Ghost in the elevator = liability?

[BelieverX]

In Brazil a shocking prank was played on unsuspecting elevator riders. The question came up on several news stations, as to whether the TV show doing the prank can be held liable. Just for info...the video has over 35 million views on YouTube.

Extremely Scary Ghost Elevator Prank in Brazil - YouTube

Talk about liability...I'm surprised the little girl didn't get drop kicked. I actually thought this was very funny. But, on the other hand, what if someone were to have a heart attack or be mentally damaged as a result of the shock.

That wouldn't be so funny.

 

[GenetoJean]

I thought the same thing. The first thing I said was if this happened in the US I bet someone would have been sued. The second thing I thought about was the danger the little girl was in and how they were planning to protect her if someone attacked her. Sorry about the order in which I thought about this but that was the order that it happened in.

I also thought it was hilarious. I wish it would have been in English or at least had sub-titles.

 

[linojio]

Not at all. Brazil is not the first place to do this

 

[Supreme]

This is pretty funny. But I do feel sorry for those poor people who were genuinely scared witless. I also think the girl was very lucky to have survived unscathed. Some people would react more violently to something they thought was a ghost.

 

[usexpat97]

I found it funny, but also thought-provoking. I admit, I think I would have been fooled by the prank, too. But where does my faith in God's protection play in? If I see a ghost, or a demon, God is still Lord over all and I am His child. I think if I was on that elevator you would have seen a video of a man sternly rebuking the girl in Jesus' name.

 

[Paradoxum]

If someone did that to me I would be so angry. I have avoided all horror films so far, so I would either be a nervous wreak or be so so peeved that someone was so arrogant to think they could do that to me.

I hope everyone involved gets punched in the face... or sued.

 

[yasic]

I have the reverse effect - I used to love going to haunted houses or dark woods because I found them scary and the scare was thrilling, got the AD pumping you know...

Now I cannot seem to be scared of monsters or ghosts anymore as I am so convinced that they are not real, I just cant get the same enjoyment out of pranks like these anymore.

 

[Paradoxum]

I have the reverse effect - I used to love going to haunted houses or dark woods because I found them scary and the scare was thrilling, got the AD pumping you know...

Now I cannot seem to be scared of monsters or ghosts anymore as I am so convinced that they are not real, I just cant get the same enjoyment out of pranks like these anymore.

My imagination scares me enough when I have to walk home alone in the dark... or even if I'm in my house in the dark. :o

I don't think I have a phobia of the dark, but I just really don't like the idea of being scared. Once I accidently saw a sort of joke-ish re-enactment of part of a scary film on youtube and I didn't sleep well for a few days.

I'm a wuss

 

[BelieverX]

Considering the many beliefs and superstitions involving dead bodies, you could actually scare someone badly enough to cause mental and physical harm. I think this one goes a little too far. This is irresponsible. There would be a number of ways to sue the company behind this prank.

Elevator Prank In Brazil ( Scary Corpse) - YouTube

 

[Chris81]

Excellent, that looks like a lot of fun! Where do I get a ticket?

 

[marshlewis]

This was dangerous for the young actress as well. Its not unusual for people(men especially) to react with violence in a situation like that.

 

[Blackguard_]

Considering the many beliefs and superstitions involving dead bodies, you could actually scare someone badly enough to cause mental and physical harm. I think this one goes a little too far.

Yeah, I wonder if someone who is really into the zombie craze might put a few extra holes in that "corpse's" head.

 

[Billnew]

I think they need to evaluate each situation.
Some people weren't terrified, but a few were.
Simply scared you get over, overly terrified can cause long term
problems. Which could require mental health assistance.

I love the setup, but just like "Scare tactics", they have to be real careful not to take the fun to far.
And the girl could have been attacked, at least once she lunged at a cowering victim, cornered terrified people do attack even if they are facing the "undead."
When she just stood there and screamed she wasn't exactly a direct threat.

 

[LionofJudahDK]

I have to admit that I laughed, and laughed and laughed
Probably because I've seen so many "horror movies" that this isn't really all that scary. And, of course, because I know it isn't real.
However, I also agree that they shouldn't have used a little girl in the prank. They should have used an adult that could have defended herself, if a victim had reacted physically (which no one could blaim them for doing).

But..yeah, holy FIDDLESTICK I would have been angry!

 

[Billnew]

Maybe a better set up, a dark room with a one way mirror, when the lights go out, the girl is visible a reflection in the mirror. When the lights go back on she is gone.

 

[keith99]

This was dangerous for the young actress as well. Its not unusual for people(men especially) to react with violence in a situation like that.

Notice that the entrance to the elevator seems to be controlled and that there was no instance of a man with anyone else.

Perhaps they were smart enough to realize a man is more likely to end up protective.

Trust me if I went into protective mode things might not end well for the little girl or anyone else involved.

And if any of my family were really disturbed by something like this I'd be tempted to get legal charges filed. Technically speaking it is false imprisonment as soon as someone tries to get out and is prevented from doing so.

 

[marshlewis]

Maybe a better set up, a dark room with a one way mirror, when the lights go out, the girl is visible a reflection in the mirror. When the lights go back on she is gone.

What do you mean maybe!. Thats outstanding.

 

[Paradoxum]

Notice that the entrance to the elevator seems to be controlled and that there was no instance of a man with anyone else.

Perhaps they were smart enough to realize a man is more likely to end up protective.

Trust me if I went into protective mode things might not end well for the little girl or anyone else involved.

And if any of my family were really disturbed by something like this I'd be tempted to get legal charges filed. Technically speaking it is false imprisonment as soon as someone tries to get out and is prevented from doing so.

Moral of the story, only get in an elevator with a man. Much safer.

 

[GenetoJean]

Umm, when they had the man and woman with the casket, the man tried to hide behind the woman.

 

[marshlewis]

Umm, when they had the man and woman with the casket, the man tried to hide behind the woman.

I would have shrieked like a little girl as well.