South Bend Soap Opera: What Does It Mean To "Catfish?'
Posted:
Updated:
PHILADELPHIA -
Former Notre Dame linebacker, Manti Te'o's inspirational story about leading his team to the BCS Championship Game following his girlfriend's death turned out to be a sick joke played on him by people he knew.
As it turns out, the woman never existed. The two never even met in person.
The Deadspin.com report where the hoax was first reported says the fake person was actually created by a man who several sources identified as being close with Te'o.
Some people may wonder how a star football player could get tangled up in something like this. But it's a lot more common than you think.
There's even a term for it called "catfish."
MTV has a show based on the whole idea, with real people who think they are in real relationships.
Nev Schulman is the guy who helps these people get in contact with each other. He started the catfish craze when made a movie about his online relationship that turned out to be a lie.
And, get this: Schulman told MTV News that the woman who is picture was being used as Te'o's girlfriend contacted him to help her solve the mystery back in December.
That was one of our topics of conversation this morning on "Good Day," which you can watch in the video clip above.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:09:40 GMT
Tuesday was National Waitstaff day across the United States. FOX29's own Jenn Frederick stopped into Bob's in Roxborough Tuesday morning to help serve those who normally serving others.
National Waitstaff Day is celebrated locally at Bob's in Roxborough.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:33:17 GMT
Brides are eager to take the last name of their husband after they tie the knot. Recent studies show that only 18% of women are interested in keeping their maiden names- which is down from a record high
More women are going retro when it comes to their last names after they marry, and taking their husband's surname.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:59 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:59:32 GMT
Hurricane Sandy slammed into the coast of New Jersey last October.The beloved shore towns of so many millions were battered.Businesses were destroyed. Homes were demolished. Many tears were shed.But,
Hurricane Sandy slammed into the coast of New Jersey last October.The beloved shore towns of so many millions were battered.Businesses were destroyed. Homes were demolished. Many tears were shed.But,
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:45 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:45:47 GMT
One of the top football prospects in Pennsylvania is giving up a free ride to college. Hear the reason why, in his own words, he'd rather run into a recording studio than into the end zone.
One of the top football prospects in Pennsylvania is giving up a free ride to college. Hear the reason why, in his own words, he'd rather run into a recording studio than into the end zone.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-15 13:58:24 GMT
It was early in the morning when Kacie and Jenn set out for the Jersey shore - Matoloking to be exact. The mission was to catch Prince Harry's eye - maybe meet and chat with the Prince. Kacie diligently
It was early in the morning when Kacie and Jenn set out for the Jersey shore - Matoloking to be exact. The mission was to catch Prince Harry's eye - maybe meet and chat with the Prince. Kacie diligently
WJBK-TV | Fox 2 16550 West Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075
Main Station: (248) 557-2000 Newsroom: (248) 552-5103
