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Verizon Network Heads to the Slopes to Flash Mob a Snowboarder

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Many of us have seen the ubiquitous Verizon Wireless commercials that show Paul Marcarelli as a Test Man walking around with the Verizon network entourage in tow. This flash mob guerrilla ad places Marcarelli and the Verizon network at the slopes, where they follow an unwittingly hilarious snowboarder on his cell phone.

At first, the snowboarder is baffled, but his emotions quickly shift to glee once he recognizes the Test Man and the Verizon network. He continues on his phone call in utter disbelief as his entourage follows his every step.

A high point in the brief clip occurs when the snowboarder trips and falls down while he’s still on the phone. The Verizon flash mob stops in their tracks, and as the snowboarder gets up he turns to Marcarelli and asks, “Did you see that gnarly spill I just took?”

After the snowboarder boards a ski lift, the Verizon network disperses just as quickly as they organized.

7,416 clicks • Published: Feb 7, 09 • References: and youtube
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Going Like Sixty on Feb 6, 09  2,896 Trends   1,500 Comments
This. is. awesome. This kids reaction is priceless. I may be gullible, but I don't think he was in on it! What a great viral.
Going Like Sixty on Feb 6, 09  2,896 Trends   1,500 Comments
Marissa Brassfield on Feb 6, 09  4,699 Trends   5,275 Comments
I don't think he was in on it either, I definitely know a few people who would have reacted in the same way. I love it when he wipes out on the snow and then plays it off! So fantastic.
Marissa Brassfield on Feb 6, 09  4,699 Trends   5,275 Comments
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Bianca Bartz on Apr 4, 09  4,969 Trends   3,959 Comments
Way better than being Punked!
Bianca Bartz on Apr 4, 09  4,969 Trends   3,959 Comments