The Empire State Building climbing stunt is now brand-trend slop
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
9/25
Freshness
8/25
Authority
25/20
Brand Signal
9/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
The Empire State Building is one of (if not the most) iconic symbols of New York City, so it’s unsurprising that many people go to extreme lengths to see it. But a recent pair of visitors have taken it too far. On July 1, a couple wearing all-black masks and clothing climbed to the top of the Empire State Building’s 204-foot spire and quickly went viral for it. Holding hands at the pinnacle, the c


