An homage for people keeping the fake real – Air Guitarists!

I have always been impressed with people that are a bit too lazy to learn the real thing, but still very keen on practicing it. Like people becoming the world champion playing Guitar Hero instead of learning how to play the guitar, or just not being able to keep from singing really loudly with a false voice at parties, to their peers’ great appreciation, instead of actually learning how to sing. Some people decide to every day write a blog, instead of actually sitting down to write something of real substance.

Last week the UK Air Guitar Championship was held in the O2 academy in Islington, and the winner, Wildthing37, is being sent on to the world championship in Oulu, Finland, the country who has brought to the world great acts such as tough guys Lordi and cool cats Boomfunk MCs, to go face-to-face against his likes in the ultimate air guitar showdown.

You might sense the sarcasm in my tone of voice, and I must admit that I have never thought highly of people playing Air Guitar. But after looking at this video from TIME’s website I must say that I am pretty impressed! These guys are putting on a way heavier performance than most acts they are imitating.

Maybe next year this Air Guitar virgin will also be on his way to Oulu to face the best of the best in the World Air Guitar championship. I just need to come up with a cool stage name!

Okay, I’m still being sarcastic..