Remember the Brooklyn comedian that got himself1 million dollarsby posting youtube videos asking for a cool million ? It was ahoax.
Three weeks ago wereportedthat Craig Rowin was receiving 1 million dollars from Benjaman, an unknown investment banker that called Rowin after viewing one of his videos on YouTube. It turns out “Benjaman” is an actor.
Prior to getting his fake mill, Rowin made several pleas to various celebrities and milionaires telling them he simply wanted to be a millionaire, and offered no particular reason why he should be given the money.
We thought it was a pretty amazing story if it were true, but we alsopointed outearlier that Rowin also contributes to the Onion, so it isn’t that surprising this is bs. In the video below Rowin burns up the cheque he receives on stage at The UCB Theatre in Manhattan on Wednesday.
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The Daily NewscallsRowin the “not-so-funnyman”, likely because they feel punked. It’s slightly funny.
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Brodie Beta is a technology enthusiast with a passion for gadgets, media and anything related to the Web. She has worked in communications(show all)Brodie Beta is a technology enthusiast with a passion for gadgets, media and anything related to the Web. She has worked in communications and media for the past nine years. Follow her on twitterhere.
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