Some ~Le Epic Hacker~ Just Tried Convincing The World Jack Black Is Dead

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June 5, 2016

Let’s set some groundwork: 2016 has been colossally brutal in terms of felled entertainment icons. Legitimate titans of the industry have been wrenched from us at an alarming pace.

Oddly enough, the loss of Bowie, Prince and others seems to have fostered a steely skepticism towards news of another one biting the dust. A guarded weariness has overcome our sense of shock.

So, when news came from Tenacious D‘s official Twitter account that Jack Black had died, the world sheltered itself before accepting that information as truth.

Just as well, really – ‘cos the D got fucking hacked. Here’s a chronological run-down of the eve’s bullshittery:

I’m sad to officially annouce the death of Jack Black at the age of 46, rest in peace brother.

— Tenacious D (@RealTenaciousD) June 5, 2016

#RipJackBlack

— Tenacious D (@RealTenaciousD) June 5, 2016

It is with a heavy heart I am to announce that Jack Black passed away last night at 3:37am. The cause of death is yet unknown.

— Tenacious D (@RealTenaciousD) June 5, 2016

And then, the grand reveal.

Calm down guys! It’s just a prank bro, look there’s the camera… pic.twitter.com/eUTYOHwarB

— Tenacious D (@RealTenaciousD) June 5, 2016

The Legend is still alive, it is ok guys 🙂

— Tenacious D (@RealTenaciousD) June 5, 2016

Just a meme bro

— Tenacious D (@RealTenaciousD) June 5, 2016

So, what are the motives for mounting a tepid attempt at e-killing a comedy-rock champion? Well, we don’t know. Truth be told, we don’t want to be the kind of people who would know.

Know this, though: we can’t stress enough how many decent public figures have died of late, but this right here is a primo example of being alert, but not alarmed.

Now, to cleanse the palate: some cheerfully juvenile BS, courtesy of the man himself: