Youtube viral marketing experiment

Ha! Its crazy what kind of mixed response I've had to the video, thus the motive summation on the site: "It puzzles me that some people just don't get it. So, just for the record: I never really begged for money on the street (though two people passing by decided to give some change for fun and, as you see, I do ask for donations on this site from those who wish to show appreciation for the video and/or help me get an iphone.) My primary motives for doing this video were 1)Because I thought it was a funny idea 2)Because I hoped the sad/stark contrast of real human needs with someone asking for an iphone on the street would spark some good thought/discussion, and 3)Because yes, I really do want (yet can't currently afford) an iphone right now --so this was my creative way to try and get the funds."

Thanks for all the compliments and especially for the blog shout-out Michael. I'm glad you liked the goofiness (: Oh, and if you can't shell out the cash to help me get an iphone, please at least give it a vote or comment at youtube.

Thanks Raven (: I think its actually my daughter and her neutrality through out the whole thing that makes it rock.

Michael, there is a small digg button on the page but for some reason its only received 5 diggs...I thought it would take off too, but perhaps you've got to have something a little more clever to get the 50k digg (like the iphone in the blender video?) (:

Thats the spirit! (;