Was Funny Or Die behind Bill Murray’s golf cart prank or not?

September

Earlier this week Funny or Die sent out a press release inviting reporters, bloggers, and the like to visit the site for an enticing new clip. Here’s what it said:

FUNNY OR DIE INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A SPECIAL INTERNET PRESS PREVIEW OF “FCU: FACT CHECKERS UNIT” AN UPCOMING FUNNYORDIE.COM EXCLUSIVE WEB SHORT STARRING BILL MURRAY, THURSDAY, SEPT. 6

Only problem: Sept. 6 has come and gone, and—well, no Bill Murray clip. Naturally, the web was buzzing with the possibility that Will Ferrell and his wiley group of Internet pranksters were the ones behind Murray’s recent golf cart antics in Sweden, where he was arrested for a DUI while attempting to be the vehicle’s designated drive. But even after scouring the site and the web, there appears to be no clip after all.

So, what’s the story? Has anyone seen a leaked version? Was the Sneden’s Landing resident a witting accomplice to some skit, or is Murray just a poor victim in Ferrell & Co’s web of deceit?

(Murray at the Venice Film Festival, where he’s currently promoting “The Darjeeling Limited”: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

This entry was posted on Friday, September 7th, 2007 at 11:32 am by Ted Mann.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
|

5 Responses to “Was Funny Or Die behind Bill Murray’s golf cart prank or not?”

Peter Karinen September 7th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
Hey Ted,

you had to RSVP to receive the login and password to view the film. This information was in the invitation.

The film will be up for all to see on monday at funnyordie.com.

thanks,

pete
Ted Mann September 7th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Whoops. That must’ve been my mistake.

Did you see the video yet, Pete?
Peter Karinen September 7th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
yeah, i saw it.

in fact, i wrote and starred in it with my friend brian.

that said, i think it’s fantastic. really funny stuff.
—pete
http://www.peteandbrian.com
Ted Mann September 7th, 2007 at 2:11 pm
That’s awesome, Pete. Just watched “Brothers.” Very funny stuff.

I met Murray earlier this year at a restaurant opening. What a hilarious, wild guy—totally lives up to his reputation. Can’t wait to see your Funny or Die clip when it comes out.
Peter Karinen September 7th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
thanks ted! we’re excited for everyone to see it…

It is a condition of your use of the comment features associated with the blogs that you do not: Use the site to post or transmit any unlawful, threatening, abusive, libelous, defamatory, obscene, vulgar, pornographic, profane or indecent information of any kind, including without limitation any transmissions constituting or encouraging conduct that would constitute a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability or otherwise violate any local, state, national or international law. You alone are responsible for the material you post or send. Refer to the Terms of Service.