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| Tweet Topic Started: Aug 24 2012, 05:13 AM (372 Views) | |
| Erazer | Aug 24 2012, 05:13 AM Post #1 |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYU1a0lTTTw "On the night of July 27th, 2012, a huge prank was pulled in New York City and this is the video of what took place. Brett Cohen came up with a crazy idea to fool thousands of pedestrians walking the streets of Times Square into thinking he was a huge celebrity, and it worked! Not only did it work, it caused quite a stir. This social experiment, of sorts, makes a profound statement about how modern culture is so attracted to pop culture, without any real credibility needed. He dressed up like a typical celebrity and was accompanied by an entourage of two professional bodyguards, two assistants, and photographers pretending to be paparazzi. While the assistants and photographers waited for Brett to exit the 49th street marquee at NBC Studios, they started a buzz that a "big star" was about to walk out, thus making it worth their while to wait and get a picture. Many asked the crew whom Brett was, and no answer was given. They were forced to either make something up, or just take a picture with him in hopes that their Facebook friends or Twitter followers might have a better idea. As the crew walked over to Times Square, the crowds around Brett grew on each consecutive block. Very few people even questioned who he was, where he was from, or what he does. Brett took pictures with nearly 300 people before the stunt ended. The video even includes interviews with people who had just taken a picture with Brett, and puts them in an awkward position when they're asked questions such as, "Where do you know Brett from?" and "What's your favorite movie he was in?" Many of them were overwhelmingly excited over Brett's walk through Times Square, and it showed." I just stumbled across this, and I can't decide whether it's downright hilarious or extremely depressing. I guess it's both, sort of. The reaction of people, sometimes even lying to the camera about knowing him, is very interesting nonetheless. What do you make of that? Would you have fallen for it? |
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| Night Fury | Aug 24 2012, 12:46 PM Post #2 |
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It is funny, and perhaps not very surprising. A good case study on human psychology. All that is required for someone to be considered credible is for them to act the part, and for enough people to want to believe them. The more people jump on the bandwagon, the greater the power of suggestion. Celebrities can be difficult to recognize, especially actors who often look different in their film roles. The desire to meet someone famous may be enough to convince people they recognize him from Spiderman. I was surprised by just how excited people got. It certainly does make me wonder about society a little. |
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| Polychrome | Sep 29 2012, 12:32 PM Post #3 |
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I think it just means there's a bit too much celebrity worship these days. ![]() Still, I've heard of things like this being done before. I once saw something similar, where somebody rolled out a red carpet in front of a building, complete with ropes and whatnot, and recorded the area. People kept gathering around to see who would show up. |
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