Dot matrix
The Swatch Interactive Billboard at Greenbelt 5 is the only Swatch Interactive Billboard in the world. When Play Time opened last month, visitors were asked to guess how many dots the place contained. Whoever submitted the answer closest to the correct number would win a Swatch.
The response was totally unexpected. Visitors took the challenge seriously, spending hours counting every dot in the place. They went totally OCD for a Swatch. Hindi madali yon ah, nakakaduling.
Yesterday Tita Virgie Ramos threw a surprise party to announce the winner of the dot-counting contest. Every dot was numbered, and the guests were asked to certify the count. You know how at the Oscar Awards the host introduces the accountants who tallied the votes? Like that.
Prizes were also given to the visitors who clocked the longest times for doing hula hoops. The champion at two hours plus was a little girl with amazing technique—she just stood there rocking a little, it was right out of The Matrix. She may still be there as we speak.
The Final Countdown was hosted by Randy Santiago and Martin Nievera, who were hilarious. They were assisted by Sam Pinto, Say Asuncion and Zia Quizon. The total: 8118 (palindrome!). The winner guessed (or actually counted) 8130.
The dot motif catering was by Cibo.
Up next: Kidrobot Swatch. Meow!!!
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September 15th, 2011 at 22:12
Polka dots! Love it! The red polka dot Swatch reminds me of my Minnie Mouse costume :)