The power of suggestion is an amazing thing. Of course, so is the power of chronic, which the quasi-hippies at Coachella were undoubtedly smoking before appearing on Jimmy Kimmel’s “Lie Witness News” segment. Kimmel sent a correspondent to the music and arts festival that’s hosted some of the greatest bands alternative music has to offer since 1999. It’s also somewhat of a stoner convention.

Kimmel’s correspondent asked a series of hipsters their thoughts on some “obscure” bands playing this year’s festival. The fact that none of the bands exist seemed completely lost on the concert-goers as they enthusiastically discussed their love of non-existent groups such as The Chelsea Clintons, Obesity Epidemic and Get the Fuck Out of My Pool. One guy even said he used to spin Two Door Cinema Club’s debut album “DJ Cornmeal” at a Canadian radio station “all the time.”

These people didn’t just say they’d heard of the bands, either. They elaborated on their music, whether it was commenting on how much they loved a certain album, or the group’s recent show, or that they hadn’t had the chance to see the band play yet. Never batting an eye, there was never a doubt that such a group existed. It’s truly unbelievable how easily minds can be tricked into believing complete fabrications. If the government ever wants to train a Manchurian candidate, it can probably find the perfect mark at Coachella.

Samantha Lile

Samantha Lile is a 2002 Missouri State University graduate of journalism and mass media. She has served as a reporter and editor for various newspapers throughout her journalism career. She made the leap into writing full-time after working for a major financial institution since 2000.

Because of her banking background, Samantha is knowledgeable in finance reporting, but is also strong in commentaries, personal profiles, youth studies, horticulture, history and entertainment-related works.

Samantha lives in Ozark, Mo. with her husband of nine years, four dogs and two cats.

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