was that day, May 28, 2009 when Juan Carlos Vargas * out of his work and was preparing to take Transmilenio on the site from north to his home, located in another sector of Bogota. What he never imagined, is that the day his life changed forever.
Just by that date, stood a regular media campaign by the spread of H1N1 virus, as journalists from a local station were making a note on the proper use of masks. In those encountered with Juan Carlos, who like many ordinary people, he felt fortunate that I interviewed. They just wanted him to give his testimony to the campaign delivery masks in public places and places mass, and incidentally, we report on its proper use to prevent infection. He answered questions industrious making it the journalist, so unlucky that when taught how to wear the mask, put it in reverse, causing grace, and even some reporters laugh (both study as to who made the grade) and I guess the viewers. It was a "direct" and certainly something particular funny. So far so normal, as the news ran its course as usual.
I did not see the news that day, and less than City TV, but it was impossible for me not knowing. Thanks to Facebook, in no time, the video was released, and a good percentage of my contacts, almost all under the title " while ago I laughed so " had raised or discussed. I can not deny me curious, and seeing an uncontrollable laughter. Soon some of my friends and acquaintances made the witty remark of that newscast City Direct TV, where a man face mask is placed upside down, looking ridiculous in front of everyone and last but not least, the shameful episode spread faster than the same H1N1 virus across the network of Facebook and I would say beyond that.
Today, Juan Carlos, or " type masks" as they call in the network has its own fan page created exclusively for their original maneuver on TV, and when you have 109,280 fans, and a few more groups on Facebook. Without a doubt, is already a cyber - celebrity, even has sparked discussions among fans, such as " you would do if he found him on the street " where the vast majority think they would ask for an autograph or would take a picture with him.
This has the dichotomy, because according to what is found on Facebook, the poor Juan Carlos visited him in his work, cell phone call or stop in the street laughing. I do not think you like from a lot of his early fame. The phenomenon masks, as I dare call the fact, change in hue when the subject feels violated their dignity, and of course, no wonder. I guess no one, not even he would imagine what he would joke.
It's amazing how you can pass the anonymity of overnight thanks to the internet and especially social networking sites like Facebook. It's scary how you can become the direct object of discussion and criticism by thousands of people who do not even know and even more outrageous to think that anything you say or do and wake up comments, may perpetuate the memory of the netizens through Facebook. That is no pleasant experience of Juan Carlos and a thousand things but, I repeat - and I hope that God free
Facebook "!!!!! Author's Note : I do not intend to defame most popular of Juan Carlos, but for those who are not sure that I speak, here I leave the link (do not know why not load the video) You Tube with the note Bogotano City News TV channel.
* NO Name changed to protect identity. Juan Carlos Vargas is the name given to the "type masks " on Facebook. We are not aware of his veracity.
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