Was a Florida Middle School Teacher Caught Showing Sex Toys to Students?
The manufactured saga of “Sharon Mercer” showed the type of disinformation that would be weaponized years later.
Michael Jackson Viruses-Truth!
Viruses Uses Michael Jackson’s Name to Gain Access to Your Computer-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says there is a virus on the Internet that claims Michael Jackson attempted suicide. The email, which circulated during the close of Michael Jackson’s trial on molestation and other charges, contains a “Trojan horse” type virus that will …
Inside the Smear of a Muslim ‘Infiltration’ of Obama’s White House
A chain email and meme provided the template for weaponized Islamophobia against Democrats.
Navy Directive Bans Bibles from Hotel Rooms on Bases-Previously Truth! Now Ended!
Reports that the U.S. Navy has released a directive ordering the removal of Gideon-placed Bibles from every hotel room located on Navy bases.
MTV “12 and Pregnant” Show-Fiction!
Reports that MTV plans to launch a show called “12 and Pregnant” to document the lives of pregnant pre-teens have sparked outrage on social media sites.
NBC Cuts Christ From Interview with the Widow of Fallen U.S. Navy Seal-Fiction!
This is a forwarded eRumor about a television interview of the wife of a U.S. Navy Seal who perished in an attack on a helicopter in Afghanistan. She told NBC’s Today Show Matt Lauer of her husband’s love for Christ and country. The eRumor alleges that the video that was posted on the MSNBC site with all mentions of God and Christ edited out.
Video Shows Michael Brown Beating Old Man – Fiction!
A video posted on social media sites allegedly shows Michael Brown, the teenager who was killed by former police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, beating an elderly man who stole a backpack from him.
NBC Got Rid of Leno Because of Obama Jokes-Fiction!
A number of political blogs and websites have reported that the Obama administration pressured NBC to replace Jay Leno as the “Tonight Show” host because the comedian repeatedly made fun of the president.
Michigan State Government Offers Arabic Instructions to Callers and Website Visitors-Truth!
Forwarded emails alleging that the camel is officially in the tent in the state of Michigan where state and local government offices are offering instructions in Arabic on automated telephone systems and websites.
Did Netanyahu Thank Hamas in 2014 for Unifying Israel?
A commenter’s idea of what the Israeli prime minister “should have said” was taken as his actual remarks.