The BBC apologizes for broadcasting a picture of Prince William with a penis on his head, and more

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last updated 8 January 2015

1. The BBC is sorry for broadcasting a picture of Prince William with a penis on his head

If you were watching the BBC this morning, you might have noticed that a picture of Prince William featured a unique makeover, which included eyeglasses, blackened teeth, a soul patch, and a large penis growing out of his forehead. But it's not fatherhood that had William looking more ragged than usual; it's a black marker, which was used to graffiti a picture of the prince inadvertently broadcast by the state broadcaster. The offending picture was part of a comedic music video called "I Could Have Married Kate" — a plan that apparently hinged on convincing Kate Middleton her husband had been replaced by a Star Trek-esque evil twin. [E! Online]

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Scott Meslow is the entertainment editor for TheWeek.com. He has written about film and television at publications including The Atlantic, POLITICO Magazine, and Vulture.

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