asTig kau..sna peDeng aQng sumLi..hehe..kip it up..
my frendster accOnt pOh b kau..
my frendster accOunt pOh b kau..
haha,sna mkasali dn ako sainyo.anlayo kc manila hehe.pwede bang “eksena-cavite” dn.
Cool! You guys are soooooo good! SLOW MO.