French Spiderman Climbs New York Times Building

Alain Robert, who calls himself “Spiderman” and happens to be French, is currently climbing The New York Times building in Midtown Manhattan. We have no idea why.

UPDATE: Hooray, he made it! Now he’s being hauled away in handcuffs! Also, Robert will forever be the answer to the trivia question, “What’s the fastest way to get to the top of The New York Times?” Zing.

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