With Mimes Like These, Who Needs Enemies?

Photographs by Tamara Bogolasky

When Drew Thurlow wanted to thank his good friend Bobby Lattis for being a dedicated and loyal friend throughout the years, he decided to think outside the box. The imaginary box that mimes make, that is: Drew organized a mime to stalk Bobby on his way to work this past Wednesday. Here are the thorough instructions to the mime, after getting into Bobby's apartment building (helped by another friend):

From there, the Mime will exit the building with a very confused Bobby and follow him to the train three blocks away. The Mime will ride the subway with Bobby, mimicking him all the way to his stop in Manhattan (the train may be crowded so the Mime should take caution not to lose his target). After they get off the train, the Mime follows Bobby to his office building a half block away. The Mime will try and enter Bobby's office building, but will get stopped by security. He waves a sad goodbye.

Bobby, naturally, was disturbed by the red beret-ed stranger during his morning commute, trying a number of times to scare the mime away—"I warned you once. This is the last time I'll offer that courtesy. You better back up at least one block, or we are going to have a problem."—but the performer was persistent.

You can read more—like how Bobby called up his apartment building's management company to complain about the mime that apparently lives on his floor— and photos at When Mimes Attack Bobby.