Pitbull's Legendary Kodiak Walmart Visit After Internet Prank
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In 2012, a promotion promised that rapper Pitbull would visit the Walmart with the most Facebook likes. Internet users hijacked the vote to send him to the most remote Walmart in the U.S.—Kodiak, Alaska. Instead of backing out, Pitbull showed up, performed for locals, and even invited the campaign's organizer to join him, turning an online prank into a legendary good-sportsmanship moment.
Overview
A photograph capturing rapper Pitbull performing in front of a crowd outside a Walmart in Kodiak, Alaska. Pitbull, wearing a white jacket with a fur-lined hood, holds a microphone and smiles broadly, while a man in a green hoodie stands beside him, also smiling. The background shows the Walmart storefront with a sign reading 'Welcome to Kodiak' and a mountainous landscape. The scene reflects the 2012 event where internet users voted to send Pitbull to the remote Alaskan Walmart, and he honored the commitment with a local performance.
Origin notes
The image documents a real 2012 event stemming from Walmart's promotion promising Pitbull would visit the store with the most Facebook likes. Internet users coordinated to vote for the remote Kodiak, Alaska location as a prank. Pitbull fulfilled the obligation, performing for the community, and this photograph captures that moment. The image was circulated on 9Gag, as indicated by the provided source information.
