Brilliant. The combination of a looks-too-good-to-be-true video, the patina of respectability that comes when a TV talking head introduces the clip, and the internet as a means for spreading links illustrates just how easy it is to fool lots of people — including professionals who should know better.
I did show the original video to my family for a laugh.
Jimmy Kimmel Reveals “Worst Twerk Fail EVER – Girl Catches Fire” Prank.
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What I’d like to know is why it was even newsworthy?