The Boy Who Became Judy Garland. [NYTimes]
posted by Fizz on Nov 12, 2011 - 17 comments

Frédéric Bourdin can be anyone he wants.
posted by Dipsomaniac on Aug 13, 2008 - 36 comments

In the grand tradition of Kaycee Nicole, Anthony Godby Johnson, and Kodee Kennings, Jesse James was a studly volunteer firefighter and 9/11 hero who A History of Violence screenwriter Josh Olson's friend Audrey fell in love with over the internet. He turned out to be not what he seemed. None other than Harlan Ellison himself took part in the intervention, and the ensuing confrontation of the perpetrator was recorded for posterity. Via.
posted by Locative on Oct 12, 2007 - 88 comments