‘Nose Only Mask for Eating’ Purportedly Developed by Mexican Researchers
Rumors of a “nose only mask” from Mexico spread virally in what was perhaps the most thinly-sourced claim ever — and in suspiciously short news items.
Rumors of a “nose only mask” from Mexico spread virally in what was perhaps the most thinly-sourced claim ever — and in suspiciously short news items.
Discourse around a purported tweet from the right-wing activist about the song WAP and her “white American privilege” included later claims that screenshots of her statements were parodies.
Clumsily edited images were an initial clue that the Walmart giveaway posts were not the real thing.
Social media freebie rumors aren’t always properly represented, but Krispy Kreme confirmed vaccinated people can get free donuts in 2021.
A popular Imgur post in March 2021 claimed that a bar used coasters made of metal from cars destroyed in drunk driving accidents to remind patrons not to drive under the influence.
A viral Facebook post purportedly shows a cup of coffee with a cotton candy “cloud,” which “rains” sugar from the drink’s steam.
Criticism of Jay Baker’s behavior at a press conference only heated up after the “spoof” shirts came to light.
A March 2021 Facebook post purportedly showing an apartment complex in Hong Kong went viral — and served as a source of partisan bickering.
A viral tweet suggested homeless people can qualify for stimulus checks, referencing something called an “EIP return” — and verifying the claim was a nightmare.
A viral tweet and screenshots suggested that banks made out like bandits due to the 2020 struggles of cash-strapped Americans.