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The mastermind behind the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest

2024/10/31
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Anthony Po discusses the genesis and execution of the Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest, including the challenges and surprises encountered during the event.
  • Anthony Po used posters to promote the event, believing in the authenticity of platform-less promotion.
  • The event attracted over ten thousand people, leading to a decision to run it legitimately.
  • Timothée Chalamet unexpectedly showed up, adding to the chaos of the event.

Shownotes Transcript

Anthony Po is a creative genius who has a knack for organizing viral events in New York. This past weekend, he was responsible for a Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest attended by the actor himself. In April, he went viral after he assembled a crowd to watch him eat an entire jug of cheeseballs in the disguise as “Cheese Ball Man.” He's infiltrated a cult, hosted a dating show, faked an alien invasion and more. Taylor talks to Anthony about making things that matter in culture and bringing back 2014 internet.

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