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I have this idea to make something as a unique art project. It is either the craziest, dumbest, most impractical thing ever … or it’s a crazy, dumb, impractical thing that will be awesome.

I will need exactly one million people, from anywhere in the world, to make it happen. I wonder if that’s possible.

Feel free to speculate, if you’re into that sort of thing.

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26 July, 2017 Wil

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368 thoughts on “i have an idea…”

  1. Cyn Hanrahan McC says:
    27 July, 2017 at 9:23 am

    I love crazy art projects, especially collaborative. I’ll be watching for the update.

  2. Kristina Cline says:
    27 July, 2017 at 9:25 am

    If its for art for art sake, I’m in. Especially if it is in WA, because I live in WA

  3. Brad says:
    27 July, 2017 at 9:38 am

    If it involves drawing/painting I am in

  4. Tara Kimberley Torme says:
    27 July, 2017 at 9:44 am

    Hi Wil, count me in. you can contact me at [email protected]. Tara Kimberley Torme

  5. Stephen Gower says:
    27 July, 2017 at 10:00 am

    I am 100% confident it’s possible. I’m in. I assume this will have some writing component but with such a vague description it could be anything! Exciting even if I don’t get to take part.

  6. Mandy says:
    27 July, 2017 at 10:10 am

    I’m in! Crazy, Dumb, and Impractical are my middle names. (It’s hell on paperwork.)

  7. Laura A Graham says:
    27 July, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Sounds interesting to me

  8. Russiophile says:
    27 July, 2017 at 10:48 am

    You need 1 million people. There are 470 million English speakers in the world (low-end estimate). 1/470 = 0.002. So the question really is, can you convince 0.002% of a group to participate? If you went to the mall and asked 0.002% of the (say) 300 people shopping to help, you would need less than one person.

    So, yes. 0.002% is doable if you have the means to contact the entire population of 470 possible participants.

  9. Michael says:
    27 July, 2017 at 11:07 am

    Crazy, dumb, and impractical? Wil Wheaton organizing?? Where do I sign up???

  10. Kirill Nam says:
    27 July, 2017 at 11:20 am

    Count me in! What’s the plan, Captain?

  11. Sheala says:
    27 July, 2017 at 11:59 am

    Yes?

  12. Miranda says:
    27 July, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    I’m down.

  13. MissaButton says:
    27 July, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    I’m 1 in 1 000 000 🙂

  14. Mikus says:
    27 July, 2017 at 2:12 pm

    Ok, I’m game…

  15. jordrokÉric says:
    27 July, 2017 at 2:25 pm

    Let’s make it so.

  16. Kevin Key says:
    27 July, 2017 at 2:26 pm

    As long as it’s not a revisiting of “Hands Across America” I’m in–and I’m in Chicago.

  17. Piccadilly Jilly says:
    27 July, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    I’m in!

  18. Eden Hagelman says:
    27 July, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Sign me up, if that helps..

  19. Andreas says:
    27 July, 2017 at 4:23 pm

    count me in as a token european :).
    curious to hear more.

  20. Leepfroggie says:
    27 July, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    The ‘exactly’ part has me fascinated. 1 000 000 is perfect, but 1 000 001 just won’t do!

  21. Brenning Dragonbred says:
    27 July, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    As long as I don’t have to do anything weird or unpleasant (like eating shards of glass or being nice to my sister).

  22. clinton says:
    27 July, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    I’m interested. What can I do to help?

  23. Clinton says:
    27 July, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    I’m Interested

  24. Michael says:
    27 July, 2017 at 6:23 pm

    Can I be 12,345 of 1,000,000?

    Because 7 of 9 was taken.

  25. Spudnuts says:
    27 July, 2017 at 6:25 pm

    Wilcon.

    Okay, I’m ready for this.

    Seriously.

  26. Kathy says:
    27 July, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    I’m in

  27. Kathy says:
    27 July, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    I’m in!

  28. Simon Ponder says:
    27 July, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    I think its possible. Certainly you can tap into your twitter audience and get it done. or close to it.

    Almost makes me think thats what you did with this.

  29. Pamela Faust says:
    27 July, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    Do tell!!!

  30. Lynn says:
    27 July, 2017 at 8:24 pm

    Of course it is possible! I’m in!

  31. wabbit89 says:
    27 July, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    I’m in TX. And if I can help, I’m in.

  32. Mary Beth says:
    27 July, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    I’m in!

  33. Audrey says:
    27 July, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    Sounds interesting. I’m in 🙂

  34. James Bradford says:
    27 July, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    Guuuurl, you’re gonna have to elaborate to get a commitment, but I’m listening…

  35. Nan Arnold says:
    28 July, 2017 at 12:15 am

    What they all said … and I’m in too !! Can’t wait .. 🤔🤗🤣

  36. Wayne says:
    28 July, 2017 at 12:50 am

    Yessir. Loving that idea. What do you need me to do?

  37. katster says:
    28 July, 2017 at 2:39 am

    I would want to see what I could contribute, but if I can, I will.

  38. Illuminatus (@TaroIlluminatus) says:
    28 July, 2017 at 2:52 am

    Are we going to Mars? Let’s do this!

  39. Nicola Lugato says:
    28 July, 2017 at 4:13 am

    you have my axe

  40. Michael Becker says:
    28 July, 2017 at 5:35 am

    a crazy, dumb and impractical thing of art … sounds like fun.

    Count me in.

  41. Mary says:
    28 July, 2017 at 5:41 am

    Yep! Count me in!

  42. Short Stack (@webcest) says:
    28 July, 2017 at 7:35 am

    Colour this Aussie lass intrigued

  43. Lacey says:
    28 July, 2017 at 8:39 am

    Me! I would be interested.

  44. Brian Greenberg says:
    28 July, 2017 at 9:40 am

    Well, 309 comments – only 999,691 to go!

    You might want to consider teaming up with that kid who wanted free chicken nuggets from Wendy’s (or with Ellen DeGeneres). They both seem to know how to get this kind of thing done. 😉

  45. Kirsten Smith says:
    28 July, 2017 at 10:40 am

    I’m in, obviously, but I have what may be a strange suggestion. Joseph Gordon-Levitt developed his HitRecord idea that is worldwide, you might be able to use his model to get this idea off the ground.

  46. Steven says:
    28 July, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Im in Panama count me in!
    [email protected]

  47. EmberVoices says:
    28 July, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Super curious and potentially interested in helping! (And obviously very much not alone in this!) -E-

  48. Andrea Kenner says:
    28 July, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Count me in. I’m #313 of a million!

  49. Anne says:
    28 July, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    Count me in

  50. LizzieLizzie says:
    28 July, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    Whatcha need, boss?

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