nemo  on June 17th, 2009

is she dead?!?!?!?!?! i dunt get this …could someone plz reply me back :S

Paula Mooney  on June 17th, 2009

No — she’s not dead. That was The Onion’s idea of a joke.

Ashton  on June 17th, 2009

This was not funny.

K  on June 17th, 2009

Thanks for clearing that up. I was just on Youtube and checked the video out..I didn’t actually have sound on so I didn’t hear what the parents and hosts were talking about. I read the comments though and some were sold that she was dead and then others were saying how funny this was…which is clearly not a humourous topic. Thanks again.

will  on June 17th, 2009

lol this was funny

Amanda  on June 18th, 2009

How could anyone possible think that something like this could possible be funny. I have never heard of people being euthanized.

Will, this is not.  on June 18th, 2009

this isn’t funny…

Will, how could you think it is?

bob  on June 18th, 2009

wow this is gay is this even true. her parents wouldnt kill her thts just dumb and her parents were stupid to even go on this and say tht.

Charlie  on June 18th, 2009

This was so wrong. At first i was like, OMG! This could have made some of the people shocked until they saw that video. I hate whoever did this!

Mandy  on June 18th, 2009

Oh my goodness people! First of all, this isn’t real! Second of all, those people are not her real parents. They’re called ACTORS. Anyway,this movie was very inconsiderate. Although it was creative, The Onion has no right to stage Shawn’s death. How would you like it if someone did that to you and posted it all over the internet??

Matt  on June 18th, 2009

I love the Onion, and they nailed it yet again. People, let me explain that what makes this funny is that it is so blatantly absurd. Why would someone be euthanized for breaking their leg? It would NEVER happen, and anyone with half a clue would realize that immediately. It was not meant to be taken seriously, clearly anyone who thought Shawn’s parents would MURDER their daughter is an idiot. Get a sense of humor.

And Mandy, if the Onion took time to mock something I had done or falsely report my death in an obviously ludicrous manner, I would be honored.

Jake  on June 18th, 2009

Hey Paula, this IS funny. Any one who does not find this funny and thinks this is over the top needs to get a life (and a sense of humor). Also, if you believed this story from the onion, then you are really dumb and should be euthanized like Shawn Johnson.

Pepsels  on June 19th, 2009

Indeed Jake, except for the last part. I really think this IS funny. Even in the Netherlands.
This also is for shakin’things up a little. I know there are people who still think in this retarded way. I mean the same way some idiot in first and second world war did.
I feel sorry for those who believe that this is supposed to be true. I atmid, at first I couldn’t believe my eyes, but immediately thought it must be some kind of joke.
For those with no sense of humor, step away from your computer and step in the real life to gain some brain for yourself.

Grtz,

Erwin

Rob  on June 19th, 2009

Wow. Some of you are really amazing. It is so ridiculous, how can anyone even be upset by it?

If this video truly upset you, hide in a bubble and don’t attempt to view anything satirical ever again. Really. Don’t even try to watch a late-night talk show monologue. You might have a stroke.

I suppose I would think that it was done in poor taste if it was even feasible. Or if my IQ was in the low 20’s.

Come on, people

John  on June 20th, 2009

Everything was comparing it to the situation of a horse being inhumanely euthanized. They even talked about her stall.

Brandon  on June 27th, 2009

Thanks For the info!! I was shocked to hear that she was “dead” and also what her “parents” said about putting her to sleep!! I was WTF!! But thanks for informing us about this serious issue!

Diego  on June 29th, 2009

I was about to start rioting. Sh*t. Not funny. Stupid Onion…

Shawnii  on July 2nd, 2009

this is so reatarded so is the onion they should get a life

Stan  on July 13th, 2009

Frigtards! But I figured out it was fake due to that fact that her “parents” were smiling, so… I look forward to the Onion failing. Bastards!

Oh, and to those who insult those who thought this wasn’t funny, than screw you. While poorly done, death is not a laughing matter. I seriously doubt Shawn will be laughing when she sees this(which she probably has by now). They could at least say it was a joke at the end of it.

Brandon  on July 14th, 2009

Hmm you guys heeard the parents say we have to euthanize her the woman person nodded soo relaly i think this is fake

melissa  on July 20th, 2009

i think that she not dead… theres nooo wayy here parentss would dooo that to her if she did breake her leg or anything like that anddd also it would be iligal for them to doo that because she would have to have a say in that alsoo
what parents are supid enought to put their doughter to sleep if she broke her legg …
this is not funny i say shawn should take this to court
cuz seriously this is the stupidest joke even …..

Lew  on July 30th, 2009

Hilarious

anonymous  on September 10th, 2009

There was actually a couple in another country who’s daughter was a gymnast & when she hurt herself they euthanized her. So I guess The Onion was using that tale for their skit.

anonymous  on September 10th, 2009

There was actually a couple in another country who’s daughter was a gymnast & when she hurt herself they euthanized her. So I guess The Onion was using that tale for their skit.

spacegoblyn  on January 22nd, 2010

lol @ the people who feel they needed to be told AFTER viewing the video that shawn had not in fact been euthanized. really? REALLY?? please do not reproduce.

welllllmee  on May 28th, 2010

wow who would think this is funny THIS IS NOT FUNNY expecially when she you ideal thanks onion you made my little sister cry and stop gymnasitcs GREAT thanks