Do you know of recent cases of mass hysteria?

Question

I have been collecting cases for two decades.

Answer 1

Christmas, Christmas shopping and Boxing Day Sales.



Also, i think it pays to be very careful about what you define as 'mass hysteria'. It could be argued that any form of 'group think' is a form of mass hysteria. Don't forget about where the word hysteria comes from too - see source below for a good annotated read.



it's not the mass hysteria we know that should trouble us - its the mass hysteria we are caught up in during our every day modern living.

Answer 2

the most recent is that of the super dome in louisiana. Look up natural disasters as a header. That usually causes mass hysteria. That and epidemics or war/conflict.

Answer 3

Stampede during Hajj in Saudi Arabia last week

Answer 4

Bush "victories" in 2000 and 2004.

Answer 5

Does Hurricane Katrina (and its effects on populations in LA, MS, etc.) count? I'm thinking Superdome.