Monday, June 20, 2005

British "Happy slappers" run wild / The Seattle Times, 19 Jun 2005

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/2002340793_happyslap19.html
Tom Hundley
"Groups of teenagers approach an unsuspecting person and begin punching and kicking him or her while capturing it all on their camera cellphones. The images are later uploaded and shared on the Internet.
The victims can be young or old, male or female. Bus stops, subway stations and parks are considered prime venues. In most cases, the injuries are minor. "