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Can This Chameleon Match Sunglass Colors?

These lizards are a poor customer base, as they only need one set of sunglass frames.

by David Mikkelson, Published May 19, 2009



Claim:
A video clip shows a chameleon changing colors to match sunglass frames.
Rating:
False

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Chameleons may be well known for exhibiting their trait of changing skin color, but they don't do so as fully, quickly, or spectacularly as depicted in this viral video clip:

The clip (produced through the use of some digital trickery) originated as a clever promotion created by the Cutwater ad agency in March 2009 for the Ray-Ban brand, advertising that the sunglass manufacturer's classic line of Wayfarer sunglasses was now available in a range of different colors.


By David Mikkelson

David Mikkelson founded the site now known as snopes.com back in 1994.


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