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larusso ◴[] No.44419410[source]
I still run the theory that Apple has actors on staff to just “be cool at the Apple Store”. I once went into the local store during daytime in summer (my lunch break) to pick up an order. There was a very attractive young woman dancing next to the headphones seemingly testing out a pair of AirPod Max. And the rest of the store was also filled with strangely attractive persons. I wasn’t able to verify my theory because I have a work life and don’t happen to walk by an Apple Store during working hours. But in my mind I believe it would totally be Apple if they hire extra cool folk to make the store feel more hip and not empty.
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1. namanyayg ◴[] No.44419445[source]
Nice, a conspiracy theory I can get behind.

I wonder: what roles are they being hired for? How does Apple ensure they never talk about their work?

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2. jojobas ◴[] No.44419584[source]
If someone did, would you believe him?
3. vidarh ◴[] No.44420976[source]
A simple option would be to approach lower-tier influencers and offer them some free stuff to hang out, and get posts in return as well.
4. fortran77 ◴[] No.44422971[source]
I'm sure they hire people to line up in front of the stores, too.