Jan 05

Matt Harding: Where The Hell Is Matt? an ‘Elaborate Hoax’

by Chris Christensen
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If you have not heard the story of Matt Harding. He is guy who went around the world and did a little dance and then got a sponsorship from a gum company to support his trip.

Viral video sensation Matt Harding responds to accusations on YouTube that his Where The Hell is Matt? video was photoshopped. He reveals the entire thing was actually a big-budget viral marketing campaign…

There is a humorous hoax here… but it is the confession not the video.

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by Chris Christensen

Chris Christensen is the host of the Amateur Traveler. Chris left his day job in January 2010 to focus on consulting, podcasting and blogging. He was the Executive Vice President of Engineering and Operations for a company in Silicon Valley (LiveWorld) that runs online communities for companies like eBay, Marriott, American Express, Campbells, Kimberly Clark, A&E, and Mini Cooper.

3 Responses to “Matt Harding: Where The Hell Is Matt? an ‘Elaborate Hoax’”

joanna

Says:
March 26th, 2009 at 5:27 am

It would appear that the World is NOT thinking…
IT WAS A JOKE, GUYS!
But for the ones that didn’t get it, here’s the un_hoaxing of the hoax:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVAg6YTgTn4&feature=channel

chris2x

Says:
March 26th, 2009 at 6:22 am

Joanna, there was a joke, but it was Matt telling us that i was a hoax that was the joke. I know some people who know Matt.

Home Based Travel Business

Says:
October 3rd, 2009 at 9:58 am

I find his experience unique. The fact of being a big-budget viral marketing campaign doesn’t remove the value of what Matt has achieved! For me, well done!

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