One of the perks that many non-VIP humans are not aware of are 'gifting sessions', which is where HIGH LEVEL brands who are trying to reach tastemakers and influencers 'gift' you some of their branded material, because you are a buzzworthy influencer. These usually happen at relevant events like SXSW, Coachelly, or any other place where alts/influencers are gathering. Whether it is 'clothes', 'sunglasses', 'gimmicky technology', or anything that you might tweet about/wear in a photo shoot, being 'relevant' means 'getting gifted.'

In this picture, you see Aziz Ansari 'heisting' a gifting session. He really has the face of 'look at all this free shit I got, yall! I <3 being a famous alt celeb!' As a relevant person who have gone thru his fair share of gifting sessions, u sorta wonder if 'gifting' is authentic, and if it is 'right'... Is ur brand getting 'leveraged', or is it worth it for 'free shit'? Do you make urself appear to be 'less authentic' and like 'you are poor' when you hit a gifting session 'too hard'?

Does Aziz Ansari 'look good' walking away from this gifting session?
Do u think he 'needs $$' or 'just likes good deals' [via GROUPON]?
If u were a relevant alt celeb, how hard would u 'gift'?
Do u look less authentic when ur wearing free, branded gear?
Have you or a buzzband u know ever been to a 'gifting session'?

Aziz Ansari

Actor, Alternative Celebrity

Aziz Ansari is an indie comic who is often associated wit the hit show 'Parks and Recreation' or the now defunct MTV show 'Human Giant.'

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