A friend sent me a political video today that said that I tipped the 2008 presidential election. I clicked on the link and saw myself as the star of a newscast saying that I didn't bother to get out of bed and that McCain won, because I did not cast my vote.
Now, I'm not saying which way I'm voting. That's personal.
I will, however, say that the video is clever and funny as heck.
The way this works is that you click on the link I put in the first paragraph. You then put in your buddies name and email.
Buddy gets the video link. He or she clicks and then sees what looks like a newscast saying that he/she was the lone voter who made the difference in the election. The show looks real (like a news spot online). Your friend sits there and sees this newscast that looks like the real deal but is only customized and viewable to that person. The name is plugged in here and there to make it look like your buddy is featured. It's kind of like those little customized books that kids like that have them starring in the book.
Do note that you may flip out a friend with this joke video, because it does look so real and work so well. I really scared a buddy who thought I made the video and had posted it. No way. I would not do that to anyone, and I don't have the tech skills even if I wanted to do that.
My friend had a good laugh when I explained it all.
This high tech voting joke is "Paid for by MoveOn.org Political Action, http://pol.moveon.org/. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee." That's just copied from the page. So, you can look and check out the group if you want.
This is a great example of how online marketers can really customize materials to specific users, so regardless of your political leanings, you should find this interesting.
If you want to double check, just click in and send the joke video to yourself. Then, you can see what would go out.
They note on the site that they do not keep your information or spam you, and this did make it through the filters here on my computer.
If you're looking for a laugh and if your buddies have a sense of humor, this really is a classic online spoof video.
Have fun - but don't send this to anyone who is the really nervous type.
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