there’s this crazy video going viral about a 17-year-old girl named Janelle Kelly going missing, but wait for it… turns out, it’s all a joke! Like, what?! Her two friends, Megan Cleary and Katie Clements, made a whole thing out of it, and now everyone’s either laughing or super confused. I seriously thought this was real at first, but nope, it’s just a comedy skit.
So, here’s what happens. These two girls show up on this news show, Today Now, asking people for help to find their “missing” best friend, Janelle. And guess what they did? They used the ugliest photo of Janelle ever to announce she’s missing. Like, wow, some friends, right?
They’re all emotional and stuff, saying they haven’t slept since Janelle disappeared. But then, in the middle of asking for help, they start gossiping! Like, for real. They were out there telling random stories about people from their school while Janelle’s supposed to be missing. Viewers were totally shocked. I mean, people kinda figured it was a prank because they were acting super dramatic, but it fooled a lot of folks too!
Gossip During a Missing Report?!
So, the news host, Jim Haggerty, asks Megan and Katie what they’d say to Janelle if she was watching. Megan goes, “We miss you. We’re looking for you. Oh, and Stuffy P from biology is pregnant.” And Katie jumps in with, “Yeah, she says she’s not, but she’s wearing sweaters in May, so…” 😳
Like, what even? They totally switched from talking about their missing friend to spilling gossip on live TV. At this point, people started catching on that it was a prank. But the weirdest part? They even talked about how they posted a gross pic of Janelle online so that if she saw it, she’d definitely come back and say something. 😂
The Amber Alert That Wasn’t
It gets even crazier! They said they organized an Amber Alert across California for Janelle, but instead of useful info, it was like, “Janelle Kelly, Meghan saw Mr. Byrd’s you know what through his gym shorts yesterday. She almost puked.” 😬 Yep, that happened.
Obviously, people were like, “What is happening?” but it turns out this was all a part of a comedy skit. The show aired way back in 2011, but thanks to TikTok, it’s blowing up again in 2024.
The Truth Behind the Comedy Skit
By now, everyone figured out it wasn’t real. The whole thing was a joke, and the girls—Megan and Katie—were just actors. According to IMDb, the short comedy play was called “Missing Teen’s Friends Go on TV to Plead for Her Release, Gossip About Ugly Classmates,” and it aired in 2011. It’s directed by J.J. Adler, and honestly, it’s hilarious now that we know it’s fake.
Honestly, this whole thing is wild. Who knew a missing report could turn into a full-on gossip session? Classic prank move!
