Timothée Chalamet Offered to Pay Look-Alike Contest Fine, But Organizer Turned Him Down

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As a spectator of this bizarre yet captivating spectacle that is the world of internet stardom, I find myself utterly enchanted by Anthony Po’s audacious antics. The man has an uncanny knack for orchestrating events that not only stir the pot but also manage to bring people together in a harmonious dance of amusement and intrigue.

As a gamer putting on my storyteller hat,

On October 27th, a resemblance contest featuring Timothée Chalamet look-alikes captured the attention of the internet, drawing in thousands to downtown Manhattan. To everyone’s surprise, even Chalamet himself showed up at the event. The competition quickly gained popularity and inspired similar searches for doppelgangers of celebrities like Glen Powell, Harry Styles, and Paul Mescal across the globe.

Timothée Chalamet’s event became exceptionally popular due to the public disturbances that occurred – four participants were taken into custody by the NYPD as they tried to disrupt the gathering (the organizer, Po, hadn’t obtained a permit), and Po was subsequently fined $500.

Po stated to People that the fine was approximately $4,000, which essentially means it’s the most favorable outcome for us. He added they should take more drastic measures to discourage similar actions.

Later on, the internet sensation mentioned that he was subsequently reached out to by the team associated with the actor from ‘Dune’, who proposed to pay for his ticket. Po found this quite amusing and commented on it as being “really humorous.

Po declined the offer; the digital invite app Partiful paid for it instead.

He additionally mentioned that Chalamet’s team expressed their appreciation for the competition. “In essence, they conveyed something like, ‘We found it amazing. Thank you very much.’ Everything was positive and enjoyable.

Following the occurrence, Po shared with The Hollywood Reporter that the inspiration for the competition stemmed from its amusing nature. He also mentioned that he has been engaged in a series of public displays, more akin to performance art.

Me and Paige [his producer and assistant] spend our days brainstorming ideas, trying to come up with something entertaining and engaging. We want to create experiences that spark conversations and are enjoyable without costing anything. People often comment that I resemble Timothée Chalamet, so we thought hosting a look-alike contest would be perfect. Initially, the plan was for me to participate and manipulate the results. However, as it gained traction, we realized that this event had grown beyond us and decided to keep it lighthearted and fun for the community.

Po shared that he hadn’t anticipated Chalamet’s presence and mentioned, “I truly wished he could compete, but it was just too chaotic for him.” Later on, the online celebrity expressed to People magazine that they unfortunately didn’t get a chance to encounter the actor due to the same reason.

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2024-12-04 01:27