1.21.11 - 2:00PM
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Jay Hathaway

Brooklyn Blizzard Found Photos Are Not Fake - Todd Bieber Proves It

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When we posted Todd Bieber's video about the film he found in the snow during the Brooklyn blizzard, we had no idea it would blow up the way it has. Todd's YouTube video seeking the owners of the film now has over 850,000 views, and he's been interviewed about it by ABC News. Unfortunately, the owners of the film still haven't been found.

Bieber says reaction has been 95% positive, but there's still a vocal minority that thinks he faked the whole thing to get attention.

"I'm really bummed that some people think this is fake," Bieber told me, "I'm honestly not sure how to respond. Some people have been really hostile about it. One guy on Reddit wants to throw me off a Ferris wheel, which is pretty original and makes me laugh."

We asked Bieber for some evidence to silence the doubters. He sent us the receipt for film processing, which you can see below. Haters to the left.

Todd Bieber With the Photo Receipt

Close-Up of the Receipt

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1.22.11

By Nigel Leitch

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It proves nothing - the guy is a film maker and he is employed by The Onion News, the story is a fake.

1.23.11

By ennui

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Finally someone with some sense...there is a Park Slopian stench in all of this...big time.

1.24.11

By allmywickedsins

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Just because he works at The Onion doesn't mean he lies about everything. Maybe it's not real. But then again, maybe it's not. Where is your proof it's not?

1.23.11

By allmywickedsins

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Some people ALWAYS want to believe the worst.

1.23.11

By Nigel Leitch

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Some people would actually like to know the truth, if you call that ALWAYS wanting to believe the worst, good luck to you. I'd call it always wanting to know the truth. Deceiving one million viewers isn't compassion.

1.23.11

By allmywickedsins

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I like to know the truth too. But c'mon, people these days always..always assume the worst. I'm sick of it. Maybe the guy actually found the film. You know, benefit of doubt? Innocent before found guilty?

1.23.11

By ennui

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Haven't been found?...hmmmmm.....I smell a phony here...850,000 viewers and no one has claimed them?...come on....when the person comes foward to claim these photos, and he or she will, I think AOL should do some research to see if Bieber is connected in some way...interviewed by ABC?...is Winfrey and the stupid Today Show not far behind?...how about his own reality show?...a memoir?..a book?...how about directing?...AOL has fallen for a silly scam....it figures.

1.23.11

By jon

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well considering there are 7 billion people on this earth. hmm pretty reasonable... idiot!

1.23.11

By ennui

Neutral

Some people always want to be fooled.

1.24.11

By allmywickedsins

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And some people like to withhold judgement until they have all the facts, or not always believe the worst of everyone. Want to have doubts about this guy? Fine. But some are outright accusing him of lying. Where is THEIR proof?

1.23.11

By ennui

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I just found a diary near Prospect Park the other day...it has entries in it for the past year...it is filled with pathos, and understanding, and is incredibly written...there are even drawings in it, depicting beauty and love...anyone know who lost it?....anyone know an agent?

1.23.11

By ennui

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Maybe during the summer, Bieber will find summer photos of a beach he "found" near the Brooklyn Bridge...during Halloween, Bieber will "find" snapshots of kids in costumes he picked up in a trash can near the Carol Gardens....Bieber will probably open an internet businesss called "Bieber Finds"...an interactive detective agency that hunts down artists who have "lost" their works...a indie movie will be in the works, with an indie band from Williamsbury doing the music, and indie artists doing the artwork....Bieber might even collaborate with Jusitn, who will be all too willing to add a song or two, backed by the indie band who will have their first gig on Letterman!...WOW!

1.23.11

By val

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Todd you are a great person! To h#$( with the haters! Great thing you did here & hey, you could have just skiied passed, got them developed to see what they were & tossed em, or worse but you didn't! I hope these people find you & reward you for your terrific ingenous way of trying to locate them! You deserve a pat on the back & I think it's wonderful you're trying to cause a reunion between owners & film. Not too many "good" people still out there so glad you are YOU! Good luck to you!

1.23.11

By Nigel Leitch

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Haters: People who actually question obviously faked stories?

1.23.11

By ennui

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Hey Val!.....want to form a Bieber fan club!...how about a Bieber music group?...we can call it The Bieber Band...with a backdrop of those heartfelt photos he "found" in the snow...what do you think?.....

1.23.11

By Nigel Leitch

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The word "Haters" is used totally out of context, Todd Bieber is a talented film maker. I have no hatred in my heart for him, it disappoints me that people just want to believe everything they hear or read, without making the effort to check if it is true.
The Onion is a very funny website that Todd works for, but their stories are NEVER TRUE.

1.23.11

By Debera

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People today are so cynical and paranoid that they can get bad out of a wonderful kind story or am I just naive in my all of almost 59 yrs. Why ever would anyone even waste the time to think he made this story up? Are there so little random act's of kindness in our world that when one does happen people would rather believe that a kind person was only out to get their fifteen minutes of fame? If this is factual what a sad world we are living in today. I am thankful that I am not part of this generation X/Y and that I grew up during the fifties when kindness, morals and values were the key to life.

1.23.11

By ennui

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Hey Debuuuura....I think it is kind of sad that your "59" years have not shown you that being gullible is not the most admirable thing a human can be....if you think this guy isn't after "15 minutes of fame", than you are fooling yourself...open your eyes, and stop sipping your latte...I think it is corroding your good sense.

1.23.11

By Nigel Leitch

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So when it is proven to be fake, what is your response going to be then. The guy works for a website that makes false and viral videos, doesn't that suggest ANYTHING to you?