'Mermaids' has a fishy tale to tell

"Mermaids: The Body Found," which aired last weekend as part of Animal Planet's "Monster Week," revealed a true TV abomination. An unnatural hybrid that was as disturbing as it was gruesome. A freak whose very existence threatens us all: a fake TV documentary. But that didn't stop it from causing a stir all week long online. Look at the fine-print disclaimer, people.

June 1, 2012