“Willy Wonka Experience in Scotland Turns into AI-Generated Disaster”
Over the weekend, parents in Scotland were lured into bringing their children to what was supposed to be a magical “Willy Wonka Experience.” However, the event turned out to be a complete disaster, leaving attendees disappointed and even causing some children to cry. It seems that the organizers relied heavily on AI-generated marketing materials, which ultimately led to the event’s failure.
The event, which cost $44 per ticket, promised fantastical landscapes and enchanting experiences. However, attendees were met with a dirty warehouse in downtown Glasgow, sparsely decorated with cheap-looking props. It quickly became clear that the event fell far short of the grand visions created by AI.
What’s even more surprising is that the scripts for the character actors at the event were also AI-generated. Local actor and comedian Paul Connell shared his experience on TikTok, revealing that he was hired to portray one of the three Willy Wonka characters. Instead of getting a well-known actor like Timothée Chalamet, Connell joked that they got “Timothée Charlatan.” He described his script as “AI-generated gibberish,” filled with lines about an evil chocolate maker who lived in the walls.
Another script shared by author Séamas O’Reilly was equally baffling. It included detailed stage directions dictating how delighted the audience would be, even though none of those experiences actually materialized. The event turned out to be a catastrophic failure, with children crying and parents calling the police. One actor’s image even went viral as the “Meth Lab Oompa Loompa.”
This event serves as a cautionary tale for entertainers looking to cut corners using AI tools. While AI can create visually stunning imagery and generate dialogue with minimal effort, if audiences can see through the deception, the consequences can be embarrassing. The organizers of this event clearly underestimated the importance of proper preparation and execution.
In a follow-up video, Connell shared how he was asked to “suck up the Unknown with a giant vacuum cleaner.” However, when he requested the vacuum cleaner from the organizers, they didn’t have one to provide. This lack of preparation left Connell completely blindsided and unable to fulfill his role as scripted.
Other actors also expressed their disappointment, as promised props and interactive elements were nowhere to be found. The script mentioned grass that would laugh when touched and bubble machines, among other things, but none of these were present at the event. It seems that the organizers made grand promises without delivering on any of them.
The House of Illuminati, the company behind this disastrous event, is run by Billy Coull. Coull has self-published 17 books on Amazon, which are suspected to have been generated by AI as well. He appears to be the sole employee of the company and has since deleted many of his social media accounts. Prior to the event, Coull presented himself as a business-savvy life coach on platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn.
As the dust settles, many of the actors who were promised payment for their time have yet to receive it. Connell revealed that they are still waiting for their compensation. The company has promised to refund customers, but it remains to be seen whether everyone will actually get their money back.
Despite the disappointment and embarrassment caused by this event, some actors have chosen to find humor in the situation. Connell joked in one of his videos that attendees had to use their imagination to believe that the dirty warehouse was a world of imagination.
In conclusion, the “Willy Wonka Experience” in Scotland turned into an AI-generated disaster. The event’s marketing materials and even the scripts for the character actors were created by AI, leading to a catastrophic failure. Attendees were met with a dirty warehouse filled with cheap props, none of the promised interactive elements materialized, and the event left children in tears. This serves as a warning to entertainers about the potential consequences of relying too heavily on AI tools without proper preparation and execution.
