15 Apr
Posted by charles as Journalism, News, commentary
The jokes about this story are practically endless. Should you think of one, go ahead and email it or post it as a comment. The story is rooted (told you) in what is being presented as a true life story by the British newspaper Telegraph.

Photo Credit: The Daily TelegraphThe paper appears to document the case of Dede Koswara who is covered in warts “with huge tree-like growths encasing his limbs.”
The papers says the Tree Man is hoping to marry after the weird warts are removed from his body—marry, or transplant??
22 Responses
JANE SMITH
April 29th, 2008 at 9:46 am
1I THINK THIS IS HORRID BUT IN A WAY FEEL BAD AS HE CANT GO OUT N THAT HE SHOULD JUST B PUT OUT MISSERY
gabe
October 6th, 2008 at 11:45 am
2i feel bad for him and hope he gets better and they fond a cure
Enlyn
October 6th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
3I think it’s sort of awesome, but I hope that he gets better.
I also think that “JANE SMITH” is a dick, and has no humanitarian sense.
Tina
October 7th, 2008 at 4:36 am
4I think Dede is amazing. I’ve seen programs on him, and he’s just so humble despite what he’s going through. He will always have my support. He’ll always be a hero of mine.
Kayla Leigh
October 21st, 2008 at 6:18 am
5This man is the bravest man i have seen!
If i was in his shoes i would never go on t.v. and talk to people about his condition.
I feel bad for him because he can’t provide for his family, but not to sound mean or anything, i think it would be a good idea to sell the bark from his skin.
I mean he would get money for it, and i know TONS of people that would buy it.
Well, i will be praying for him, and i hope i didn’t offend him or anyone.
cj
December 8th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
6how dare you request people make fun of him! poor guy doesn’t need people like you to make it worse!
Great Provider
December 15th, 2008 at 6:49 am
7I believe that there will be a cure not too long from now.
Dede, may you always be safe. God Speed!
ST
December 21st, 2008 at 11:13 am
8What on earth is this blog all about? It reads like an invitation to ridicule someone who has a terrible affliction, which in itself is shameful. Or is Mr. Feldman insinuating that the story is somehow false? Either way, I would invite him to clarify for the sake of good writing if nothing else. Unless that is inconsistent with his “no-holds bar approach to everything” of course. (”no holds BARRED” - etymological origins in early professional wrestling)
Jennifer
December 23rd, 2008 at 6:04 am
9i feel really bad for him and i am glad he is happy though
BIll
December 24th, 2008 at 8:20 am
10Half Man Half Tree, the documentary about him, is on tonight! I can’t wait to watch it.
Ja'ime King
December 28th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
11You’re a disgusting human being. Inviting jokes to popularize your blog is pathetic. By the looks of your picture, you shouldn’t be one to criticize.
Björn Ahlman
January 7th, 2009 at 1:58 am
12Jane Smith’s comment and view of life is worse than his appearance.
DJ Hill
February 14th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
13I believe I know how to stop Dede Koswara’s growths.
Joseph Johnstone
March 16th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
14You have to admit that he is taking the phrase “family tree” a little too far!!!
koolk
May 18th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
15Dj hill: how?
manifest Money
June 29th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
16thnx dude
anna
July 12th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
17you, dear blogger, are disgusting for making jokes at that mans expens. its pathetic ,lame and shows you in a really bad light , in case you hadent noticed.
he seems to be extremly nice and gentle and he is one strong brave man. plus hes clearly a very handsome man ,his face sure is a lot prettier than yours.
Bileg
August 8th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
18I have seen somwthing like that before.
My dad is a doctor, and i found a paper with pics on it.
there was a pic of a hand. The nails came out of every part of the hand.
it looks a bit like this.
I read about its the same ailment.
its not very nice!!
pissed off guy
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:29 pm
19Mr. Feldman…..you discust me. poking fun at someone with horrible ailments is one thing, but having the nerve to to make a blog to try and get others to make fun and crack jokes is just repulsive. you are goin to fuckin burn in hell u coward. have fun.
pissed off guy
October 23rd, 2009 at 9:31 pm
20oh and uh….”Jane Smith” will be there to accompany you, it wont just be you getting ass fucked by satan.
Billy
January 30th, 2010 at 1:28 am
21There is no cure for this because it is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. It is not a disease. What they’re looking for is a better treatment option, which will be more sustainable. So there is no point on wishing for a cure instead donate money to public or private hospitals that fund research. Otherwise you’re really no good than the morons who like to laugh at this guy. You saw it, now you know it exists, now do something about.
Yahoouj
February 23rd, 2010 at 5:43 am
22Really good work about this website was done. Keep trying more - thanks!
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