Gas pump prank turns couple into Internet sensation

[R Glass]

"We’ve all gotten used to those ubiquitous pump-topping TV screens that scream inane chatter at us while we wait for our hilariously overpriced gas to top up. But what if one of them started talking directly at you? Such is the nature of this "Tonight Show" prank, in which a talking head on a gas pump screen charmingly bantered with Will Sims. Sims took the prank in-stride (we would have screamed "Big Brother is watching!" and fled the scene) and then, with the help of his wife, Monifa, the couple dipped into some impromptu karaoke with more charisma and musical talent than an episode of "American Idol." Well played, guys! People — the best thing about the world."

http://now.msn.com/leno-gas-station-prank-turns-will-sims-and-monifa-sims-into-sensation

[R Glass]

“Things like that give me a ray of hope for people.”
That’s why I take breaks from the News. If I don’t, I start thinking the whole world is Dark and full of Hate.
Most people are Good but if I just focus on the Bad I tend to forget it.

[brice1967]

Holy smokes... I saw this yesterday and these 2 folks certainly have as much or more talent that most people on American Idol.  The whole thing was so funny, and having Tim Stack as the guy on the video screen was beautiful.  That guy is pretty damned funny on his own, but he force fed old Will Sims....  And then that other lady came over and asked what was going on?  Gosh dang... Things like that give me a ray of hope for people.