On a scorching Saturday in Melbourne, a quirky event took an unexpected turn when a surprise contender was crowned the winner of the city’s inaugural Jacob Elordi lookalike contest. As spectators gathered on the lawn of the State Library Victoria, eagerly anticipating a parade of dashing doppelgangers vying for the coveted $50 prize, they were met with a surprising twist – not a single competitor showed up.
The organizer, Alicia Liang-Morgan, remained unfazed by the apparent lack of interest. “It was obviously very disorganised, but that’s the way it is,” she remarked nonchalantly. “That’s the way it was originally meant to be, and that’s the way I kept it.” Despite having five friends signed up to compete, none of them actually made an appearance.
An Unlikely Victor Emerges
Undeterred, Alicia and her friends combed the park for any potential participants. They managed to lure a few unsuspecting men with the promise of the $50 prize, including a library employee named Ali who was on his lunch break. “I think we’re a very loose interpretation of Jacob Elordi at best,” admitted one of the impromptu contestants, Mason, when asked about his resemblance to the Australian heartthrob.
However, when the judging began, there was one clear standout – a student named Maxxie, who bore an uncanny resemblance to the Euphoria star. The twist? Maxxie hadn’t even intended to enter the competition; he had simply shown up to watch.
I’m blown away. It’s crazy that a guy literally found off the street ended up looking more like Jacob Elordi than anybody we could have hoped for.
– Alicia Liang-Morgan, event organizer
Striking Resemblance or Mere Coincidence?
Despite the crowd’s enthusiasm, Maxxie remained humble about his newfound status as Melbourne’s premier Jacob Elordi lookalike. “I’d say it feels flattering, but I know it’s not real,” he confessed. “I know I don’t look like him at all, I’m just tall.”
The event, while seemingly frivolous, taps into a broader trend of celebrity lookalike contests that have taken social media by storm. From Timothée Chalamet in New York to Paul Mescal in Dublin, these viral sensations have attracted hundreds of participants and even caught the attention of the stars themselves.
A Light-Hearted Escape
For the attendees, the Jacob Elordi lookalike contest provided a welcome distraction from the sweltering heat and a chance to engage in some harmless fun. “If I saw someone who looked like Jacob Elordi, I wouldn’t be mad,” mused Milla, one of the spectators. “The dating pool in Melbourne is not that great, so if you look like him, then you are also an attractive man.”
As the event came to a close, with Maxxie being crowned the unlikely victor, it was clear that the real winner was the spirit of camaraderie and good-natured humor that permeated the gathering. In a world often plagued by serious issues and division, the Jacob Elordi lookalike contest served as a reminder of the power of coming together for a shared laugh, even if the reason is as simple as celebrating a fleeting resemblance to a Hollywood star.
Final Thoughts
While the event may have fallen short of expectations in terms of participation, it succeeded in capturing the attention of locals and media alike, providing a brief escape from the daily grind and a chance to revel in the absurdity of the moment. As Melbourne continues to grapple with heatwaves and the challenges of everyday life, the Jacob Elordi lookalike contest serves as a testament to the city’s resilience and ability to find joy in the most unexpected places.
For Maxxie, the accidental winner, the experience may have been surreal, but it’s one he’s unlikely to forget anytime soon. As for the rest of us, we can only hope that the next viral lookalike contest brings with it a renewed sense of community, laughter, and the reminder that sometimes, the best things in life are the ones we never saw coming.
