Mon 16 Nov 2009
Link O’ the Week: Everybody Wang Chung Tonight
Posted by llworldtour under Sweden , Totally Random & Uncategorical[2] Comments
Who says there is ever enough fun? Life should be fun…if you are not laughing and loving as much as possible well, it’s time to start!
“Can we get more people to choose the stairs by making it fun to do?”
This is the question posed by a group in Stockholm, Sweden who converted the stairs of a subway exit into a giant piano. The answer to the question is an overwhelming “yes” as a reported 66% more people chose the stairs over the adjacent escalator. The project is part of “The Fun Theory” initiative of Volkswagen. Previous projects include adding speakers to a park garbage can that makes throwing away trash sound more dramatic and fun.
The cool part is that it barely promotes Volkswagen (except it still does as I am here) and mostly promotes fun and exercise. I like it.
Check out the video here.
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November 17th, 2009 at 10:04 am
While it seems natural for people going up the stairs, what was the percentage of people going down? Was there a sharp increase or were the numbers flat?
November 20th, 2009 at 10:47 am
I just started reading your blog and you are truly inspiring. I am currently reading about your adventures in Dubai.
I have to ask, you seem to totally skip Africa. Are you not going there at all? Just inquiring as I have no desire to visit India but I find it curious for a world traveler.
Anywho, I am continuing to read. I am truly enjoying your trips.