Homophobic response to "birthday party" a hoax - Radio hosts cop to making it up

After the story was shared on K-98.3 radio in Long Island that a mother had written a homophoic response to a birthday party invite on behalf of a gay couples child, the internet went insane.

Earlier this week Business Insider writer Josh Barro called the story a hoax.

Now, the radio host, Steve and Leeana, have come clean saying they made the story up.

The radio hosts have issued this apology.

Dear K-98.3 Listeners,

On Wednesday, we told you the story of Sophia's birthday party, and one parent's objection to the same-sex household of Sophia's parents. We also posted the invitation on our Facebook page, and invited comments from our followers.

This story was, in fact, totally fictitious, and created by the two of us. This was done without the knowledge of K-98.3 management or ownership.

We were attempting to spur a healthy discourse on a highly passionate topic, but we made a mistake by misleading our listeners into thinking that this specific situation actually existed.

We are very sorry that we perpetuated this falsehood, even after it was clear that it had taken on a 'life of its own.' We deeply apologize for violating your trust, and we will work hard to regain that trust.

Sincerely,

Steve & Leeana