The Gizmodo CES Prank occurred at the CES 2008 when Richard Blakeley of Gizmodo used a device to turn off televisions on the show floor.
Gizmodo CES Prank Twitter Discussion
"Gizmodo prank reminded me of the idiots that pull up to a drive thru and toss the shake or drink back in the window at the guy making $8/hr."
"Think of this as an opportunity for the market to improve remote controls. Why are we still using IR flashlights to control our TVs?"
"I really think Gawker/Denton/Gizmodo have jumped the shark and hit an all-time low. CES will ban them for sure. How lower can Denton go!?!"
"and my comment is this is really stupid"
"@mathewi you dont think their stunt caused any harm? goodness gracious"
"Read the comments and study them. "That was MEAN; also, hilarious!" and the press from the prank goes a long way. Drama SELLS"
