Reason's Nick Gillespie stumbles upon a 'WHO advertisement' in NYC that, if it's not real, is a damn good facsimile [pic]

Reason’s Nick Gillespie was out and about in New York City this morning when he came across something very interesting:

Dude.

Yikes

— CanLen 🕙 (@CandiceLen) December 9, 2021

“Yikes” is accurate, we’d say.

The graphic designers really captured gratitude and placidity.

— Noah Rothman (@NoahCRothman) December 9, 2021

It's amazing.

— Nick Gillespie (@nickgillespie) December 9, 2021

It really is. But is it too amazing to be real?

This can’t be real – has to be a parody/prank

— CanLen 🕙 (@CandiceLen) December 9, 2021

It very well may be:

Deleted this until I can figure out if it's real. pic.twitter.com/S9R3u8TNBy

— Nick Gillespie (@nickgillespie) December 9, 2021

Here’s the thing, though: even if it’s not a real WHO advertisement, it’s absolutely believable.

Amazing effort for a viral fake if so. Impressive effort!

— Jeff B. is *BOX OFFICE POISON* (@EsotericCD) December 9, 2021

Seriously. Assuming it’s part of some viral campaign, kudos to whoever’s responsible for it. Because they absolutely nailed it.

Fake but accurate.

— Brian KW (@BrianKWithers) December 9, 2021

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