Ryan Reynolds – you know, the guy who plays Deadpool – prides himself on being a funny guy. His latest stunt is Mint Mobile+, a streaming service named after the premium wireless service that he purchased last year. What’s cool is that the streaming site is completely free to access, but what’s stupid is that it only plays one movie: 2003’s Foolproof, which stars Kristin Booth and, unsurprisingly, Ryan Reynolds.
While the catalog is lacking, this is a pretty interesting way to market a cellular service. “It’s a bit unconventional which is why I like it,” said Reynolds after his Mint Mobile purchase. “Celebrities generally invest in high-end products like skincare brands or delicious gin companies. Yet Mint is making wireless way more affordable at a time when the average American is paying 65 dollars a month. I’m excited to champion a more practical approach to the most essential technology.”
Mint Mobile+’s design looks suspiciously similar to Disney Plus, but we’ll chalk that up to coincidence. (Actually, it isn’t, since the trail on the Mint Mobile+ logo is an obvious rip-off of Disney’s.)
Every tech company needs a streaming service. So… introducing Mint Mobile +. The world’s most affordable streaming service! pic.twitter.com/lSMzeurKp8
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 12, 2020