Have you ever wondered what drives people to do incredibly dangerous stunts (like the couple who scaled the Empire State Building in New York City yesterday? The answer the two Russian daredevils gave was that they were, “neoartists exploring identity, fear & freedom.” More to the point, they were thrill seeking love birds who hoped their YouTube engagement video would go viral (It did). She said yes, he gave her a ring and shortly thereafter, the two were greeted by Emergency Services officers from NYPD who climbed ladders up to the spire to encourage them to come down. The pair who received matching bracelets on the observation deck, were whisked away and given overnight accommodations in the clink. At last word, the two were facing arraignment in a Lower Manhattan Court as of this morning.
