The ‘Jim Carrey is a clone’ theory is absurd. Of course people believe it | Dave Schilling

Conspiracy claims have erupted over the star's appearance. These days, I can't blame people for endless skepticism

Last week, my ex-wife texted me. She usually does that when my son falls off his skateboard or learns a new expletive to say on the playground. This time was different. Have you seen Jim Carrey?" she asked, apropos of nothing we had discussed previously. It was as if she was asking me if I'd seen her misplaced keys.

No, I have not seen Jim Carrey. Have you looked under the couch?" I replied.

Dave Schilling is a Los Angeles-based writer and humorist