Sooooo this is a tad awkward.
I really did not expect the positive response I received. I guess I went a bit overboard with the Photoshopped map of the island. I’m feeling a little guilty here!
I’m obviously an April Fool’s Day newbie. I think my one and only hint on the post was a wee bit subtle. If look at the first letters from each new paragraph, it spells April Fool’s. I also mentioned on my twitter (follow me for the most fascinating tweets on the twittersphere) that submarine transport has been arranged, leaving from New York going to Maldives. I posted late night on the 31st March New Zealand time knowing you guys would catch me green handed if I went with US time. Obviously I have high expectations for you lot!
Fact or Fiction:
- Kuvanya Island: Fiction
- Cousin real estate agent and Maldivian girlfriend: Fiction
- Only Maldivian citizens can buy land: Fact
- My dream of constantly hoping round the world “working” with industry friends: Fact (I’ve actually spoken to others about some traveling affiliate commune)
- My comments about recently introduced submarine internet, reef tsunami protection, and 80% of land being 1 meter above sea level: Fact
- I am really in The Maldives: Fact
- I am sorry: Fact
The Silver Lining.
I’ve learnt three things from this experience.
1. I suck at April Fool’s jokes. No need to comment any further.
2. My copy writing skills ain’t too shabby. It took a whole 30 comments and a very slick tool for the first person to crack the fact. He used tinyeye.com to check out the photo of the island, very smart! Even my roommate believed it.
3. There is a demand for a high class affiliate conference. I received quite a few emails from affiliate networks feeling left out and affiliates wanting in. This got me thinking seriously. No, I’m not going to buy an island to cater for affiliates. But a 6 star affiliate conference at a resort in The Maldives for 5 days is totally achievable. It would be an experience that wouldn’t be forgotten. To give you an idea on how nice this place is here are a few photos I took this month:
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I have been thinking hard and chatting to a few people that can help make this happen. No April Fool’s here, I’m trying to make this happen.
Thanks to you guys, I’ve been inspired. I’m very seriously going to look at this now. I am sorry, but amazingly this has shined the light on something new and exciting when I have been craving a stimulating project for a while.
If anyone is interested in getting involved, or just keen to be updated with the news just hit me up.
Forgive me?
No need to forgive. A joke is a joke.
The best April fools jokes are the ones that are believable.
You had the best one in my opinion. Good job!
oh, I am a sucker, I probably told about 5 people about it already…
Oh man my bad, well hopefully it turns into a half truth!
Yeah, that is really something to strive for! sounds awesome! Where in NZ are you from? I live in oz, went over to the south island over christmas, it was Beautiful!
Yeah the South Island is really nice ha. I'm parked up in Wellington. If you ever pass by just hit me up.
lol…well played.
I'm thinking of one word, it starts with 'bas' and it ends with 'tard'. But I'm afraid I got your email on the 31st and went straight on, so technically that means you are the fool!
You forgot…
4. Lorenzo Green is more brandable that Shoemonkey. People love a shit cutter.
P.S. I look forward to my complimentary ticket for busting your April ass
Haha good work dude!
P.S. Just let me know when where to send it.
It's a good thing my tickets are refundable!!!
I knew all along.
April Fools is a bit late now.
It was the only April fool's prank that got me out of all I saw. I read it and thought, "Craptastic! This Lorenzo dood is the real deal, ambitious and has good tast. Not to mention he runs in some pretty serious circles…"
I didn't for one second even consider the date. It had a great mix of outrageousness, credibility, and detail.
Rad.
Why thank ya Mark! I feel honored to have tripped you up.
Btw you got a great looking service.
Superb
You got me.
Until I read this post – I was still stuck… that was an awesome April Fools – congrats.
Hahaha nice! Got me.
I want to go when it becomes a REAL event!
Wow. I can't believe I didn't catch on! Man I was so psyched about this thing I was telling friends, family, etc…
Dude you are an amazing marketer. You sold an absolutely ludicrous concept to possibly the most jaded bunch of people on the planet. I award you one million points and a tip 'o the cap.
Thanks dude!
Please say sorry to your friends and family on my behalf haha.
P.S. Are the 1 million points transferable to Farmville credits?
Hahaha, this is really a good one Lorenzo.
Happy belated April Fools' Day anyway.
After all, you may compensate a little bit for our feelings as we got cheated.. LOL
Man. Best. April. Fools. EVER!
Well done.
Hook, line, sinker, the whole fricking boat I swallowed. Well played. Epic idea too!
It could have been the other way around.
I swore Arnold Schwarzenegger's Govenator cartoon was an April Fools joke and it wasn't….
haha this is so good bro, you have such a rad community of people
I'm working on creating a product for Kick.it so hopefully we can have a shot at pushing that soon!
Have fun in the Maldives
Cheers James!
Keep rocking with kick.it, and good work with the vids! I've watched every episode.
I do not think this is a good joke…
Hey all, i do not understand why we have April Fools now? Anyone tell me? I do not like to tell a lie for any reasons…
Hey, any progress on creating an affiliate retreat?
A bit of progress! I have sorted out accommodation and transport. Stuck on how much to charge and who to invite.