Sky News
Friday 10th July 2009, a date that will go down in history as the day the world
discovered a new obsession. John heard the call of destiny and went on Sky News
to spread the word.
Watch the video!
Video courtesy of Jason Armstrong
A vintage example of a Lie Down from Gary, one of the founders of the Game. Watch in amazement as he cleanly progresses from wicked sharp dance moves to a perfectly executed Lie Down.
Delicious.
Watch the video on YouTube!
Newspapers
The newspapers of the world went wild with Lying Down Game stories and pictures aplenty, some even fabricating a backstory complete with 'inventors' of the game! Check out the pictures below for the exciting coverage of the phenomenon...
The Sun, 10th July 2009
The Daily Mail, 10th July 2009
The Daily Telegraph, 10th July 2009
Internet
Loads of Internet sites picked up the craze - here are some links from the Intertubes...
- Peterborough Today - The sprawling metropolis of Peterborough, UK is gripped by Lie Down Fever as a crew do a mass lie down in the high street. Top job!
- BBC Brazil - Those crazy Brazilians get all excited about 'Jogo dos Deitados'.