Mystery of "Faceless Alien People" Revealed

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I covered this story last week, and even took a stab at an explanation. I was part right, it was a "viral" advertising campaign, not for DC Comics' The Question--but for automaker, Lotus. Good job guys! You got some people talking.

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'Faceless people' revealed as marketing stunt

. . .It appears the publicity stunt is part of a viral marketing campaign by manufacturers The Lotus Group, to drum up interest in its forthcoming new car, the Eagle. . .

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Presidential Conventions to Use Sci-Fi Weapons?

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OK, exactly what kind of protesters are they expecting at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions? Maybe those faceless aliens or something? I didn't even know we had sci-fi weapons! I'm tempted to say cool, except for the prospect of using phasers or some shit on people exercising their first amendment rights. . .

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'Science fiction like' weapons on tap for political conventions

The political parties are arming themselves, in preparation for their respective conventions.
Congress has approved $100 million to pay for security expenses at this summer's presidential nominating conventions, with $50 million dedicated to each party. . .

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