Standing on the sidewalk and mimicking a stranger across the street can turn an ordinary afternoon into a bizarre flirtation. In this brief story, Spike Jonze transforms a childlike game played in the middle of the street into an absurd romantic comedy. The steps they take in unison, the exaggerated gestures, and the mischievous expressions on their faces build a silent language between the two strangers. The rhythm, which begins with eye contact, accelerates a little more with each imitation. As the city’s noise fades into the background, only the movements of these two people copying one another remain. That unsettling fun within the ordinary spirals out of control in a matter of seconds. The process, which begins with a sweet attraction, intersects with life’s unexpected and inimitable harsh reality.