Reaction to Barack Obama’s Victory in Times Square (2008)
Street-level footage and interviews capturing public reaction to Barack Obama’s presidential victory (Times Square, New York City and Washington DC, November 4, 2008).
2000s
Chicago Voter to Obama: ‘Don’t Touch My Girlfriend’
A candid street encounter in which a Chicago voter tells Barack Obama not to touch his girlfriend (Chicago, Illinois, 2008).
Chicago Voter to Obama: ‘Don’t Touch My Girlfriend’
A candid moment in which a Chicago voter firmly tells Barack Obama not to touch his girlfriend during a campaign stop (Chicago, Illinois, 2008).
Miss Teen USA 2007 — South Carolina Answers a Question
A Miss Teen USA contestant gives a notoriously incoherent answer about maps and American education (United States, 2007).
A Kirson Classic: Street Talk (2006)
Man-on-the-street interviews from New York City in 2006 (New York City, 2006).
The Meth Epidemic — FRONTLINE Documentary
FRONTLINE documentary exploring the spread of methamphetamine addiction through street interviews and firsthand accounts (Rural America, 2006).
Jay Leno’s Science Quiz — Man on the Street
Jay Leno tests random people on the street with basic science questions (Los Angeles, California, 2000s).
Jay Leno Astronomy Quiz — Man on the Street
Jay Leno tests random people on the street with basic astronomy questions (Los Angeles, California, 2000s).
50 Cent Is Standing Right Behind You
Hidden camera prank in which 50 Cent stands directly behind people being interviewed, without them knowing (United States, 2000s).
Mike Tyson Is Standing Right Behind You
Hidden camera prank in which Mike Tyson stands directly behind people on the street without them knowing (United States, 2000s).
Jay Leno Jaywalking: Geography Test
Jay Leno’s Jaywalking segment testing random people on the street with basic geography questions (Los Angeles, California, 2000s).
Tom Cruise Loses Patience With Australian Reporter
Tom Cruise visibly loses patience during a confrontational 60 Minutes Australia interview (Australia, 2000s).