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Quorthon109 02/27/24 12:14:11 PM #1: |
https://www.businessinsider.com/willy-wonka-style-chocolate-experience-event-ai-images-shambles-2024-2
A "Willy's Chocolate Experience" last weekend turned out to be a whole lot less satisfying than people had hoped. The event was staged by the House of Illuminati in Glasgow, Scotland. It was advertised as a "place where chocolate dreams become reality" with an enchanted garden, an "Imagination Lab" that promised "mind-expanding projections and optical marvels," and a "Twilight Tunnel." A disclaimer at the very end of its website notes: "This experience is in no way related to the Wonka franchise, which is owned by the Warner Bros. company." People quickly realized it was far from what organizers had promised. Stuart Sinclair, who took his children to the event, called it an "absolute shambles." In a Facebook post, Sinclair said the event had been described as a "great day out for the kids," but shortly after arriving, he noticed a queue of people waiting to complain. Police were even called, and "advice was given," a Police Scotland representative said, Sky News reported. X users speculated that the images used online by the organizers were generated by artificial intelligence. Several of the images featured on the website have tell-tale signs of AI art, but Business Insider was unable to independently confirm if the images were generated with AI. House of Illuminati did not immediately respond to a request regarding the use of AI in marketing photos. Sinclair said the company was "nothing more than an absolute con" in his Facebook post. After being promised chocolate fountains, Sinclair said his kids received two jelly babies and a small drink. He added the tickets for the disastrous event cost him 35 (about $44) per person. House of Illuminati said in a Facebook post on Saturday night: "Today has been a very stressful and frustrating day for many and for that we are truly sorry. "Unfortunately, last minute we were let down in many areas of our event and tried our best to continue on and push through and now realise we probably should have canceled first thing this morning instead. "We fully apologize for what has happened and will be giving full refunds to each and every person that purchased tickets." Expectations: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/1/176e7f18.jpg Reality: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/0/0d1491c6.jpg --- http://i.imgur.com/Kjo08.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BombermanGold 02/27/24 12:16:11 PM #2: |
So people got duped by a scam?
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The_Popo 02/27/24 12:18:17 PM #3: |
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/c/ca3e151a.jpg
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archizzy 02/27/24 12:18:26 PM #4: |
People looked at that expectation photo and actually expected that? lol. I mean obviously what was delivered was pathetic but anyone actually thinking they were getting the expected photo set themselves up for failure.
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Hayame_Zero 02/27/24 12:19:13 PM #5: |
I've been laughing at this all morning
The website: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/1/176e7f18.jpg The actuality: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/4/41770d9d.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/c/c4c96a9f.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/6/6b2e201f.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/b/bc095135.jpg --- ...I think I'm done here... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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JoeDangIt 02/27/24 12:21:09 PM #6: |
Given the source material, I was expecting something more horrific. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Paragon21XX 02/27/24 12:23:15 PM #7: |
Temu must have hosted it.
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Hayame_Zero 02/27/24 12:23:27 PM #8: |
The Oompa Loompa:
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/3/3e3b7fa4.jpg --- ...I think I'm done here... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Quorthon109 02/27/24 12:23:54 PM #9: |
Hayame_Zero posted...
The website: Holy shit https://willyschocolateexperience.com/index.html This picture is actually on their site: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/c/cb0016e7.jpg Encherining Entertainment! Catgacating! --- http://i.imgur.com/Kjo08.jpg ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Sheiky-Baby 02/27/24 12:28:50 PM #10: |
Blithering idiots. Atleast they're giving back full refunds. Well, they have to at this point.
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Hayame_Zero 02/27/24 12:30:03 PM #11: |
Quorthon109 posted...
Holy shitWow, that's a throwback to 2022 AI. --- ...I think I'm done here... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Starks 02/27/24 12:30:58 PM #12: |
That's today's AI if you try to make signs with it. Anything beyond a few simple words will typically end up like that.
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ssb_yunglink2 02/27/24 12:31:21 PM #13: |
Hayame_Zero posted...
I've been laughing at this all morningBruh this is crazy lmao Did they think this would actually work --- Hee Ho ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ArkhamOrigins 02/27/24 12:32:47 PM #14: |
Gold, Jerry!
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hockeybabe89 02/27/24 12:33:12 PM #15: |
Quorthon109 posted...
Holy shita pasadise of sweet teats --- https://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png she/her ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BakonBitz 02/27/24 12:35:01 PM #16: |
They either hired a scam artist unknowingly or they themselves are part of the scam.
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ssb_yunglink2 02/27/24 12:35:29 PM #17: |
BakonBitz posted...
They either hired a scam artist unknowingly or they themselves are part of the scam.theyre definitely part of the scam lmao --- Hee Ho ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BombermanGold 02/27/24 12:36:15 PM #18: |
BakonBitz posted...
They either hired a scam artist unknowingly or they themselves are part of the scam. "Yes." --- "I will be your superhero!!!" STEAM ID: BombermanGOLDEN ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Torgo 02/27/24 12:36:43 PM #19: |
Why are people mad?
These people went through the trouble of setting up a top notch liminal space horror experience! --- Current signature not available. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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BakonBitz 02/27/24 12:36:47 PM #20: |
ssb_yunglink2 posted...
theyre definitely part of the scam lmaoYeah, I'm leaning towards that myself, because why would any businessman think those obviously AI-generated images are legitimate. --- Game collection: http://www.backloggery.com/bakonbitz Gaming channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVQm69J7bGScbv3_50C0dA ... Copied to Clipboard!
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bnui_ransder 02/27/24 12:37:06 PM #21: |
Why don't you come to my OOMPA LOOMPA SMACKDOWN
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/8/830ca56a.jpg *the actual event* https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/f84dbb23.jpg --- http://bnuiransder.tumblr.com/ So much A R T ... Copied to Clipboard!
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archizzy 02/27/24 12:38:42 PM #22: |
Hayame_Zero posted...
The Oompa Loompa: Haha, at least she looks really enthusiastic. This is great. --- PSN ID: sled_dogs76 60" Pioneer Kuro Elite PRO151FD, Yamaha RX-V3900 A/V Receiver, Oppo DV983-H player. Coming soon: 2 Seaton Submersives from Mark Seaton ... Copied to Clipboard!
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harley2280 02/27/24 12:39:50 PM #23: |
Hayame_Zero posted...
The Oompa Loompa:Wonka sales have soared since they hired their new Chocobrewmaster, Oompalter White. --- PSN/GT: Harley2280 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Torgo 02/27/24 12:42:20 PM #24: |
This 100% feels like the result of shenanigans set up in the first and second act of the wacky family sitcom, when everyone finds out big sis couldn't get the school festival set up in time, and now everyone comes in and tells her "it's okay to ask for help sometimes" and then they all work together to make it not look like dogshit and the school festival is a great success!
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spanky1 02/27/24 12:42:56 PM #25: |
holy shit, this is actually fascinating
it's like something from a movie or show, like the office or something i dunno like this is something you'd write as a cringe comedy bit --- http://i.imgur.com/DCjoiZ0.jpg https://www.deviantart.com/fuee/art/spanky1-811230163 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Hayame_Zero 02/27/24 12:44:41 PM #26: |
spanky1 posted...
holy shit, this is actually fascinatingIt's genuinely like the Simpsons and Spongebob scenes where Homer/Mr. Krabs made an amusement park. --- ...I think I'm done here... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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spanky1 02/27/24 12:47:45 PM #27: |
Hayame_Zero posted...
no kidding, like right down to the depressing looking oompa loompa, it almost feels too incredible to be true. --- http://i.imgur.com/DCjoiZ0.jpg https://www.deviantart.com/fuee/art/spanky1-811230163 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TomClark 02/27/24 12:50:36 PM #28: |
That looks gloriously shit, but it will never top the notoriety of this delightful day out.
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/17262041.dorset-residents-slammed-rip-off-lapland-new-forest/ --- http://i.imgur.com/6eF0W.gif ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Unsuprised_Pika 02/27/24 12:51:51 PM #29: |
Bet this isn't the only disapointing Willy these people have shown
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UnholyMudcrab 02/27/24 12:57:21 PM #30: |
Unsuprised_Pika posted...
Bet this isn't the only disapointing Willy these people have shownDude --- http://i.imgur.com/VeNBg.gif http://i.imgur.com/gd5jC8q.gif http://i.imgur.com/PKIy7.gif http://i.imgur.com/3p29JqP.gif ... Copied to Clipboard!
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PoopPotato 02/27/24 1:00:01 PM #31: |
That's hilarious
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Unsuprised_Pika 02/27/24 1:03:05 PM #32: |
UnholyMudcrab posted...
Dude The joke is intended to mock the organizers for being slimy exagerating assholes. Insinuating their dating is just as much a deceptive failure. Not what I presume you are interpreting. --- I post clips of my cool, stupid and glitchy MH Sunbreak and Tears of the Kingdom gameplay here just for fun. https://youtube.com/user/linkachu1000 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Alles-Losen 02/27/24 1:04:17 PM #33: |
Hayame_Zero posted...
I've been laughing at this all morning Ahh yes, the Beetlejuice Maze. My favorite part of Willy Wonkas house of horrors --- Initiating the algorithm for combating unknown foes... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GrandConjuraton 02/27/24 1:04:36 PM #34: |
Omg, this is hilarious,
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Solar_Crimson 02/27/24 1:04:48 PM #35: |
Quorthon109 posted...
Holy shitWhen you're so lazy that you can't even open Photoshop to add some words to an image, --- "Be good to yourself, because everyone else in the world is probably out to get you." - Dr. Harleen Quinzel ... Copied to Clipboard!
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King_Rial 02/27/24 1:05:14 PM #36: |
Oh, wow!
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VampireCoyote 02/27/24 1:05:15 PM #37: |
Hayame_Zero posted...
The Oompa Loompa: poor girl got paid in grams --- Go eat a pancake ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UnholyMudcrab 02/27/24 1:06:50 PM #38: |
Unsuprised_Pika posted...
The joke is intended to mock the organizers for being slimy exagerating assholes. Insinuating their dating is just as much a deceptive failure. Not what I presume you are interpreting.Alright, that's on me. I read your post as "the most disappointing Willy these people have seen" --- http://i.imgur.com/VeNBg.gif http://i.imgur.com/gd5jC8q.gif http://i.imgur.com/PKIy7.gif http://i.imgur.com/3p29JqP.gif ... Copied to Clipboard!
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archizzy 02/27/24 1:08:01 PM #39: |
TomClark posted...
That looks gloriously shit, but it will never top the notoriety of this delightful day out. My favorite part of this article: Elves were involved in scuffles with furious parents in a gingerbread house and Father Christmas was punched while in his grotto, according to angry customers. haha. Awesome. --- PSN ID: sled_dogs76 60" Pioneer Kuro Elite PRO151FD, Yamaha RX-V3900 A/V Receiver, Oppo DV983-H player. Coming soon: 2 Seaton Submersives from Mark Seaton ... Copied to Clipboard!
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VampireCoyote 02/27/24 1:08:42 PM #40: |
Cartchy tuns
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Hayame_Zero 02/27/24 3:56:52 PM #41: |
I kind of want to know what House of Illuminati's other projects looked like now...
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Baha05 02/27/24 3:58:58 PM #42: |
Is this like an official event sponsored by the owners or is this a janky con?
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Hayame_Zero 02/27/24 4:01:39 PM #43: |
Baha05 posted...
Is this like an official event sponsored by the owners or is this a janky con?No, the site says it's not affiliated with the book or movies. --- ...I think I'm done here... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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McMarbles 02/27/24 4:08:45 PM #44: |
You LOSE
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Chadawah 02/27/24 4:16:15 PM #45: |
Hayame_Zero posted...
The Oompa Loompa:It will look like the picture on the website after the kids take whatever she's cooking up. --- Bethany took my pickles. All of them. Even the spicey ones. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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thronedfire2 02/27/24 4:16:58 PM #46: |
and here I thought that meant it was just living up to the source material
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argonautweakend 02/27/24 4:17:06 PM #47: |
This reminds me of something in my city in the US. For months/weeks on facebook and TV and everywhere there were ads for "The Immersive Van Gogh Experience". I didn't go but I've heard people who did it was a waste of money, just screens all around with Van Gogh, but not really what I'd imagine would be truly immersive. Lots of people felt scammed. I do not know if it used AI or what. THIS looks like an even worse, lower effort version of that. Yikes. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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thronedfire2 02/27/24 4:18:43 PM #48: |
Quorthon109 posted...
Holy shit sweet teats lmao --- I could see you, but I couldn't hear you You were holding your hat in the breeze Turning away from me In this moment you were stolen... ... Copied to Clipboard!
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mario2000 02/27/24 4:19:35 PM #49: |
They're actually called the House of Illuminati?
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