Oh geez. XM Satellite Radio's Opie and Anthony aired a fake news story yesterday that New England Patriots superstar Tom Brady was suspended for steroid use.

Sadly, some people didn't get that it was fake.

According to the Boston Herald, "a number" of fans called the newspaper's sports department to inquire about the story. And yesterday morning apparently the phrase “Tom Brady Suspended” was the most-searched topic on Google for a while.

The New England Patriots are reportedly upset over the ordeal according to one of the Herald's sources.

“The team is not happy,” said the Herald source. “And they let that be known. But at the same time they want this to go away and not become any more than it already is.”

Patriots spokesperson Stacey James declined to comment other than to say that “we’ve notified our legal department.” Supposedly, the Pats received calls from media outlets and fans who believed the report was true.

But it was all part of Opie & Anthony's "Make Stuff Up Tuesday" where listeners call in with ideas for silly news stories, and O&A "report" on it on-air.

Perhaps this whole ridiculous thing could be explained best by XM spokesperson Nathaniel Brown:

“It was clear to anyone who listens to the show that it was a gag,” said Brown. “They actually build the story with the listeners and anyone who is familiar with the show knows the routine - it’s all made up.”

Some people just need to linger longer.

[Boston Herald]