John Stockwell (John Bo / Jonbo)
Stand-up comedian and software engineer who created the viral TikTok bit about repeatedly buying and returning a 110-pound anvil on Amazon and demonstrated the prank and fabrication to the producer during reporting.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 28min
The Anvillain: Has this man really been buying and returning an anvil on Amazon for almost a year?
John Stockwell, a stand-up comedian and software engineer, shares the story of his viral TikTok prank involving the continuous buying and returning of a 110-pound anvil on Amazon. He reveals how he engineered the tale with fake order pages and even developed a Chrome extension to pull it off. The hosts explore why the story resonated with so many, delving into Amazon's scale and the broader implications of online pranks. John also reflects on audience reactions, environmental concerns, and the narrative possibilities behind his unconventional bit.
