McDonald's hired 1,000 actors to lineup in front of its Tokyo store

Back in November, McDonald's new minimalist store in Tokyo got a huge amount of attention on the web. I suggested at the time that the whole thing was some "elaborate prank." Indeed, it turns out McDonald's hired 1,000 actors to stand in line. Via.

*Previously: Fake crowds at Beijing Olympics.

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