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Double Rainbow Guy Gets Microsoft Gig

By Slurge, Newser User

Posted Sep 3, 2010 9:37 AM CDT | Promoted on Newser Sep 3, 2010 11:01 AM CDT

(User Submitted) – Anyone who has seen the Internet viral video often titled "Double Rainbow Guy" knows that the cameraman involved is exceptionally impressed by rainbows. Especially double ones. The ecstatic laughing, sometimes crying video maker is Paul "Hungry Bear" Vasquez, and he has now been hired by Microsoft for a Windows Live ad.

Recognizing the popularity of the video prompted the sign-on by the computer giant and makes one wonder, "What does it meeeean?" Read the full article at the SpotThisNow blog, and see both the ad and the original video in the gallery.

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ghettobuddha

Sep 5, 2010 10:42 AM CDT

I stopped using Microsoft long ago, and I happy I did, sorry Mr. Gates I cannot go back to MS.

ghettobuddha

Sep 4, 2010 12:06 PM CDT

I'm still have Linux as my OS.

billbobaggins

Sep 3, 2010 3:20 PM CDT

A poor attempt by Microsoft to cash in on internet meme's. Kudos to the DRG, though...I hope Microsoft paid him well.

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