Summary
Perhaps motivated by the success of theWonkafilm released in December 2023, the event in Glasgow has remained an active topic on social media since the end of February and has even begun getting fun recreations in video games. Twitter user Haztecamarera first shared theirAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsversion with a hilarious thread that includes the roped-off tapestry, the yellow bear sitting inexplicably in the middle of the floor, and even a short video of The Unknown emoting behind a mirror.
Other gamers are also getting in on the fun, with one person usingFar Cry 5’s versatile map editorto create their rendition of the Glasgow Willy WonkaExperience. Reddit user mojoswoptops2020’s version captures the emptiness of the $40 event well, even featuring the pipes sticking out of the floor in random locations and the green-haired Oompa Loompa standing behind a gray desk with beakers on it. A few balloons, traffic cones, a couple of flower pots, and an unrelated painting top of the list of other decorations.
Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience Recreated in Games
There’s no telling how much longer the Glasgow Willy Wonka Experience will remain a trending topic, but its popularity only seems to be growing. People have begun to edit various celebrities, like Princess of Wales Kate Middleton, into photos of the event. There is a growing stockpile of fan art, clips of The Unknown chasing people in various situations, and the Glasgow event is even getting its own horror movie. And now, apparently, people are beginning to realize the fun that can be had attempting to recreate it in their favorite video games.
TheFar Cry 5map editor has been used to build some impressive iconic locations from other games. The aforementioned Redditor mojoswoptops2020 recentlyrecreated Nipton fromFallout: New Vegasusing the editor, and thanks to the versatility of the tools available, the post-apocalyptic feel and even the mood have been faithfully rendered.Call of Dutymaps,Pokemon’s Pallet Town, and even the Eiffel Tower have also made their way out of theFar Cry 5map editor and onto Reddit at one point or another.
Despite the many laughs the internet has had with the GlasgowWonkaevent, most paying customers were probably disappointed with what their $40 ticket got them, especially considering the range ofWilly Wonkamerchthat’s currently available. With a little savvy shopping and searching online, a much more convincing littleWonkacorner can be created in any home.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
WHERE TO PLAY
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