Remote Romance
Remote Romance (リーモート・ロマンス, Rīmōto Romansu) is a Stand designed by Hirohiko Araki for the Hirohiko Araki JoJo Exhibition 2012. It's purpose was to promote the exhibition via internet live-streaming.
Appearance
The Stand appears to be based on a personal computer, with a screen covering its face and keyboard keys on its gauntlets not unlike Chocolate Disco. It is also draped in a garment covering its entire body, making its shape less defined compared to other Stands, which mostly have well-defined bodies.
History
The original user of Remote Romance was a legendary hacker put to death in 2006. After his death, only his Stand remained on the network for anyone with access to a particular site to use it.
Ability
Broadcasting: The Stand possesses humans who have access to a particular server and gives them the ability project an alter ego to a remote location.[1]
Gallery
Header of the Streaming Page
Explanation and Stats
Remote Romance on the gallery
Remote Romance about to start his journey
Remote Romance showing the gallery to its users
Remote Romance Showing his "User"
Remote Romance in action
Remote Romance Hands
Another Face looking the Exhibition
Araki on the Jojo Exhibition presenting Remote Romance
Trivia
- Dixie Flatline is a hacker character from William Gibson's novel Neuromancer. He had died, but a saved copy of his mind existed in cyberspace during the story.
- This "Stand" was created to stream a visit to the exhibition via internet. The real life "Stand" made a visit to the gallery on particular days, showing its "users" the art exhibited.
