January 27, 2003
by Bob Finnerty
Fake CNN.com Site Spoof on Olsen Twins Attending RIT
Though untrue, "We welcome their applications!"
Rochester Institute of Technology and the Olsen twins were the subject today of a fake CNN.com site that claimed the Olsen sisters would attend RIT. The site included a typical press picture of the girls, RIT's logo and well-written text.
After RIT’s Admissions Office investigated the alleged "news," Director Daniel Shelley says, "We have no record of the Olsen twins applying to the university, but we certainly welcome them to do so.
"However, they would have to prove successful in a rather rigorous college-preparatory program in order to be accepted."