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This Teen Just Sneaked Into Band’s VIP Section By Simply Editing Its Wikipedia Page
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This Teen Just Sneaked Into Band’s VIP Section By Simply Editing Its Wikipedia Page

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Ever wondered how you can get yourself into the VIP section of a band’s concert? It sounds like a difficult thing to do, but as this teenager recently proved, it’s actually surprisingly easy. All you need to do is edit the band’s Wikipedia page to say that you’re related to the band and voila, access all areas!

The mastermind behind this sneaky plan is Adam Boyd from Crewe, UK, who came up with the idea after turning up late to watch The Sherlocks at the Royal Albert Hall in Manchester. “So last night I went to see a band, but we got in late and our view was shite,” he wrote on Facebook. “In my drunken state I edited the band’s Wikipedia page to say I was family, and it worked!” The quick-thinking teen amended the article so that it said he was the lead singer’s cousin. He even wrote that he influenced the band’s first single! You’ve got to hand it to him – he might not be related to the band but he’s certainly got a brain like Sherlock!

This teen had a brilliant idea when he couldn’t see the band very well at a concert recently

He decided to change their Wikipedia page to say he was family

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He showed the page to the bouncer, who then allowed him into the VIP section where the view was much better

He even wrote that he influenced the band’s first single!

“I looked up and saw the VIP entrance and told my friends “I’m going to try and get up there””

The bouncer didn’t notice that he’d only changed the Wikipedia page minutes beforehand

“I cannot believe it worked. I was expecting to be kicked out for trying”

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Adam hung out in the VIP section for a few songs before returning to his friends downstairs

Needless to say, people were pretty impressed by his sneaky plan

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ADHORTATOR
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Not everything what's written on the Internet is true" Abraham Lincoln

SRAMLNS
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7 years ago

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There was no interne back then, and therefore i think that this is a joke and love it yes

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.gas.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Got back stage to see a no-name band. Congrats. Try doing it with a well-known group.

Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"No-name band". Please, have some respect. Also, hmmm.... No-Name Band... Might as well there be a band with that name.

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Shanice Rees
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pure fact that the band is called 'The Sherlocks' automatically makes this amazing

Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The very case might be new, but the strategy has been employed before: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/34993708/this-legend-changed-a-wikipedia-page-to-sneak-backstage-at-gig I think we even had that here on Bored Panda, didn't we?

Alan Aurmont
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bouncers aren't the brightest bulb in the chandelier, are they? What a genius. LOL

porcupine
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's smart enough to pull this off but doesn't think it might be a bad idea to announce to the world he was drunk? He's like, 12. Grounded!

Stille20
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its getting pretty hard to do that. Wikipedia usually marks information that has not been validated yet. You have to run into a bouncer who doesn't know this and is willing to accept wikipedia as fact.

Jen H
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smart thinking on his behalf! Happy that it worked for him!!

Jazmyn B (Jaz)
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean that's smart but I don't think it's fair. To be honest, I don't think he should have done it. However much I wanted VIP I wouldn't have done it. Plus, the view is from behind which I hate. You don't see as much as you'd want, surprisingly.

ADHORTATOR
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Not everything what's written on the Internet is true" Abraham Lincoln

SRAMLNS
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7 years ago

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There was no interne back then, and therefore i think that this is a joke and love it yes

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.gas.
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Got back stage to see a no-name band. Congrats. Try doing it with a well-known group.

Daria B
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"No-name band". Please, have some respect. Also, hmmm.... No-Name Band... Might as well there be a band with that name.

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Shanice Rees
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pure fact that the band is called 'The Sherlocks' automatically makes this amazing

Hans
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The very case might be new, but the strategy has been employed before: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/34993708/this-legend-changed-a-wikipedia-page-to-sneak-backstage-at-gig I think we even had that here on Bored Panda, didn't we?

Alan Aurmont
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bouncers aren't the brightest bulb in the chandelier, are they? What a genius. LOL

porcupine
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's smart enough to pull this off but doesn't think it might be a bad idea to announce to the world he was drunk? He's like, 12. Grounded!

Stille20
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its getting pretty hard to do that. Wikipedia usually marks information that has not been validated yet. You have to run into a bouncer who doesn't know this and is willing to accept wikipedia as fact.

Jen H
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smart thinking on his behalf! Happy that it worked for him!!

Jazmyn B (Jaz)
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean that's smart but I don't think it's fair. To be honest, I don't think he should have done it. However much I wanted VIP I wouldn't have done it. Plus, the view is from behind which I hate. You don't see as much as you'd want, surprisingly.

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