When Kevin Swan, David Jay, and Nathan Holritz teamed up to cause some havoc at PPA, in February, no one could predict the viral nature of the video produced.
PC Advisor, in the UK, posted this article, listing the video as #7 of the Top 10 Tech Clips on YouTube:
“No. 7: Rogue remote user runs amok at Mac tradeshow
YouTube title: Fun with remotes…
YouTube description: Ever wondered if your MacBook Pro or iMac remote works on other people’s computers? Sure it does. Ever wondered how much fun you could have at a tradeshow? Sure you have…
Our description: This video, by pranksters David Jay, Kevin Swan and Nathan Holritz, almost has a Candid Camera feel to it. It’s fun to watch the reactions of the show attendees as their Macs seem to act on their own.
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Computer World ran their own version of the top ten list, where they ranked the video at number 7 as well, saying:
No. 7: Rogue remote user runs amok at Mac trade show
YouTube title: Fun with remotes…
YouTube description: Ever wondered if your MacBook Pro or iMac remote works on other people’s computers? Sure it does. Ever wondered how much fun you could have at a tradeshow? Sure you have…
My description: This video, by pranksters David Jay, Kevin Swan and Nathan Holritz, almost has a Candid Camera feel to it. It’s fun to watch the reactions of the show attendees as their Macs seem to act on their own.
The story was even picked up in New Zealand, by Reseller News.
David Jay posted about the press as well.
Power to the New School.