In March of 2008, a ten-year-old boy died from being buried alive in his sandbox. The news claimed this happened by him and his friends imitating "Nurutu", which the news described as a television show where samurai use sand as a tool and to kill each other. It's also been called "Nurutu Sand Ninjas". This story in particular has several major mistakes.
Mispronouncing "Nerutu", despite featuring clips with the correct pronunciation "Nah-Ru-Toe"
Despite avoiding calling it "Sand Ninjas", the reporter says that it is ABOUT Sand Ninjas.
Suggesting Gaara buries himself in sand, when showing him doing his Armor of Sand Jutsu. The only legitimate "sand burial" techniques are used against enemies.
Relying on You Tube clips to inform themselves about the show.
Not to mention that "sand ninja" sounds uncomfortably like an ethnic slur.
the video can be seen with this link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCHv9txhVog&feature=related