You can now star in your own Black Mirror episode as Netflix releases a tool to transport yourself into your own 'Streamberry' drama.
The streaming giant has created a 'You Are Awful' tool that lets fans convert their selfies into posters - inspired by episode one of the recently released series.
The tool comes after Netflix dropped five new episodes of the darkly humourous series Black Mirror which is created by Charlie Brooker.
The first episode entitled 'Joan Is Awful' follows the life of an 'average' woman (Annie Murphy) who suddenly discovers that her life has been transformed into a TV show by a global streaming service.
Join the Streamberry family today! #YouAreAwful https://t.co/AKX5HHhJR3
— Streamberry UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) June 20, 2023
Without giving too much away, Joan's life implodes after she sees actress Salma Hayek with an eerily similar haircut to her own.
The similarities don't end there either as every second of Joan's own life from that moment on is documented and broadcast to audiences on the Netflix-esque platform Streamberry - especially the ones she'd rather nobody knew about.
The darkly funny episode explores Joan taking on the streaming giant and the extremes that she's willing to go to reclaim her life.
Hidden meanings and thought-provoking plots are a given when it comes to Black Mirror episodes.
POV: me after watching the Joan is Awful episode from Black Mirror 👀 pic.twitter.com/lJjtHYauJ2
— Cameron Wilson (@CamJohnWilson) June 17, 2023
After watching 'Joan Is Awful', Netflix users have reacted on social media - many with the same joke and life lesson.
One fan shared: "After watching 'Joan is Awful' episode of Black Mirror, I have started reading Terms of Service of everything I sign up for. Scary times ahead."
A second person commented: "WHAT AN OPENER OF A SEASON!!!! Not Black Mirror telling us to read our Terms and Conditions!!!!"
A third person posted: "Netflix Black Mirror Joan is Awful. Moral of the story, read the terms and conditions."
And now Black Mirror films can join in the fun by starring in their own 'is Awful' series - or at least a hilarious poster.
How to use Netflix's Streamberry poster tool
Join the Streamberry family today! #YouAreAwful https://t.co/AKX5HHhJR3
— Streamberry UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) June 20, 2023
Celebrating the season six launch Netflix has changed its name on Twitter to Streamberry UK & Ireland.
The account tweeted a link to the new tool on Tuesday, writing: 'Join the Streamberry family today! #YouAreAwful.
You can try it for yourself by visiting the Streamberry website and entering your first name.
Users should note that words that are deemed rude will be starred on the final poster.
Once you've filled in your name, click continue and you can either take or upload a photo for your poster.
#YouAreAwful pic.twitter.com/2upD0Aarvm
— Becca Carey 🐝 (@becca_carey_) June 20, 2023
"Alright [name], please capture or upload a photo of yourself. You may even end up on a billboard!" the website instructed.
You can then adjust the picture using the arrows on the left, or zoom in and out by clicking on the magnifying glass icon.
You will then be asked to consent to Netflix's uses of your image for its marketing campaign, as well as its terms and conditions.
After clicking continue, you'll see your face at the top of a fake Streamberry site, with the option to download your poster.
Since its launch, fans have been rushing to social media to share their results and reactions.
One user commented: "Nice try I’ve read the T&C."
A second person joked: "I know how this ends."
While a third added: "I won't end up like Salma f****** Hayek."
Black Mirror is now available to stream on Netflix.
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