Turning off the TV while kids play 'Fortnite' is a cruel, but funny challenge

Bad, but good idea.
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Johnny Lieu
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Turning off the TV while kids play 'Fortnite' is a cruel, but funny challenge
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Messing with kids and Fortnite is a combo that's sure to go sour.

That makes it all the funnier, as Jimmy Kimmel found out when he challenged parents to turn the TV off while their children played the hit video game.

As predicted, there's plenty of tantrums and bemused looks. It's all in the name of Kimmel's semi-regular YouTube challenge segment, which usually involves parents pretending to eat their kids Halloween candy.

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Johnny Lieu

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