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Guys’ Experiment Reveals That Wearing Hi-Vis Vests Gets You Everywhere For Free, And It’s Scary
Guys’ Experiment Reveals That Wearing Hi-Vis Vests Gets You Everywhere For Free, And It’s Scary
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Guys’ Experiment Reveals That Wearing Hi-Vis Vests Gets You Everywhere For Free, And It’s Scary

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David Allegretti and his mate Sean decided to conduct a little social experiment. They wanted to know just how far they could get by wearing official-looking hi-vis jackets. And based on his findings that he wrote up in an article for Vice, it seems that they got pretty far indeed.

“There’s just something about uniforms that garner an almost naive trust,” wrote David. “People trust uniforms. Most of us obey the word of those clad in uniforms.” First they tried to walk straight into a movie theater without paying, and guess what? It worked. Next they tried their luck at the zoo, where once again they waltzed straight in without a hitch. Deciding to up their game, they headed for a Coldplay concert. Know what happened? Read on to find out. The experiment is a fun way of highlighting how easy it is to get stuff for free, but it also reveals how scarily easy it is to get past security without being noticed.

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    David Allegretti and his mate Sean decided to see how far they could get by wearing official-looking hi-vis vests

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    They decided to test their stunt at the local movie theater, and guess what? They walked right in for free

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    Next they tried their luck at the local zoo, and once again they got in without paying

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    “Sean even gave the ticket clerk a cheeky “g’day” on the way in,” wrote David. “We couldn’t believe how easy it was”

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    “There’s just something about uniforms that garner an almost naive trust. People trust uniforms. Most of us obey the word of those clad in uniforms”

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    Deciding to up their game, they tried to get into a Coldplay concert in Melbourne

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    And guess what? It worked! “All in all, the experience had just proved…that you’ll never know if you don’t try”

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    “I guess if I could give you one piece of advice, it would be this: Go get yourself a hi-vis vest. And that’s all you need to know about life”

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    PandasAreMyFav
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As interesting as this post is... With all of the terrorism and shootings happening in the world... It is scary to see how trusting people are of uniforms... The security of these business was compromised especially with the concert. You can also see in the last photo of the concert the guy was holding a bag (this could have contained something dangerous in a different situation), if these people were (they are NOT as far as I know) terrorists this could have ended horribly. The businesses involved in the breaches of security should issue an apology to the public. I’m sorry if this sounds harsh... I am just so fed up of terrorism, shootings, war and to see that this could have gone into a horrible situation sickens me. *What do you all think? Put your reply down below, I am genuinely interested in all of your opinions on this topic.*

    Juana
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree-their stunt wasn't cute and funny, but an eye opener that we need to step up our game and be more aware. They could've been bad guys

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    Johanna Preiszner
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It happened in Australia...I would not try this in the US.

    Juana
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They could start a consulting business-showing venues their security flaws.

    Ross Bike
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bad thing about getting into a Coldplay concert for free is you have to watch a Coldplay concert for free.

    Jonesy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have highlighted a serious flaw in security everywhere...

    mowlah
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have stopped them over the shoes. OH&S is head to toe

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    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just picturing hi-vis vests becoming the next trend in concert wear. Like, a sea of neon yellow and orange.

    Elizabeth Newton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am incredibly freaked out by this. What the hell? Where are all the security measures we're supposed to have in place? Reminds me of my recent trip to Sydney Domestic Airport to pick up my mum. There was a backpack hanging on a railing outside a departure door. There were airport staff walking past it and not one of them gave it a glance. I stood there for a good 10 mins watching staff ignore it before alerting security to it, and they still did nothing. I was absolutely appalled.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I'm not trusting, but I do experience the pressure to obey authority figures without question. If you do question them, often they tend to get uppity about it...

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    PandasAreMyFav
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As interesting as this post is... With all of the terrorism and shootings happening in the world... It is scary to see how trusting people are of uniforms... The security of these business was compromised especially with the concert. You can also see in the last photo of the concert the guy was holding a bag (this could have contained something dangerous in a different situation), if these people were (they are NOT as far as I know) terrorists this could have ended horribly. The businesses involved in the breaches of security should issue an apology to the public. I’m sorry if this sounds harsh... I am just so fed up of terrorism, shootings, war and to see that this could have gone into a horrible situation sickens me. *What do you all think? Put your reply down below, I am genuinely interested in all of your opinions on this topic.*

    Juana
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree-their stunt wasn't cute and funny, but an eye opener that we need to step up our game and be more aware. They could've been bad guys

    Load More Replies...
    Johanna Preiszner
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It happened in Australia...I would not try this in the US.

    Juana
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They could start a consulting business-showing venues their security flaws.

    Ross Bike
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bad thing about getting into a Coldplay concert for free is you have to watch a Coldplay concert for free.

    Jonesy
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have highlighted a serious flaw in security everywhere...

    mowlah
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have stopped them over the shoes. OH&S is head to toe

    Load More Replies...
    Flora Polvado
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm just picturing hi-vis vests becoming the next trend in concert wear. Like, a sea of neon yellow and orange.

    Elizabeth Newton
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am incredibly freaked out by this. What the hell? Where are all the security measures we're supposed to have in place? Reminds me of my recent trip to Sydney Domestic Airport to pick up my mum. There was a backpack hanging on a railing outside a departure door. There were airport staff walking past it and not one of them gave it a glance. I stood there for a good 10 mins watching staff ignore it before alerting security to it, and they still did nothing. I was absolutely appalled.

    Jace
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, I'm not trusting, but I do experience the pressure to obey authority figures without question. If you do question them, often they tend to get uppity about it...

    Load More Comments
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