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Cubicle Farm Rampage Video Was Just a Viral Marketing Stunt

By John Herrman Published June 10, 2008

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Last week’s post about a guy absolutely losing his shit in a becubicled office turned out to be a viral ad for Wanted, that new action film with James MacAvoy and Angelina Jolie. I guess the video could be considered a success in that it was convincing and popular, but the fact that it is associated with a commercial film was and will remain lost on just about everyone. [Cinematical via Gawker]

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