Does the word 'mob' have to be negative?

Question

I've heard of an 'ugly mob' a 'rioting mob' but never a peaceful or loving mob, how come?

Answer 1

(Just lOOk at that soft nose, wudja!)
Um, those adjectives don't apply, but that doesn't mean "mob" can't be seen in a positive light...
"They were greeted by a mob of well-wishers as they exited the church."
"He was greeted by an adoring mob of fans when he stepped out of his limo."
"The mob of friends and family waited patiently at the airport gate for the GIs to return home."
And, not all "hordes" are maurading, either.
You just don't notice,maybe.
See? }:>

Answer 2

i'd guess because mob generally has a negative connotation. it's hard, even using positive adjectives, to change people's perception of the word.

Answer 3

The word mob is also what a group of emu is called...

Answer 4

Mob means chaos and devastation to me.

Answer 5

well, since this is the definition of "mob" dont expect anything different.

1. a disorderly or riotous crowd of people.
2. a crowd bent on or engaged in lawless violence.

Answer 6

No

In Aus - aboriginal people commonly refer to their extended families as their mob - the connotation is one of love and familial care.

Answer 7

Nope.

On the Commodore 64, the independent bitmaps were called "Moveable Object Blocks" or "MOBs" for short. (Everyone ignored that designation and just called them "sprites.")

Answer 8

mob itself is considered a bad thing.

Answer 9

Because when folks get together in a common purpose often things get riled up. Ther is usually always a group of folks with opposing opinions. There you have it Friend

Answer 10

i will try it . to my husband ~ Steve this mob of pretty shoes just followed me home .. sure i had to pay but it's not what i spent it's what i saved....naughty mob of pretty shoes!