Anthony Barbieri Fools Court TV News

Ever heard of Jake Byrd? Maybe you recall his appearance at the Michael Jackson trial or have seen him at Paris Hilton's news conference? Would you like to meet him sometime in your life? While Mr. Byrd seems like a funny acquaintance to make, chances are that you will never meet him. This is simply because he doesn't exist. If you do meet him, shake his hand for me, I'll be impressed!

Jake Byrd is the creation of Anthony Barbieri who is a famous comedy writer who has written for famous shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live and done voices for Crank Yankers. On the Jimmy Kimmel Live show he makes fun of his fictitious character with the sketch "Jake Byrd...Celebrity Avenger!" He has made Court TV News and The New York Times believe that he is an actual person.

He led The New York Times to believe that he is real by appearing at Michael Jackson's trial in 2005 while pretending to be a psycho fan of Michael. He even told the news that the day of Michael's acquittal would be a great one for those who sleep with little boys. I find this extremely controversial and strikingly funny at the same time.

He was also shown on television at Paris Hilton's news conference wearing a hat that declared "Let her Live!" I find this to be hilarious and genius! He has even created a fictitious life for himself complete with a false occupation. He claims to work in Chino, California as a tropical fish store associate. To fool television networks and newspapers takes guts and skill and he obviously possesses both in copious amounts. I suppose it takes a bit of craziness and good humor, which I respect as well.

Anyone who will try and support the freeing of Paris Hilton will more than likely get shot on site, but he brazenly showed up to her news conference as Jake Byrd. He showed he was on her side by wearing a hat showing his support of the heiress. That will shut those celebrity supporters up! Can't he be sued for this? Is he exercising freedom of speech? Is he insane? Anything involving Paris Hilton lately is hysterical to me, so I believe that he is just ingeniously funny.