Weird NewsPET OF THE DAY
105 Thriller dancers took over King Street for Lucky Dog
Organizers Barb Scheeler and Rachel Knapp, who foster dogs themselves, coordinated the flash mob, and more donations are still being counted; the rehearsal venue was a brewery.
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN This MorningPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by MJVibe: “Thriller for the Lucky Dog Animal Rescue”, with reporting from The Zebra.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:33 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
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- MJVibeThriller for the Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
- The ZebraThriller Flash Mob Raises Funds for Lucky Dog October 19, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA hundred and five costumed dancers did Thriller on King Street in Old Town Alexandria on October seventeenth, and the first count shows at least thirty-seven hundred dollars for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, MJVibe reports.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThey only wanted a hundred, so I assume five extra zombies showed up on their own, and I'm getting emotional.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThey took eight lessons, and rehearsals were at Port City Brewing Company, which is why it was adults-only.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the zombie walk was practiced in a brewery?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOver a thousand people watched, organizers estimate. Today's Pet of the Day goes to the whole pack: Most Convincing Undead, brewery division.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorEight lessons, one hundred five dancers, zero dogs lost. Rex, any zombies on your side of the building?
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