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Quote from: "~Souza~"Quote from: "Gema"Quote from: "~Souza~"Just to get back on topic... I have always loved this speech by JFK, although it might have caused him his life. I was thinking about Vision. TS talked about DVD easter eggs earlier and I always assumed it would be on TII, and maybe it is. Maybe Mike indeed wanted to bam last year and had an easter egg on the TII DVD with a code that can't be found by coincidence. As time goes by, the hoax develops and things get changed and postponed. Maybe there is a new easter egg on the Vision DVD box. It's just a thought. I don't think it was ever Mike's intention to Bam so shortly after his 'death', but you never know, it's just a thought.Or he is not even considering Bamming. So far, his sales are like rockets, going high and all of this without the need to do some concerts or being stalked. Should feel like paradise.Hmmmm, I still think this hoax is the first interactive real-life movie and I think this will smash all records possible. I also think he has been planning this too long not to bam, there is a good reason behind all this.I agree Souza. With all that we've learned, I can't really see this hoax not having a bam. Or a point to the hoax without the bam. Yes, a lot of us have had our eyes opened but there are too few of us to make a real difference, especially with so many people rolling their eyes at us. Michael knows what he's doing and I think now he is waiting for the right moment.
Quote from: "Gema"Quote from: "~Souza~"Just to get back on topic... I have always loved this speech by JFK, although it might have caused him his life. I was thinking about Vision. TS talked about DVD easter eggs earlier and I always assumed it would be on TII, and maybe it is. Maybe Mike indeed wanted to bam last year and had an easter egg on the TII DVD with a code that can't be found by coincidence. As time goes by, the hoax develops and things get changed and postponed. Maybe there is a new easter egg on the Vision DVD box. It's just a thought. I don't think it was ever Mike's intention to Bam so shortly after his 'death', but you never know, it's just a thought.Or he is not even considering Bamming. So far, his sales are like rockets, going high and all of this without the need to do some concerts or being stalked. Should feel like paradise.Hmmmm, I still think this hoax is the first interactive real-life movie and I think this will smash all records possible. I also think he has been planning this too long not to bam, there is a good reason behind all this.
Quote from: "~Souza~"Just to get back on topic... I have always loved this speech by JFK, although it might have caused him his life. I was thinking about Vision. TS talked about DVD easter eggs earlier and I always assumed it would be on TII, and maybe it is. Maybe Mike indeed wanted to bam last year and had an easter egg on the TII DVD with a code that can't be found by coincidence. As time goes by, the hoax develops and things get changed and postponed. Maybe there is a new easter egg on the Vision DVD box. It's just a thought. I don't think it was ever Mike's intention to Bam so shortly after his 'death', but you never know, it's just a thought.Or he is not even considering Bamming. So far, his sales are like rockets, going high and all of this without the need to do some concerts or being stalked. Should feel like paradise.
Just to get back on topic... I have always loved this speech by JFK, although it might have caused him his life. I was thinking about Vision. TS talked about DVD easter eggs earlier and I always assumed it would be on TII, and maybe it is. Maybe Mike indeed wanted to bam last year and had an easter egg on the TII DVD with a code that can't be found by coincidence. As time goes by, the hoax develops and things get changed and postponed. Maybe there is a new easter egg on the Vision DVD box. It's just a thought. I don't think it was ever Mike's intention to Bam so shortly after his 'death', but you never know, it's just a thought.
Just looked at the booklet of ´Vision´ and something odd is in there. For all pictures it says `courtesy of ...'. For Liberian Girl there are lots of pictures, yet they only point out to 2 of them: only the two where Mike is behind the camera and they totally forgot about the other pictures.
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What is an "Easter Egg"?In the context of software (get that Cadbury Bunny out of your head!), an Easter Egg is a hidden feature or novelty that the programmers have put in their software. In general, it is any hidden, entertaining thing that a creator hides in their creation only for their own personal reasons. This can be anything from a hidden list of the developers, to hidden commands, to jokes, to funny animations. You'd be surprised just how many things contain Easter Eggs... just look at the list that has accumulated here!A true Easter Egg must satisfy the following criteria: 1. Undocumented, Hidden, and Non-Obvious An Easter Egg can't be a legitimate feature of a product, or be an obvious part of a storyline. Easter Eggs will usually stand out either because they totally don't fit with their context (like a pinball game in a word processor), or because they have a deeper hidden personal meaning to the creators, so they threw it in for entertainment. 2. Reproducible Every user with the same product or combination of products must be able to produce the same result given the instructions. If others can't reproduce an Egg, then it doesn't belong in this archive. 3. Put There by the Creators for Personal Reasons The Egg must have been put there on purpose, and furthermore have a personal significance to the creators beyond just making a better product (movie, TV show, software program, etc). 4. Not Malicious Easter Eggs are there for fun, not to do damage. 5. ENTERTAINING! The most important element... if it's not there for entertainment, it's not an Egg. Now that you have the idea of what an Egg is supposed to be, it might be easier to narrow things down by listing some types of hidden, entertaining things that would NOT be considered Easter Eggs. * It isn't really hidden. In a movie, for example, obvious references to other movies aren't Easter Eggs, even if some people don't pick up on the references. This includes references that would be considered "obvious" to any fan of the series or genre, but not to others. * It isn't something personal to the creator(s). Corporate logos and references to other famous people are in tons of things and aren't Eggs. Eggs have to have that "personal touch". * It was accidental. Eggs are there on purpose. Accidents belong on You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login. * It is symbolism, foreshadowing, or any other literary technique like this. Storytellers use these all the time to tell a good story, and they certainly don't count as Eggs. * It fits in with the context of the work in question. For example, creative and obscure references to other shows and famous people is standard for shows like "The Simpsons" and "South Park", so these can't be considered Eggs given their context. Eggs stand out as being different from their surroundings. * It is a plot inconsistency, or just some wierdness you can't explain. These may or may not be real Eggs, but without knowing good reasons for WHY they are there they can't be considered Eggs. * It is interesting background information, but doesn't stand out in the work in question at all. For example, an ad-libbed scene and how it happened might be great trivia, but it isn't an Egg. Sometimes examples speak louder than rules. Here are some examples of genuine, indisputable Easter Eggs, and you should use them to guide your gut feeling about what is or isn't a true Easter Egg. * A Flight Simulator and Credits in Microsoft Excel$ * A Pinball Game in Microsoft Word 97 * George Lucas Reference to his First Movie * Al Hirschfield's Daughter's Name in Every Pictur$ * Weird Al Yankovic and the Number 27 There are links of the listed easter eggs on the site.
Why do people hide Easter Eggs in their creations?Everyone has their own reasons, so there is no easy answer. But we can offer some theories:# As a Signature - In the software world, many programs are released simply under a company brand, with no mention of the individuals who put in a lot of work on the product. So you often see Easter Eggs listing the people who worked on the project as a sort of hidden "We made this!" signature.# As an Inside Joke - Most groups of people who work together for a while develop their own inside jokes. Sometimes these inside jokes get slipped in as Easter Eggs, into Software, Movies, Music, etc. Often, an outsider would either not notice or be confused and not understand these Eggs, but that's the point - they are inside jokes.# Vanity - Directors will sometimes make uncredited appearances in their own movies as some bit part, and only people who actually know the director are be able to tell. Sometimes they'll also cast friends or relatives in parts also for kicks. # Tribute - An author or director might want to pay subtle tribute to someone or something they admire. For example, if a book is made into a movie, the original author may appear in an uncredited bit part. (Possibly JFK or Elvis or Charlie Chaplin, etc.)# To Add Something Personal - They put something in for no good reason other than just because they want to. Like Jerry Seinfeld hiding a Superman reference in every episode of his show.
How are most Easter Eggs discovered?On this site of course! Seriously, the best way to find Easter Eggs is to come to a site like this one and see if others have discovered them first. Many eggs are almost impossible to find on your own, so check the archive first.How are most Easter Eggs discovered originally? There isn't a lot of hard evidence, but our guess is that the information is often leaked by the people responsible for the Egg. They tell a few friends, who tell a few more friends, and eventually the information ends up here.Of course, some Eggs are discovered accidentally or by piecing together detailed background information to uncover an Egg. Some people have accidentally stumbled across the right key combinations to activate some software Eggs. Also, people who happen to know a lot of background on a particular director might spot Eggs they have hidden in their movies. But usually you need some "inside information" to discover an Egg.How can I find Easter Eggs on my own?If you are determined to hunt down some Eggs on your own, here are a few tips: * Try what worked in the last version - Especially for software, the way to activate an Egg is often similar to the way an Egg was activated in the previous version of that product. * Look for Patterns - Check common Easter Egg patterns, like poking around the About Box for software programs. * Do Background Research - If you know a lot about a particular film, director, producer, etc., you are more likely to spot something they have hidden in their films, or recognize them if they make a cameo. * Explore the Unexplored - Eggs will often be hidden in places you wouldn't think to look. Try browsing around ALL the menus in DVDs, even in directions where you don't expect a menu item. Look in every nook and cranny within video games. Look in the background, or freeze-frame quick shots in movies to discover hidden Eggs. Eggs are meant to be hidden, so explore everywhere.
Why do companies allow Easter Eggs in their products?Most companies don't allow Easter Eggs, and claim that they will remove any Easter Eggs they find and discipline the programmers who put them in. These affairs are internal to the company, however, and we have little data to confirm or deny this stance with many companies. Indeed, some companies (like Microsoft) seem to have had passive approval of Easter Eggs in their software, considering the many elaborate Eggs they have produced in the past. Although it is rumored that Microsoft has become very hard-line against Easter Eggs in its own software, Office 2000 still managed to contain a great Egg. You go, Office Team! Fight the power!
Thriller (Michael Jackson) Easter Egg - Directors TrademarkDuring the scene when Michael Jackson's date gets up and leaves you can hear one of the police say the phrase "See you next Wednesday". This is John Landis's trademark phrase that can be found in many of his movies. When Michael Jackson catches up with her and asks what is the matter when they are outside the theater, the movie poster in the background is for a movie called "Schlock". This is John Landis's first feature film.Source: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
Thriller (Michael Jackson) Easter Egg - Director CameoIn the movie theater when it shows that wide view of the audience watching the movie look in the bottom right hand side the guy with the glasses is none other than John Landis himself.Source: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
Simpsons, The Easter Egg - Uncredited VoicesIn episode 7F19, Dustin Hoffman supplied the voice for Lisa's substitute teacher, but was not credited on screen (I forget the reason, now). Instead, they used the phony name Sam Etic. In the next season, Michael Jackson supplied the voice for a man in an insane asylum that thought he was Michael Jackson (episode 7F24). Due to contractual obligations, they were unable to give an on-screen credit to Jackson. Instead, the show credited the voice to John Jay Smith, another person that doesn't exist. The egg lies in episode 9F09 when Lisa is talking about the new Itchy and Scratchy movie. "It was the greatest movie I've ever seen in my life! And you wouldn't believe the celebrities who did cameos. Dustin Hoffman, Michael Jackson...of course they didn't use their real names, but you could tell it was them."Source: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
Under RussertUnder Russert, the show was expanded to one hour and became less of a televised press conference and more focused on Russert's questions and comments, with longer interviews and with Russert hosting panels of experts.Russert signed off by saying, "That's all for today. We'll be back next week. If it's Sunday, it's Meet the Press."During the football season, Russert, a native of Buffalo, New York and an avid Buffalo Bills fan, sometimes added, "Go Bills!", and occasionally would ask panelists, "How 'bout those Sabres?" if the Buffalo NHL hockey team was doing well. Spoofs of the show on Saturday Night Live often reflect this addition.Russert died on June 13, 2008 of a sudden coronary thrombosis (caused by a cholesterol plaque rupture). The former NBC Nightly News anchor and current special correspondent Tom Brokaw hosted a special edition of Meet the Press dedicated to the life of Russert on June 15, 2008, in which Tim Russert's chair was left empty, as a tribute
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