Tucker Carlson Gets Pranked by YouTubers Impersonating Palace Official
YouTubers fooled right-wing TV host with false claims
In a surprising turn of events, popular YouTubers Josh Pieters and Archie Manners managed to prank well-known right-wing TV host Tucker Carlson. The duo successfully posed as a palace official responsible for editing an image of Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, which caused a stir on social media.
In a recently released video, Pieters and Manners shared the details of their ingenious prank on Carlson’s team. They pretended to be Kate and Prince William’s digital content creators and claimed that they had been fired for poorly editing the image of Princess Kate.
An elaborate ruse to secure an exclusive interview
To add credibility to their prank, the YouTubers even created a fake employment contract complete with a Kensington Palace crest. As part of their effort to deceive Carlson’s producers, they included a clause stating that the royals had the authority to “amputate one limb of their choosing” if Manners failed to pass his probationary period.
Despite Carlson’s team performing background checks, Pieters and Manners successfully fooled them. They managed to secure an interview with Tucker Carlson where they explained how they edited the Christmas-themed image of Kate Middleton.
Implications of the prank and the power of viral conspiracies
The prank comes at a time when social media has been flooded with conspiracy theories surrounding the princess’s activities and well-being. The release of the photo by Kensington Palace on Mother’s Day only fueled the fire.
Concerns over the authenticity of the photo prompted numerous photo agencies, including AP, AFP, and Reuters, to remove the image from their platforms. Subsequently, the Princess of Wales took to social media to address the issue, admitting to editing the image.
The viral conspiracies and speculation surrounding the princess’s whereabouts have often caused distress and misinformation. Pieters and Manners, by sharing the prank, intended to combat the spread of further misinformation.
Reactions to the prank
Despite the subterfuge, the interview between Carlson and the YouTubers ended on a positive note. Carlson expressed his fascination with the story and complimented Pieters and Manners on their ability to captivate his interest. The segment is expected to air soon on the Tucker Carlson Network.
All in all, the prank highlights the power of viral conspiracies in the age of social media and the importance of vigilance in questioning the authenticity of online content.
