News Watch Dogs PR stunt confused for bomb threat

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  1. Gareth Halfacree

    Gareth Halfacree WIIGII! Lover of bit-tech Administrator Super Moderator Moderator

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    That went as well as could be expected then.
     
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    Whoops. :lol::duh:


    Is that self portrait of who thought of doing it. :D
     
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    Brilliant ! this has made my day.. nobody has a sense of humor anymore. Is this different in any way from some of the pranks Jeremy Beadle used to play on unsuspecting members of the public ? perhaps in detail but not the gesture. What a sad, over scared world we live in now bwaa ha ha ha ha ha!
     
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    I'm sure no harm was intended, but people need to stop and think before doing something that stupid. It doesn't take much to cause a panic and any suspicious package, especially one delivered under dubious intent should be taken as a potential threat. Somebody will likely lose their job over this and possibly face fines and jail time.
     
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    So these people are prejudiced against anything heavy, black and creepy looking.



    That was a joke :worried:
     
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    Perhaps my understanding of Jemery Beadle's pranks is lacking, but this seems fairly different? Key being most pranks don't involve the victim being put in a situation where they would have reason to fear for their lives.
     
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    I used to work there! In fact, they're trying to poach me back on the hush...

    My mate there missed all the excitement because they only evacuated one floor.
     
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    I remember one where he faked a crashed ufo and he was dressed up as an alien.

    I'll admit it was a bit creepy, and the PR team should have made sure the voicemail and package was delivered to the correct people. I personally would have had Watch Dogs embosed on the letter to 'give the game away' enough.
     
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    Cheapskate Insane? or just stupid?

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    Australia's bomb squad is pretty laid back.
    -"Nah' Mate, evacuating one floor should do the trick. Gimmie a hammer."
     

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