One of the most unforgettable local news clips in internet history is celebrating a major milestone.
The so called Alabama leprechaun story, which first aired in March 2006 out of Mobile, has officially turned 20 years old. Long before TikTok, Instagram, or even widespread YouTube use, the bizarre and hilarious segment exploded online and became one of the earliest examples of what we now call a viral video.
The clip, often replayed by late night host Jimmy Kimmel every St. Patrick’s Day, featured residents in the Crichton neighborhood claiming to have spotted a leprechaun in a tree. What followed was pure chaos, complete with a crowd gathering, an amateur sketch, and unforgettable interviews that turned everyday locals into internet legends…