The Internet is going crazy today because it’s been revealed that Barney is NOT a real dinosaur. He’s actually just a man inside of a dinosaur costume! WOW!!

 

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Everyone meet 53-year old David Joyner AKA Barney!!!

 

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Business Insider caught up with David who spilled the beans on what it’s like to live your life as Barney. He revealed some crazy facts about the big purple dino, like how the costume weighed up to 70 pounds and that there were sneakers glued to the bottom. He also talked about how separate actor did all of the V/O’s and how he made A LOT of money off of being Barney. Check out the full vid below:

 

 

Twitter users are truly inspired by David!

 

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Long live the legend that is David Joyner AKA Barney. Spreading the love since 1991.

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