Apple Shares Humorous 'Backstage' Video Shown During WWDC Opening

[MacRumors]

To kickoff its 2015 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple shared a humorous "Backstage" video starring Saturday Night Live alum Bill Hader. Hader took on the role of David LeGary, WWDC's director, prepping for the big show.

As of this afternoon, Apple's uploaded the "Backstage" video to YouTube, giving those who missed the WWDC keynote live stream a chance to watch the opening act.

The video makes references to several apps like Angry Birds and Tinder, with several app mascots on hand. There's a guy in a bird costume for Angry Birds, and a goat for Goat Simulator. Community's Danny Pudi raps a silly song during the video, and it ends showing just a water bottle and a laptop after a power failure. "All right, we'll work with it," says Hader. "I'll tell you what, whoever walks out there better have something incredible to say."

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is wrapping up later this week. During the keynote event, the company debuted iOS 9, OS X 10.11, watchOS 2, and Apple Music.

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[Slix]

I was laughing so hard during this video before the keynote. Apple always knows how to start a keynote!

 

[mitso]

Ah.. Hilarious..

 

[AngerDanger]

It's good to see Park in a new line of work after being employed by House.

 

[movieator]

Best part of the keynote, really.

 

[Quu]

I loved that opener. I thought it was the best opening to WWDC they've ever done.

 

[peterh988]

Did Tim make a cameo in the lift full of Tim 'Cookalikes'? He should have really.

 

[Benjamin Frost]

I'm afraid I didn't like this opening at all. I didn't find it funny. I wasn't entertained; just irritated. I was relieved to get to Craig Federighi's presentation. Now he was funny, entertaining and engaging to watch.

Sorry I can't be more positive.

 

[Shayanftw]

It was as big as a fail WWDC was

 

[blacktape242]

eh, it was ok.....

 

[KazuSnow]

I feel like disambiguation marks (') should be used for Humorous instead...

 

[soupcan]

I chuckled. It was fun.

 

[Waxhead138]

They could have made a "sequel" that takes place after the keynote, in the elevator....made straight for YouTube consumption only:

Bill Hader as Stefan: "Oh my god, No New Apple TV !!!" Hisssssss, then hands over mouth and nose.....

 

[kirky29]

I actually laughed out loud a few times at it, really enjoyed it as an opener!

 

[Noble Actual]

It was better than the iOS 7 WWDC intro where they showed like a 2 minute trailer of just lines and dots with a smooth voice talking about design and all that other stuff. Bored people to sleep.

 

[seble]

Not sure if my British humour isn't in check, but I didn't find it at all 'humorous'...

 

[aaronptrck]

I didn't find it at all humorous myself.... It was Apple "TRYING" to be funny.

 

[Traverse]

I enjoyed it. The only part that made me smile was the hot coffee scene.

 

[mrgraff]

I'm thinking that the entire sketch was inspired by the beginning of the movie "Birdman."

 

[PowerBook-G5]

It was better than the iOS 7 WWDC intro where they showed like a 2 minute trailer of just lines and dots with a smooth voice talking about design and all that other stuff. Bored people to sleep.

I actually liked that one . . . Maybe it was the music.

 

[interstella]

I had no idea it was an actor playing the part. I assume he's an actor. Or is he a comedian? Most of us outside the US have probably never heard of him. I certainly haven't. Oh wait, he's an "alum", whatever that is.

Anyway, i enjoyed it!

 

[charlieasmith96]

Am I the only one who interpreted it as Apple making fun of Samsungs crazy over-the-top keynotes, suggesting that simpler is better?

 

[Noble Actual]

I actually liked that one . . . Maybe it was the music.

It was more that I felt they forced it too much. They knew people who have issues with it and wanted to keep on reminding people why it was good. They kept on showing it throughout the year during other events which made it boring.

 

[Dark Void]

Right before they unveiled OS X Tyrannosaurus Rex.

 

[jayducharme]

whoever walks out there better have something incredible to say.

Oh, the irony....