There’s No ‘New Evidence’ Face Masks Pose Health Risks to Healthy People During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Retired surgeon turned serial medical disinformation shill Russell Blaylock has new claims, but he’s just up to his same old tricks.
Was there a Garbage Pail Kids ‘Corona Mona’ Card?
Social media’s obsession with pop culture prognostication led to rumors about a very special edition of Garbage Pail Kids trading cards.
‘Dad, How Do I?’ YouTube Channel Goes Massively Viral During COVID-19 Lockdown
A Facebook post about the YouTube Channel “Dad, How Do I?” was shared more than half a million times in just six hours on May 19 2020.
Can’t Get a Facebook Avatar Yet? You’re Not Alone
Not all Facebook users have access to the Bitmoji-like Facebook Avatar yet, and a number of common tips don’t seem to generate the option.
‘Muzzles are for Dogs and Slaves’ COVID-19 Protest Sign
A purported sign at an “anti-lockdown protest” appeared to read “muzzles are for dogs and slaves,” along with an image of a Brazilian folk saint.
Facebook Fact-Checking Platform Dangerously Labels Mask Meme ‘False,’ Discourages Use of Masks Against Expert Guidelines
Thanks to Facebook’s mishandling of its fact-checking initiative, disinformation about COVID-19 and masks is being amplified and recommendations to wear masks are being suppressed.
Is Ulta Paying Employees for the Duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic?
A viral Facebook post claimed that the beauty chain was continuing to pay its furloughed workers throughout the coronavirus-related closures.
OurMine Seizes Popeyes, Burger King Web Sites
Late on May 14 2020 (or early on May 15 2020) Popeyes.com and BurgerKing.com were hacked, replaced with the following message, an email address, and the hashtag #OurMine: Our Mine is here[,] contact us for better security[.] Use of the hashtag #OurMine enabled users to connect on sites like Twitter after visited Popeyes’ (archived) and …
‘Striking’ Photograph of Children Playing in ‘Chalk Squares’ During Coronavirus Pandemic
A viral photograph purportedly shows small children playing all alone in individual “chalk squares” marked on the playground asphalt.
AskReddit ‘People Who Are 40+ and Happy’ Advice Thread Comment Becomes Viral Facebook Post
A single response to an AskReddit thread (“People who are 40+ and happy with their life, what is your advice to people in their 20s?”) struck a chord with Facebook users.