But now, internet sleuths uncovered a darker truth: this would-be Unknown was a fake.
Among the more salacious details, he described a subplot about The Unknown, a dastardly rival chocolate maker.
There is a man who lives here.
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(Gizmodo obtained a copy of the unhinged AI-generated script from Willys Chocolate Experience.Read it here.)
Days later, rumors swirled that the actress who played The Unknown was preparing to come forward.
Then, on Thursday, Manchester-based comedianJain Edwards posted a video.
I think I looked cool, she said, pantomiming the hand gestures seen in videos of The Unknown.
I brought that mask from home.
But then users on X/Twitter started digging into her account.
Edwards did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
One YouTuberpromiseda video essay with original research exposing the ruse.
Hope thats ok and sorry to waste your time!
Children were crying, not denying that, Edwards said in her original video about The Unknown.
You know, as well as being traumatized.
For now, the true identity of The Unknown will have to stay unknown.
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