Police Describe Member of Elon Musk’s Security Team as ‘Suspect’ in ‘Stalker’ Incident
In December 2022, Musk tweeted about an incident involving a car and a “crazy stalker,” using the claim to justify Twitter censorship.
Fact Checks
‘I Wish Iraqi Journalist Muntadhar Al-Zaidi a Very Pleasant Anniversary of the Time He Threw a Shoe at George W. Bush’
A screenshot of an alleged Twitter exchange involving Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi spread on social media in December 2022.
‘Cast Down the Mighty, Send the Rich Away’
A New Zealand church says it’s been getting “beef” over a Biblical hymn of praise.
A Brief History of New York Times Crossword Puzzle Swastikas
The New York Times‘s December 18 2022 crossword resembled a swastika — and not for the first time.
TikTok ‘Angel Cut,’ ‘Angel Cut With Layers’ Explained
Hairstylists on TikTok and Facebook are promoting the concept of an “angel cut with layers” as a way to combat domestic violence and human trafficking.
‘First Recorded Snowball Fight’
Video purportedly depicting the “first ever snowball fight” went viral (again) in December 2022.
Indiana College Chancellor Apologizes After ‘Made-Up Asian’ Remark Comes to Light
Thomas L. Keon made the “joke” during a commencement ceremony.
Original Lyrics to ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’
An extremely popular December 2022 TikTok post claimed that the original lyrics to the Christmas classic were darker and “too sad.”
Conspiracy-Slinging Republican Claims ‘Sarcasm’ After January 6 Remarks Were Caught on Video
Marjorie Taylor Greene said at a GOP event that their party “would have won” had she organized the coup attempt.
Michigan Republican Leaves State Senate Regurgitating ‘Great Replacement’ Smears
The Michigan Republican leader closed his career spewing base, highly weaponized conspiracy theories.