"The flyer read, 'Seeking New Polycule Member: We recently had a defector in our polycule and are seeking a new member.' It invited applicants to join a 'fun-loving, diverse, ragtag bunch of lover people.'"
"The application page humorously stated, 'Please do not think of this as an application! We prefer to think of it more like the X-Factor, but for finding another soulmate.'"
"Danielle Egan, the creator, expressed shock at how many people thought the flyer was real, stating, 'In my mind, I was like, 'Oh, this is such obvious satire, it's obviously a joke.''"
"Egan has previously orchestrated public stunts, including a fake restaurant in New York City and a citywide scavenger hunt in San Francisco."
A flyer in San Francisco sought a new member for a polycule, describing it as a fun-loving group. The application process included personal details and humorously suggested it was like a talent show for finding soulmates. The flyer went viral, sparking mixed reactions, with some believing it was a joke while others were outraged. The creator, Danielle Egan, later revealed it was satire, expressing surprise at the number of people who thought it was real. Egan has a history of similar public pranks and stunts.
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