Dude Perfect faces backlash for NFL Draft skit resembling Lil Sasquatch video

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 24

The group’s video, posted ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft, closely mirrors a 2022 skit by Barstool comedian Lil Sasquatch, with similar dialogue and structure.
Fans flooded Dude Perfect’s social media with criticism, accusing them of plagiarism and demanding credit for the original creator. The controversy intensified due to their large following of nearly 62 million YouTube subscribers.
Dude Perfect, known for original trick shots and comedy, has previously clashed with Barstool, fueling speculation about their awareness of the earlier skit. The incident raises questions about originality in online entertainment.

Will Dude Perfect's 'Totally Trusted' brand survive this blatant plagiarism scandal?

Could morality clauses cost Dude Perfect millions in brand deals over this video?

Does this viral incident reveal a crisis of originality in the creator economy?

Can a small creator legally win against a YouTube giant for a copied video?

Was this a calculated theft or a massive mistake by their new creative team?