Phoenix Meltdown A Hoax?

I keep thinking that this whole Joaquin Phoenix "Bye Good" meltdown is a big joke. I think the tell-tale sign is that CAMERAS are recording the whole thing. And the cameras are being controlled by Casey Affleck! The whole thing is just TOO crazy to be true, in my opinion.

The National Enquirer is reporting it's a joke, as well.

Phoenix pals snitch to a fan mag - it’s a gag.

“He said, 'It's a put-on. I'm going to pretend to have a meltdown and change careers, and Casey is going to film it,' “ the pal divulged.

"It's an art project for him. He's going full out."