Pillow Fight NY '08

World Pillow Fight Day
"A massive pillow fight in New York City! Feathers fly and teddies soar as we gather for a massive urban pillow fight! Swing and whack as you evade pillow-wielding assailants. Bring a pillow to Union Square and wait for the signal. Pillow fight!"


This year's pillow fight is timed to coincide with pillow fights in cities all over the world. Hundreds of people were equipped with soft pillows and instructed to begin a giant pillow fight at about 3 p.m. Saturday in Union Square in New York City. Feathers quickly began to fly.


Despite the crowd and barrage of pillows, the event was organized, and people behaved. It was as choatic as a mosh pit, but to a much smaller (and kinder) degree. Though photographers were asked to be spared that didn't save me from several wild back swings and an elbow to my forehead. Some photographers took to higher ground by standing on garbage cans. Who ever said Photography was easy?!


Handmade pillows, Easter Bunnies, plushies, and tons of feathers were the weapon of choice. Some of my favorites were a pillow that said "Your face here", and a Pikachu pillow.


Many people dressed in costume for the event. Some had protective eye wear, helmets, or masks. This put them in a position as they were targetted by the masses. “Get the Chicken!” were not unusual.



Some people went to extremes to get their hits in. Dual wielding pillows were not uncommon. Others took to higher ground by standing on garbage cans, or sitting on shoulders. This guy stole pillows while conducting his aerial assults!



Hours after the event I still had feathers in my hair and clothing. Pillow Fight was an experience that I will never forget. It was exhausting, but well worth the effort. After an hour the feathers took a toll on my eyes. Next year I will come armed with protective eye wear. I’m looking forward to next year.


Photos taken by my friend Saki.



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