Video: Dan Daru makes horrified child cry on live TV

Westword has shown a lot of love to Fox31's Dan Daru over the years, including a 2000 profile and a Best of Denver award that same year in the category "Best Proof That TV Attracts the Clinically Insane." But the kid seen in the video below isn't amused by Daru's...
By Michael Roberts
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Westword has shown a lot of love to Fox31’s Dan Daru over the years, including a 2000 profile and a Best of Denver award that same year in the category “Best Proof That TV Attracts the Clinically Insane.” But the kid seen in the video below isn’t amused by Daru’s antics. Indeed, during a recent morning show, the kid gave Big Dan the death glare before bursting into sobs. The results are tragic and hilarious in equal measure. See the clip below.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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