It's that time of year: 'Where da gold at?'

St. Patrick's Day, for some people, often brings to mind one internet legend that was born right here in the South: the "Mobile Leprechaun."At the center of the story is an amateur sketch, and the person who introduced us to the now-viral video? WDSU's Scott Walker. Every year around St. Patrick’s Day, more and more people are introduced to the video for the first time."I’m forever linked to the iconic story because I’m one of the anchors who introduced it on camera," Walker said.Walker said in a blog post that the original video has been viewed more than 26 million times. That doesn't include the copies, variations and remixes.Link: Check out Scott Walker's blog post here"My wife and I, along with our two kids, get new Mobile Leprechaun T-shirts every couple of years. CafePress has a great selection," Walker said.So what makes the story of the Mobile Leprechaun so great? You're better off seeing it for yourself. Share it with your friends."One question is often repeated: 'Was that a real news story?' Walker said. "The answer is yes and no."Walker gives the backstory of the Mobile Leprechaun every year on his blog. Check it out and learn more about one of YouTube's first viral videos.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

St. Patrick's Day, for some people, often brings to mind one internet legend that was born right here in the South: the "Mobile Leprechaun."

At the center of the story is an amateur sketch, and the person who introduced us to the now-viral video? WDSU's Scott Walker. Every year around St. Patrick’s Day, more and more people are introduced to the video for the first time.

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"I’m forever linked to the iconic story because I’m one of the anchors who introduced it on camera," Walker said.



Walker said in a blog post that the original video has been viewed more than 26 million times. That doesn't include the copies, variations and remixes.

Link: Check out Scott Walker's blog post here

"My wife and I, along with our two kids, get new Mobile Leprechaun T-shirts every couple of years. CafePress has a great selection," Walker said.

So what makes the story of the Mobile Leprechaun so great? You're better off seeing it for yourself. Share it with your friends.

"One question is often repeated: 'Was that a real news story?' Walker said. "The answer is yes and no."

Walker gives the backstory of the Mobile Leprechaun every year on his blog. Check it out and learn more about one of YouTube's first viral videos.

Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

