McDonalds Interactive redux
Andy points out in the comments that I was right about the McDonalds Interactive story being fake, but wrong in thinking it was an astroturf campaign to make McDonalds look like it was changing from within.
Nope– it was another brilliant Yes Men hoax.
June 9th, 2006 at 7:07 pm
Dear Ross,
I am contacting you on behalf of Raj Bhakta for Congress. I am writing because this campaign respects your impressive website which showcases your immense talent.
Blogs are underutilized in politics. This campaign is interested in developing a strong relationship with you, so that your blog may reach it’s maximum potential. Please contact upon receiving this e-mail, as I would like future communication.
Sincerely,
Raymond Smalley
Raj for Congress
www.rajforcongress.com
June 10th, 2006 at 8:18 am
Wrong again! Or at least half-wrong. And half-right! Here’s the full story:
www.mtv.com/news/articles/1534042/20060609/index.jhtml?headlines=true