Belgian Father Fakes His Own Death to See If People Cared, Shows Up and His Friends Are Crying Hysterically

Belgian TikToker David Baerten stunned his friends and family when he executed an elaborate prank by faking his own death and making a grand entrance at his own funeral. Baerten, along with his wife and children, planned the pseudocide to test who truly cared about him. The news of his "demise" spread through social media, with heartfelt tributes posted by his loved ones.

The funeral, attended by numerous mourners dressed in black, took an unexpected turn when a helicopter landed, and Baerten, accompanied by a camera crew, emerged from it. He greeted his bewildered mourners with a toast, exclaiming, "Cheers to you all, welcome to my funeral." While some were relieved and ran to embrace him, others remained confused. Baerten later explained that he orchestrated the prank due to feeling unappreciated and wanting to teach his loved ones a life lesson.

The incident garnered mixed reactions, but Baerten claimed that some individuals have since reached out to him, proving who truly cares about him. Though the full video of the prank has not been released, glimpses captured on TikTok showcased the surprised reactions and emotional moments during the unconventional funeral.