You tell me this has nothing to do with Obama's election in 2008

The accompanying note to the video at YouTube gives you the background you need to frame what you're about to see:

On the night of July 27th, 2012, a huge prank was pulled in New York City and this is the video of what took place. Brett Cohen came up with a crazy idea to fool thousands of pedestrians walking the streets of Times Square into thinking he was a huge celebrity, and it worked! Not only did it work, it caused quite a stir. This social experiment, of sorts, makes a profound statement about how modern culture is so attracted to pop culture, without any real credibility needed.

No real credibility needed.

'Nuff said?

H/T to Deacon Greg Kandra.