An individual in California who identifies as a furry shared an April Fool’s prank claiming that a newborn baby had been named after Charlie Kirk. To make the prank appear believable, the furry, named John, changed their X account name to resemble a radio station, calling it “WLDG Newsradio 67.1 FM.” The letters WLDG stood for “Wild Dog,” referencing their username @john_wilddog.
In the viral tweet, John posted a picture of a newborn alongside an image of a building representing a medical center, with a caption announcing the news. They wrote, “BREAKING: The first local baby of April is born. Charlie Kirk Curtis was born at 12:01 AM at Robinson Medical Center. Both mother and baby are safe and healthy. Congratulations to the parents! Stay tuned to WLDG Newsradio 67.1 FM for more news.”
The tweet is gaining attention because it reached over four million users and initially appeared to be a genuine news announcement. Some users believed the claim, while others recognized it as an April Fool’s joke. The post highlights how quickly online content can spread and capture attention, especially when it mixes humor with a format that resembles real news.
People Reacting to the California Furry’s Prank
The video sparked reactions online. Many users appeared to believe the tweet posted by the California furry, which led to reactions expressing disbelief. One person wrote, “Named after Charlie Kirk, born on April Fools Day.. his life is OVER.” Another commented, “Couldn’t imagine loving a podcaster so much I name my child after him. Weird as hell, and no I’m not liberal!” A third user added, “Dawg his parents are pathetic human beings politicizing a kid.”
More users initially took the post seriously. One person wrote, “The parents named their newborn after a political commentator at 12:01 AM which means this was not a spontaneous decision made in the delivery room. Someone had this planned, discussed it, agreed on it and was just waiting for the baby to arrive so they could make it official.” Others quickly realized it was an April Fool’s joke. One user said, “I genuinely fell for this for a moment until I realized it’s April Fools Day. I’m such an idiot.” Another added, “Praying to god it’s all an April Fools joke.”
The April Fool’s prank fooled many people online and serves as a reminder that not everything on the internet can be taken at face value.
