Man Famous For Playing Dead
Mike Weldon — January 20, 2006 — Pop Culture
References: deadbodyguy
Man makes hobby of photographing himself dead.
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I've always dreamed of being in a movie or on TV. I grew up like most people in their 40's watching everything from Dragnet to Twilight Zone and dreaming "I can do that if just given the chance". I still watch every bit of the credits of a show or movie to see all of the people it takes to make it. Key grips, best boys and personal assistants are all included. I close my eyes and see DEAD BODY ...... played by ...... ME!
Well, at 47, married to a wonderful wife and 6 kids I really don't think I am going to be the next Sean Connery or Robert DeNiro but the dream is still alive and well inside of me.
Now, I have absolutely no acting experience. I am not good looking at all. I have a bit of a southern accent. So what can I bring to the table for any well respected TV or movie producer.
I CAN LAY AROUND WITH THE BEST OF THEM!
Just ask my wife. No one can lay around like me. Every CSI, Law & Order, and countless other movies and shows feature a dead body in it.
I say "THAT COULD BE ME!" I can lay there and be dead. I can achieve my dream by being shot, stabbed, drugged, mugged, mangled, strangled or any other scenario you can think of. I can even recite lines if needed. As you have probably already guessed, I am not shy at all.
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I've always dreamed of being in a movie or on TV. I grew up like most people in their 40's watching everything from Dragnet to Twilight Zone and dreaming "I can do that if just given the chance". I still watch every bit of the credits of a show or movie to see all of the people it takes to make it. Key grips, best boys and personal assistants are all included. I close my eyes and see DEAD BODY ...... played by ...... ME!
Well, at 47, married to a wonderful wife and 6 kids I really don't think I am going to be the next Sean Connery or Robert DeNiro but the dream is still alive and well inside of me.
Now, I have absolutely no acting experience. I am not good looking at all. I have a bit of a southern accent. So what can I bring to the table for any well respected TV or movie producer.
I CAN LAY AROUND WITH THE BEST OF THEM!
Just ask my wife. No one can lay around like me. Every CSI, Law & Order, and countless other movies and shows feature a dead body in it.
I say "THAT COULD BE ME!" I can lay there and be dead. I can achieve my dream by being shot, stabbed, drugged, mugged, mangled, strangled or any other scenario you can think of. I can even recite lines if needed. As you have probably already guessed, I am not shy at all.
Trend Themes
1. Morbid Photography - The trend of taking photographs of oneself playing dead provides opportunities for innovative and creative photographers to explore this genre.
2. Unconventional Talent Showcase - Entertainment industries can explore new ways to incorporate unconventional talents, like playing dead, in their productions, providing opportunities for undiscovered talents.
3. Reimagining TV and Film Storytelling - The trend of self-photographing dead bodies opens up avenues for TV and film writers to reimagine their stories and include unique characters or plot twists that incorporate this trend.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The dead body photography trend provides opportunities for photographers to showcase their creative skills within this unique genre.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore new talent recruitment opportunities by recognizing unconventional talents, such as the ability to play dead, and incorporating it in their productions.
3. TV and Film Production - The dead body photography trend provides an opportunity for TV and film industries to explore new concepts and create unique characters or plot twists by incorporating this unique talent into their productions.
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