Fat Kid Avoids Ridicule By Swimming With Shirt

Today Now! brings you the inspiring story of Brian Peete, a fat boy who hid his obesity from other children at the pool by keeping his shirt on.
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[@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing]

Just remember: The onion had to convince an actual fat kid to do this bit. And that in itself could have been hilarious

[@tardyfriend3549]

It could be a fat suit

[@jtm232556]

It's a child actor, moron. Same way any production casts any role for a big person.

[@ShivREdits]

@@tardyfriend3549 if you think he's wearing a fat suit, i think that would make *you* the dumbass

[@fridaymorning139]

@@tardyfriend3549 LOL this kid is NOT wearing a fat suit.

[@saucejohnson9862]

2008 was a different time for comedy.

[@Schurfable]

"You were able to disguise being a porker" Calling someone a porker, so casually, was hilarious

[@wutzit]

ikr I was dying 😂😂😂

[@jimmacca9549]

Yes, it's perfect script writing and perfect delivery.

[@StercoreOfficial]

Funny because Jim Haggity loves pork.

[@noahsno6503]

I read this the exact second the video said it.

[@OldIronbottom]

Stercore Pictures funny because Jim haggerty is pork

[@Sam-ky3su]

The Onion is proof that the best actors aren’t necessarily the most famous ones.

[@deejk2587]

lol so true

[@cinemaparadiso5402]

Clearly antisemitic comment. FYI Hollywood does not only look for a talent, but it also looks for the heritage and the harmonized Zionist values and the true masonic AMERICAN dogma for the future ruling personal in media and in the entertainment industry. Exactly the same in Washington.

[@BigSpaghetti6]

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[@ezekielgomez-goldberg9124]

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[@flargarbason1740]

I love how he uses a white Tshirt which gets transparent when wet.

[@caelin4174]

It doesn't get invisible you know. I don't know why that's such s big deal with kids or schoold

[@yeah8709]

@@caelin4174 uh huh ever heard the terms translucent or transpsrent?

[@Cjnw]

Migos wants to see him dab, too! 😀

[@zaryalace7475]

This guy knows how to pool.

[@mortezz1268]

Isn't that the whole point of this video?

[@gusterguy01826]

This is hilarious, and honestly props to that kid actor for taking it in stride.

[@AndrooUK]

What the hell do his parents think when they look in a mirror?

[@reddybear8506]

RedYellow Blue he definitely cried afterwards. Poor porker

[@knuthamsun6106]

Plus his acting was perfect

[@umangjain293]

knut hamsun it wasn’t acting bro, it wasn’t...

[@ghostly1245]

They switch to a close up of the reporters when they say mean things. I think they added the particularly nasty stuff in editing so they don't have to call a 12 year old boy a porker to his face.

[@lugerginyu]

"Who has been fat since birth" ohh that made me laugh

[@stanstanlison5791]

+Arlandah Goinkhoser He had a big fat discovery :)

[@xkaosxvpx8165]

Arlandah Goinkhoser too much lip surgery?

[@SoftEndy]

Arlandah Goinkhoser What the heck is that profile picture?

[@darryn5221]

Never I was skinny to birth and I’m still skinny with abs

[@stervenmealey1097]

it's an optical illusion

[@bkdmode]

I was just overwhelmed by Jim's sensitivity and careful word choices; that man truly has a heart of gold; he puts Ghandi & Mandela to shame!

[@PJ-zh5gd]

He's so professional!

[@smeni9495]

Ghandi was a british puppet tho

[@31redorange08]

What's Ghandi?

[@motomoto6902]

GANDHI* PLEASE DON'T DISRESPECT US INDIANS

[@motomoto6902]

@@31redorange08 Gandhi*

[@cheems7903]

Bro had his own list 💀💀

[@MrYokokurama1]

"And a SuperSized welcome to you my friend" OMG I can't breathe that was hilarious!

[@GnCFilms]

+AlisaBosconovich He almost loses it as he says it too, lol.

[@toostupidtoquit4324]

This is so glitched

[@robertv.3796]

That commit aged well

[@MrYokokurama1]

@@robertv.3796 Wow. I forgot that I ever even watched this video let alone posted that comment 5 years ago. Can't believe I got 4k likes. 🧐

[@adomant333]

@@MrYokokurama1 what changed in your life since then?

[@Citizen_Se7en]

The kid's matter-of-fact demeanor to every ridiculous question was pure comedy gold!

[@jimmacca9549]

Yeah it is perfect comedy.

[@jimmacca9549]

The whole scene is impeccable

[@jimmacca9549]

Also ''disguise uh being a porker''. Is awesome acting

[@fraist1]

@@Cjnw both are correct, with a “u” is British, and without is American

[@joey0047]

Lol for real. I imagine a young Jonah Hill

[@Benedic.]

bro added honorable mentions💀💀💀💀

[@breakingbacon658]

I remember I tried this in middle school. The other kids didn’t like it and tried to set me on fire with gasoline and some matches. I applaud this kids bravery.

[@sanuda]

So brave of you.

[@chriswebster24]

Omg I’d like to find the kids that did that to you so I could shake their hands. That’s hilarious!

[@aaronbozigian4310]

Jesus

[@KAMIKAZE_PLAY]

😂

[@forgotten1s]

I really hope youre joking...

[@garrosh7069]

I died when the guy kept calling him the names like Fatass and floppy breasts 😂

[@knuthamsun6106]

Those are the elements that make it less believable and less funny

[@MsMexicandude]

Lmao being a porker

[@samueld8413]

@@knuthamsun6106 *less believable and more funny

[@staceydash6938]

Me too. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WilliamCh999]

Double wide 😂

[@MiguelAngel-tc6ht]

I can't believe this News team acted so unprofessionally toward the poor kid. I am personally starting a facebook group and writing a letter to this Onion news station to bring their unprofessionalism to light.

[@Sangerino]

Are you serious?

[@MiguelAngel-tc6ht]

+Sangerino Naa i was just trolling. Was hoping people would catch on and like my comment to dupe others into thinking it's a real news story.

[@anonymousstone6087]

+Miguel Perez oh it's not real ? Well thank GOD

[@tabletennisrubysuet]

this is the onion a fake news reel not to be taken seriously.

[@heartsmileyface]

I was thinking the same

[@FaZeZombieslayer]

“You were able to disguise being a porker” I CANT BREATHE

[@Monicuxiable1]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vibhusingh9152]

are u george floyd?

[@tirididjdjwieidiw1138]

@@vibhusingh9152🦍

[@ryandelsignore]

1:21 the news guy continuing throwing out names that they may have called him 😆😂 I cracked 🤣

[@TheDeathOrange]

like the Little Britain fat fighters sketch

[@k2dbeats]

bro had his own list

[@RedGoji]

469th like

[@jongustavsen2227]

I feel like half the fun of this channel is tricking your friends into thinking it's real and watching their reactions. It really bothers me when people scream about how it's fake in the comments.

[@StrazdasLT]

Indeed, though at this point anyone that falls for Onion as a real news has it coming for them, they have been around for a decade.

[@TomFromYoutube]

I enjoy commenting like I believe the story just to see how many jackasses will reply that it's fake. It's great fun!

[@christianrupprechter3645]

Jon Gustavsen Dude chill out: It's fake!

[@knuthamsun6106]

You’re right, that is fun, which is why I wish onion wouldn’t overdo it (like with the floppy breasts comment), removing any doubt that it’s a parody

[@nirv]

That's why there's Phil Hendrie. Pure, untouched satire. His best shows were from 1995 to 2006. That's a pretty good run.

[@austinjohnson5482]

"you were able to disguise being a porker" AAHHAHAHAHAH

[@Maltesfilm]

The worst thing about this, is the fact that i have done this when i was younger and insecure about my body.

[@YMPictures]

I still do, but it’s not about insecurity it’s mainly because my skin is super sensitive to the sun.

[@Maltesfilm]

@@YMPictures That's fair, the same goes for my Sister, though i don't think she does this, she instead uses a ton of sun lotion and takes cover in the shade.

[@horsesaucery6965]

I do I make an excuse not to use the skin tight rashi as that is just as bad

[@ImanNewman]

I used to be like this but When I got into playing sports when I was 13 I lost a few pounds then wanted to look better so I dieted then just grew out of it and now 5 years later I'm pretty healthy :) but yeah it's fucked up but a good roast

[@shinkleihh]

i do it because im underweight

[@rotaryorphan7341]

1:22 bro added his favorite ones 💀

[@josephntula]

😂

[@CorazonSaraza]

And the honorable mentions are

[@RealFluidWRLD]

1:21

[@GearsFAN360]

He's the real Bobby Hill!

[@iShadowMtn]

I died at this comment and it takes a lot for me to laugh

[@darthmusturd9526]

Dammit Bobby!

[@Ty-vj4wg]

He sounds and acts a lot like him.

[@blackqweenmars]

Fr

[@CrodolookslikeFrody]

He has that same lil raspy voice 😆

[@NoOne-ky1er]

"What sort of name do they call you?" Goes on to add "Porky, Hog, Butterball." 🤣🤣

[@RamonaVirus]

Dont forget double-wide and f@t@ss lmao

[@admirosmanovic1368]

"Can you tell us a little about the shirt itself" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@joediesen1]

That's good journalism. He knows what questions to ask.

[@Pepito_El_Mas_Torito]

@@joediesen1ikr

[@glurgbarble7268]

"Brian, who's been fat since birth" the way they just breeze by these amazing one liners is so great

[@Kira-wo8rg]

"Discovery may help fat asses everywhere" ROFL xD

[@Icelasher]

This is kid looks like Bobby From king of the hill. No hate.

[@EvilAntic]

SILENT CHILLZ He also sounds a lot like him in the beginning.

[@garethbaus5471]

I wonder if it was an intentional limitation.

[@garethbaus5471]

Imitation

[@Eisenwulf666]

That boy ain't right Peggy

[@AmayzingJack]

Sounds like him too lmao

[@modernotaku1764]

“Porker” oh jim.... you better get used to those words...

[@pomegranteappleson1628]

“Double Wide, Butter Ball.” 😂😂😂

[@bbg447_]

saying double wide is crazy🤣

[@Jeremy-rx6en]

"yeah"

[@Pijnbank]

"You were able to shield the ridicule of being a porker..." omfg LMAO!

[@addmyigcosnbhigobytdg5886]

Omfg I haven’t seen that in awhile

[@imeevito1643]

Found the decade old comment

[@dixonyurras7274]

@@imeevito1643 found the one year old comment on a 11 year old comment

[@farttart2]

@@dixonyurras7274 Found the 12 year old comment with a 3 year, a 2 year, and a 1 year reply.

[@TheShowman696969]

Amazing story. Where do these kids come up with this stuff? Truly inspiring.

[@onyourleft5648]

Honestly the sheer confrontation and subtlety of the kids acting really help to explain the problems with bullying and fat-shaming in a way no celebrity shouting about body positivity ever properly iterates.

[@stephenmartinez4203]

1:59 "you were able to disguise being a porker" that has me DEAD 😂😂😂😂

[@intj4978]

I love these guys. I love how the Woman's Tone every time she said "Fat"' was loud.

[@GourSmith]

Not loud. Just *emphatic*

[@GezzaProductions]

I know it's fake but still I feel bad for this kid because they're still calling him fat

[@diddobaggins4794]

Gezza he’s not really fat it’s just a costume

[@roddydykes7053]

Gezza yeah well kids should be active enough to avoid being obese. Apparently that’s too much to ask in America

[@logang1470]

How are we going to act like it's the kids fault though?

[@xxxtentacles1656]

Sweet J because it is? How is it not his fault?

[@voxvelderrain9273]

XXX TENTACLES Sometimes, children can't decide what their parents buy or feed them. Notice how fat kids usually have fat parents. And there are also hundreds of other health factors such as metabolic rate being a primary example

[@Broadwayriah]

1:45 THE HEADLINE AT THE BOTTOM BYE- 😭😭

[@Berkay-xl4hu]

It took 10 years for me to discover this channel

[@orionbenziger1483]

We welcome you and remind you to sort by old videos

[@jacktait9849]

Same, and im so happy i did😂

[@cg6176]

Same. But I've never looked back. Just looked at all their videos. And enjoyed every single moment. Because hapiness is fleeting. So I better enjoy every 2 min video while it lasts.

[@greatgatsby3222]

His face at the end 😂😂 he was so surprised!😂

[@sonofmachiavelli4108]

😂 gold

[@Eeeemomo]

“You were able to disguise being a porker” this is the best thing ever

[@Halo2Trigate]

That “amazing” side comment around 0:21 was genius.

[@leomdk939]

it's the little things ... XD

[@pervasivedoubt150]

When the host started listing off the names “Porkie, hog, fat ass, double-wide, butterball”

[@stanstanlison5791]

"Whose been fat since birth..." Hahahahahahaha

[@neelav2394]

now when I look back, the people working for Onion were years ahead of everyone as far as humour was concerned. I love this channel!

[@Vultzzzz]

Ironic that Jim Haggerty call him a porker

[@HOTD108_]

Why?

[@PraecoLumieres]

David Wolfish Watch “Porkin’ Across America.” You’ll see.

[@newthrash1221]

This kid is a legend. “Yeah, no one laughed”. 😂

[@TheOmNomnomosaur]

I'm happy for this kid. He found a way to avoid ridicule, and there are so many people, like these news reporters, that are so supportive towards him. Way to go, Brian.

[@fernandaabreu5625]

The porker.

[@butterfinch]

That kids acting is so natural. I hope he kept it up!

[@xreverse_f1ash]

the shock on the kid's face at the end had me on the floor 🤣

[@Truth-Sikher]

This news guy wasn’t holding any insults back 😂

[@theirbrotherhoodandfriends6101]

As of this moment, this kiddo is my most favorite actor. I loved his acting.

[@WokkoM2000]

Bro threw in some honourable mentions

[@mariellatv2166]

Bro you come form in the video of h1t1

[@suchanderreddy]

God damn it, until I saw that it was published on Onion, I thought this was a real news channel. 😂

[@TheRubberDuck.1]

Wait so what is this on? Is it a movie or a tv show or something?

[@BigBoss-gb4cx]

They wouldn't be able to make videos like this now...

[@AFLoneWolf]

The look of absolute terror on the kid's face at the end is PRICELESS

[@MayaS-wk5yj]

“A super size welcome to you my friend”😂

[@aitotem]

The title alone hurt my childhood

[@cosmix_toast]

bro had his own list

[@fugazi0311]

I really admire this kid's courage for doing this Onion story. Seems pretty cool. As a side note, his voice is super deep for being young.

[@taroparchen3232]

*"Therefore you were able to disguise yourself from being a porker, is that correct"* 😂😂😂

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

Looking like a double-wide surprise.

[@RED-sl2le]

Just Some Guy with a Mustache I used to see you everywhere, now I see you everywhere but recently

[@flinggonza5688]

*smells, god *DAMN*

[@kingchicken8232]

what the hell are you doing here lmao

[@MONEYMAKINGJINO15]

Kai cenat stream brought me here 😂😂😂

[@Freakbo6]

same

[@Juice999wrld30]

John casterline brought me hear

[@_Scaraswife.]

💀

[@salmalam2748]

​@@Juice999wrld30 same

[@cabrone666]

bro been waiting for this interview

[@borisrivas2929]

bro made honorable mentions

[@TopStrikerMaverick]

“You were able to disguise uh, being a porker” My fingers were trembling with laughter quoting this😭😅😂

[@herrkrucke3154]

I probably would have been really sad to have been the child actor in this bit. He is more adult for doing this than most actual adults

[@SharinganeditsDAILY]

1:00 wtf💀💀💀💀

[@antboone9666]

Nah bros getting cooked by a news reporter 💀💀💀

[@sniperattackgaming6642]

It’s quite sad how the guy thought of those names so fast 1:13

[@LokendraSingh-dy1bg]

Last month I left all social media platforms, unsubscribed all political and influencers related channels from KZbin. Since then I am using KZbin only for entertainment purposes and KZbin also recommending me the best entertainment videos,and in that series of events I found this gem KZbin channel and you guys made my day with laughter.i wish I found this channel much before.

[@compl1catedsk]

The fact that to this day I thought this is a legit interview just shows how amazing the onion is

[@michael-h8153]

How funny the Onion used to be

[@Milkomeda_Galaxy]

@@michael-h8153 it is*

[@XeKZeN]

awesome kid, he can laugh at himself and he's not really afraid of being ridiculed, he gives permission to anyone to laugh at him, a truly enlightened being!

[@lazergaming5652]

Agreed.

[@paulthewhite]

These inspirational/feel-good stories are just the type of thing everyone needs to help get us through this current plague. Thank you Onion News Network.

[@pryingeyes1551]

Kid looks like a 37 year old republican senator.

[@Balen-]

Seriously lmao

[@carloschuta1398]

“A supersized welcome to you Brian ”. LMAO 😂

[@tj8870]

Now for those of you who aren't familiar, Brian who's been fat since birth... lol

[@mehelloYO]

I normally don't find shit funny, even when its hilarious to others. But this shit had my in tears. Holy shit my day is made.

[@tabushka292]

@Badr eddin He is just talking about his new Sony's Stupid Piece Of Shit That Doesn't Fucking Work that he just bought and he is trying to get it working. There is no reason for hate, we've all been through this bullshit

[@mrsnextdoor]

bro made his own list💀

[@Boxinghotspur57]

I saw a tiny clip of this ages ago and felt sad for the kid the way he said ‘yeah’ at 1:26. Now I know that this is comedy I gotta say the acting by that kid is amazing 😂😂

[@haventrickie4025]

Its not comedy you think that kids happy he should be by those disgusting people

[@damondriver6363]

"Not really sir, all those insults are new...😢" 😂😂😂

[@TEAtheoffical]

Best anchors ever.

[@kashharris3174]

Hopefully after five years you can spell actors right

[@sevenwhatuknow]

This acting is superb. This old Onion news casts are brilliant

[@leighd6409]

" A SUPERSIZE welcome to you, my friend!" The Onion is only saying what we all are afraid to say in our own lives!! Ahahah love this savage comedy

[@GR1MM_VR]

Bro forgot to hold back 💀 1:18

[@sankalpmahajan443]

He has such a cute voice like he has to push air out by force through his throat

[@AnthonyCua]

2020... 12 years and their vids are still funny. The Onion deserves more than 1.68 subs.

[@olofpalme3662]

they have more than 1.68 subs

[@MWorsa]

@@olofpalme36622.2 now! 🥳

[@Errupt]

Lmao the look of horror on his face at the end

[@Shutupb1tch420]

1:21 He may or may not have triggered PTSD in that kid 😂

[@Lovelyti_TV]

i love the onion! this is the funniest thing iv'e seen all day=D

[@kingofgrim4761]

Can you believe how big you’ve grown since you left this comment?

[@WishySissy]

Omgg 12 years Ti!

[@WishySissy]

Love you so much ❤️❤️

[@Paguo]

These bits are timeless, so good

[@Vlaxxx]

Double wide is crazy 💀

[@proswagerdude8215]

Wow, we really need more innovative kids like Brian

[@Zugzwang221b]

"no sir. Those are all new"

[@DancingFreakChild]

I love how much foreshadowing the first episode of Today Now has for the multi part Porking Across America series which featured this male news caster. Genius!

[@mohammedowaissayed9910]

The look on the kids face at the end is pure GOLD 😂

[@NathanShinholt]

Hey recommendation-squad. Been watching all these old Onion videos, and its almost refreshing a how much they didn't self-sensor. No topic or joke was off limits. What happened?

[@PJ-zh5gd]

KZbin happened

[@incognito6751]

Twitter happened.

[@Virtual-Media]

Props for the little guy, it took a lot of dignity to play along with this for a laugh.

[@hypershadow87]

*The old Onion videos were so much better than the current ones. I love stuff like this.* 🤣

[@LittleTimmy6645]

When he said a pair of floppy breasts it got me rolling on the floor

[@ChicaGOrilla4CHN]

His face at the end was priceless

[@N0TL1K3.PEDR0]

“Discovery may help fat asses everywhere” bro what😭

[@Melissamms]

These are the best Onion bits.

[@imeprezime6108]

1:20 bro listed the honorable mentions😭🙏

[@cpasket122]

You come from the John Casterline video?

[@imeprezime6108]

@@cpasket122 is that the guy trapped in the void

[@random_orange]

​@@imeprezime6108yes

[@mariellatv2166]

@@cpasket122 count me in