Although it's not much of a difference...

There's a difference between being on Jackass and just being a jackass.

GAHANNA, Ohio (AP) -- A 13-year-old boy who wanted to make his own version of "Jackass: The Movie" threw a cup of boiling water on his best friend as he slept, causing second-degree burns, police said.

Collin Gaffney was charged with felony assault.

Police Lt. Jeff Spence said Gaffney videotaped the May 19 incident and others in earlier weeks. The boy told police he planned to make his own movie of pranks similar to "Jackass," a movie version of the defunct MTV show.

I've never understood the reasoning behind stunts like this. Maybe it's the teenaged testosterone? Is this yet another reason why it's better to be a woman? (No offense, guys...)