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This is ingenious. In fact, this is one of my most favorite stunts I’ve ever seen on the ‘net as it preys upon the unbelievable gullibility of sheeple. Natalia Taylor…

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This is ingenious.

In fact, this is one of my most favorite stunts I've ever seen on the 'net as it preys upon the unbelievable gullibility of sheeple.

Natalia Taylor is an "influencer."  And this is why businesses and sponsors need to be wary of giving their money to these people.

"NT" as she's known, was able to fake an entire vacation to Bali with pics taken at a local IKEA.  And she did this ON PURPOSE, dropping Easter Eggs along the way, just to see if she could get away with it.

One thing that is truly disturbing to me about this is how the social media influencer culture has allowed us to create some of the most self-absorbed people you could ever imagine.

Strange times we live in.

Charlie Nance is the Afternoon Drive co-host (along with his wife) of "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The couple have been with the radio station since 2006. Charlie has won the prestigious CMA (Country Music Association) Award for Radio Personality of the Year and has been a finalist for the Country Radio Hall of Fame four times. Prior to his time in Charlotte, Charlie (along with Debbie) spent more than a decade hosting successful morning radio shows in Greenville, SC; Augusta, Ga; and Birmingham, Al. As a content creator for Country 1037, Charlie writes about dream lottery windfalls, sports, restaurants and bars, and travel experiences in North and South Carolina.