The 'Tan Mom' origin story
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In this episode of Fameish, we’re reintroduced to Patricia Krentcil, aka ‘Tan Mom’. Patricia became a viral phenomenon in 2012 after being falsely accused of bringing her five-year-old daughter into a tanning salon. The media attention and public scrutiny that ensued was as incessant as it was vicious. Watch the full video on @VICE. About VICE: The Definitive Guide To Enlightening Information. From every corner of the planet, our immersive, caustic, ground-breaking and often bizarre stories have changed the way people think about culture, crime, art, parties, fashion, protest, the internet and other subjects that don't even have names yet. Browse the growing library and discover corners of the world you never knew existed. Welcome to VICE. #tanmom
