“Is This A Parody?“: Viewers Stunned By Hilariously Bad “Disguise” On “60 Minutes”

When interviewed for a TV report, many people looking to protect their identities for safety purposes often impose a condition: either their faces must be blurred, or they must be filmed with their backs facing the camera. But not this FBI agent named “Carrie.”

Speaking with the broadcast 60 Minutes for a report on Havana Syndrome, “Carrie” appeared wearing a blonde wig. Naturally, the minimalist disguise left many viewers wondering if they’d been the victim of an April Fools joke.

For those unfamiliar with the term, Havana Syndrome is a mysterious illness characterized by a feeling of dizziness that has affected US diplomats in recent years. It’s believed that the syndrome is linked with Russian sonic weaponry.

Baffled by the simple costume choice, people took to social media to roast the production for their lazy attempt at concealing “Carrie’s” identity.

An FBI agent used only a wig to conceal her identity during an interview with 60 Minutes

Image credits: 60 Minutes

The agent, introduced to the audience as “Carrie,” was included in a report about Havana Syndrome

“Is This A Parody?“: Viewers Stunned By Hilariously Bad “Disguise” On “60 Minutes”

Image credits: 60 Minutes

“Nobody is ever going to be able to identify this woman”

60 Minutes did a great job disguising their source. Nobody is ever going to be able to identify this woman. pic.twitter.com/uH1gOYFnAS
— Olivia Nuzzi (@Olivianuzzi) April 1, 2024

The most hilarious and absurd part of the 60 Minutes report on Havana Syndrome is this incredible disguise.
I’m sure no one could uncover this woman’s real identity using any number of free/cheap facial recognition software. https://t.co/9WA3y3kacs
— J.D. Vance (@JDVance1) April 1, 2024

The “disguise” 60 minutes gave an FBI agent who claims to have Havana Syndrome is not helping her case pic.twitter.com/NohdbWLK3c
— MKUltraboost (@hashy_larry) March 31, 2024

“This will fool the sort of people who don’t realize Clark Kent is Superman because he wears glasses”

I do not understand why they didn’t just blur her face.
This will fool the sort of people who don’t realize Clark Kent is Superman because he wears glasses. https://t.co/Sm2O4Vc8L5
— Breathtaking Inanity (@breathtkinan) April 1, 2024

I was cackling at this last night. Like what does she normally look like??? https://t.co/n1QzaGzewF
— same name since ’88 (@mousemoney) April 1, 2024

The FBI are masters of disguise #60Minutes pic.twitter.com/hlcBaPki0N
— North Avenue Trade School (@DrGeorgeBurdell) April 1, 2024

D tier “disguise” and propaganda. 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/8mCxO7GaDR
— 🦺 👈 Get your yellow vest on! (@Forgotso) April 1, 2024

Some pointed to modern technology doing the detective work for them

With that disguise….
We’ll never be able to match her to a social media post …somewhere, using AI. pic.twitter.com/YXMsgwNJT9
— Old Jacks Spirit (@OLJax_Spirit) April 1, 2024

That disguise is not very effective! Come on! 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/uALC3GJdhQ
— anne finch (@thatdamnanne) March 31, 2024

Of course, people couldn’t help but draw comparisons with the famous Sia wig

Costume department really thought they cooked with the Sia wig https://t.co/C4HIxhjUPk pic.twitter.com/MYEL12G2iT
— Sandwich Selektah (@steakwilson) April 1, 2024

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