Hoax of the Week

So, for some time now, I have been a fan of an indie-musical-comedy act known as Nirvana the Band Show, which stars two guys from Toronto. One of which is Jay McCarrol (with one L).

Well, after Obama's election, The Daily Beast -a wannabe Huffington Post - featured an article on potential gowns Michelle Obama could wear to her husband's inauguration, as designed by Project Runway participants and winners. It turns out the Daily Beast's fall intern is not as efficient in the art of internet research as others, because the wrong McCarroll was sought and found. Using an online search, the Beast found and solicited Jay McCarrol (one L - of Nirvana the Band Show fame) to design a dress ---- and he did! Well, he got his 20-year-old friend from Ryerson to design it. The picture was picked up by several outlets, including Jezebel, Us Weekly, and was even mentioned by the creative director of Barneys (who praised the burlap sack-dress).

McCarrol also included an artist's statement alongside the dress sketch:

"From concept to cut this dress is symbolic of the new found responsibilities we as Americans have attained in light of our country's economic crisis. The idea is simple, we as Americans need to live within our means, get back to basics, and rebuild a solid foundation to live upon."

McCarrol then added, "God bless America bitches."

To be fair, McCarrol's website has no mention of Project Runway, and even posts his picture! McCarrol is 24, McCarroll is 34 - big difference.

Left: Jay McCarroll, Project Runway, Right: Jay McCarrol, Nivana The Band Show