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Gatchaman Crowds 

An anime series where superheroes in flashy colorful armor are fighting the evil forces of the Internet trolls.
I watched Gatchaman Crowds solely for the cute trap.
Gatchaman Crowds by SentaiBattler February 28, 2018

Wisdom of the Crowds 

Ask enough people to estimate something, and the average of their guesses will get you surprisingly close to the right answer.
1)Someone asks you a random question, out of 100%, 90% of the time you may not get that answer.

2)But if that same person asks an audience that same random question, out of 100% of the time when you gather everyone's data or answer 99.99% of the time it's correct. That is the explanation of the phrase "wisdom of the crowds".
Wisdom of the Crowds by Keion January 19, 2009

hope you learn to crowds 

Another 4chan originated phrase. Basically means exactly what it says.
Happy birthday, hope you learn to crowds

Angry crowds

Angry crowds
Angry crowds
Angry crowds by Angry crowds May 18, 2017

Psychology of the Crowds in the 21st Century

The study of how physically assembled groups behave in an era when crowds are simultaneously physical and digital—protesters with phones streaming to millions, concert-goers creating TikTok moments, flash mobs organized online and executed in person. 21st-century crowd psychology must account for the fact that every crowd is now a broadcast, every participant a potential journalist, every moment potentially viral. This transforms crowd behavior: people perform for remote audiences, organizers coordinate through encrypted apps, and authorities face scrutiny from millions watching live. The psychology is more complex, more reflexive, more mediated than ever. A crowd today isn't just a crowd; it's a story being written in real time, by everyone in it and everyone watching.
Psychology of the Crowds in the 21st Century *Example: "The protest was a textbook case of 21st-century crowd psychology—thousands in the streets, millions watching online, chants designed for both immediate impact and viral spread. The crowd knew it was being watched and performed accordingly. The authorities knew they were being watched and hesitated. The psychology wasn't just about the people present; it was about everyone who would see the footage later."*

Psychology of the Crowds of the Third Millennium

The study of how physically assembled groups will behave in a future of augmented reality, brain-computer interfaces, and perhaps even telepathic connection. Crowds of the third millennium may not need to speak—they might share thoughts directly, experience collective emotions instantaneously, coordinate without visible signals. The psychology will be more intense, more immersive, more dangerous. A crowd that shares thoughts is a crowd that can't hide dissent; a crowd that feels together is a crowd that can be manipulated at neurological levels. The psychology of the crowds of the third millennium raises questions about individuality, autonomy, and the very meaning of being a person in a world where boundaries between selves can dissolve at will.
Psychology of the Crowds of the Third Millennium Example: "The VR concert was a glimpse of third-millennium crowd psychology—thousands of avatars, millions of remote viewers, all experiencing the same music in personalized ways. The crowd wasn't in one place, but it felt like a crowd. When the artist spoke, everyone heard in their own language. When the beat dropped, everyone felt it simultaneously. The psychology was new, but the emotions were ancient: connection, belonging, joy."