The truth about Theodore Barrett’s wife and her car accident
In the annals of internet lore, few stories stand out as starkly as the tale of Theodore Barrett's wife, Janie Barrett. An alleged car accident involving the White House Deputy Press Secretary's wife captured the attention of the public. Whether the story is true or not, it has many people getting concerned.
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Key takeaways
- The mystery surrounding Theodore Barrett's wife, Janie, created a worldwide buzz online.
- A video showed the White House Deputy Press Secretary holding a work-related press conference and mentioning briefly that his wife had recently died in a car crash.
- With his wife dead and his kids in the hospital, Theodore still had the strength and mental fortitude to get his job done.
Who was Theodore Barrett?
Theodore "Ted" Barrett was a fictional character created by a content creator behind a video shared on The Onion YouTube channel. The channel has a video depicting him as a White House Deputy Press Secretary addressing reporters merely hours after his wife's alleged death by a car accident.
What happened to Theodore Barrett's wife?
People learned about Ted Barrett's wife's accident through a supposed press briefing that gained traction on social media in 2008. In the viral video shared on The Onion YouTube channel, the supposed White House Deputy Press Secretary deflected questions about the gruesome car wreck that killed his wife, instead focusing on the President's agenda.
The nature of Theodore Barrett's reaction to the myriad of questions directed at him by media people about his wife's demise seemed to unsettle him.
In the video, Ted Barrett was seen averting questions about his wife's death with a deadpan demeanor and urging reporters to focus on the nation's priorities.
His lack of emotion and apparent indifference struck a chord with viewers, sparking widespread speculation about the true nature of the events depicted in the video.
Theodore starts with:
Uh, good morning, everybody. Apologies for being late. My wife just died, all right, we've got a lot on the agenda today, so let's begin at noon. The president will be meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki via video teleconference, and the purpose of this meeting is to discuss some of the security issues surrounding the newly appointed Iraqi government officials, and yes, Matthew Ted.
[Media personality] I'm so sorry, I mean your wife.
Yeah, well, as you might expect, the Pain's unlike anything I've ever experienced before, but uh, we've got a lot to do today, so let's keep moving, okay, Mora.
[Media personality] I'm so sorry to hear that Sir Janie was a really wonderful one.
Yes, I can confirm that, but more I actually pledged to the president and the people of the United States to keep the nation informed as to the activities of its leader, the leader of the Free World, so um, let's keep this going next question, Jim.
[Media personality] Can I, uh, ask what happened to, uh, Janie?
I mean, uh, Jim, what happened was she died. There was a car accident, we can't just bring the ENT entire nation to a halt because of it, so does anybody have a question for the president? Yes.
[Media personality] Was there any mention by the president about Kim Jong E's latest statements regarding North Korea's nuclear facilities?
Well, I'm afraid I can't answer that at this time, uh, I was not at the president's briefing this morning. I was identifying my wife's body at that time; however, I will find out more about the subject and be happy to answer any questions about it later in the day. Okay, moving on.
[Media personality] Is there anything I can do to help?
Uh, cards can be sent to my office, thank you.
[Media personality] Do you need anyone to talk to or someone to help you with anything?
Uh, people, this subject is not on the agenda today believe me there's nothing I'd like more than to drop down behind this Podium and weep but I can't do this why because I'm a grown man I've got a job to do and so do you so I'm going to take one more question on the matter of my wife and then we're moving on okay Wilson.
[Media personality] Have you told Bobby and Megan yet?
Uh, well, the children were in the car with their mother at the time. They're at Georgetown University Hospital, Bobb's in a coma, and Megan, uh, lost her legs, okay, next question. Is this question about the president's schedule? Okay, well then we're done here. Thank you for coming, oh, wait, uh, everybody. Monday, we may have to push Monday's briefing back until 10:00 a.m. if Janie's funeral runs long. Okay, everybody, have a great day.
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Was Theodore Barrett's wife's accident real?
Ted Barrett's wife's accident was far from being true since neither Theodore Barrett nor Janie Barrett was a real person. The reality of the situation became even clearer when the public discovered that the supposed accident was fake news.
A content creator behind The Onion YouTube channel had created the video in 2008 as a comedic commentary on political discourse and media sensationalism.
In fact, as of 2008, the White House Deputy Press Secretary, under President George Bush's administration, was Salvatore Antonio "Tony" Fratto. What's more, his wife's name was Judy, and they had two children, Antonio and Juliette.
Since none of Salvatore's family members were involved in a ghastly accident at the time, these findings falsified "Theodore Barrett's wife's press conference" story, claiming the White House Deputy Press Secretary's wife died in a car crash.
What was the motive behind Ted Barrett, the Press Secretary's video?
It is unclear why The Onion YouTube channel's content creator made a video about Ted Barrett, the Press Secretary's wife and kids, being involved in a gruesome car accident.
However, social media users believe the content creator was only entertaining the public by painting a picture of a callous and unfeeling bureaucrat concerned more with political agendas than a personal tragedy.
The Onion, an American digital media company, is known for publishing satirical content on international, national, and local news. While Onion headlines may resemble real news and can be mistaken for real news, they are not real news.
Where is Theodore Barrett now?
There has never been a White House Deputy Press Secretary named Theodore Barrett. The video depicting Barrett at a press briefing after his wife's death is part of The Onion's humorous and exaggerated news stories.
Where are Theodore Barrett's kids now?
White House Deputy Press Secretary Theodore Barrett's kids, Bobby and Megan, are made-up characters by The Onion content creators.
Facts about Theodore Barrett
- White House Deputy Press Secretary Theodore Barrett is a fictional character.
- Theodore Barrett's wife, Janie, does not exist since she is an imaginary person.
- The accident and his wife's death are part of Onion's fabricated news stories.
The video about Theodore Barrett's wife's death serves as a cautionary reminder to question the authenticity of online content and verify sources before accepting them as truth. While the internet may be a treasure trove of information, it is also a breeding ground for misinformation and deception.
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