Is Paprika ‘Just Dried Bell Pepper’?
In January 2023, a tweet about paprika being “just dried red bell pepper” spread virally.
Do Dishwasher Pods Go in the Door or on the Bottom?
Did you know that Facebook gives creators bonuses for “Reels” engagement?
Jeff Younger: ‘The Political Power of Single Women, Especially Single Mothers, Must Be Diminished’ Tweet
A screenshot of a tweet attributed to failed Republican candidate Jeff Younger (@JeffYoungerTX) called for the “political power” of women to be “diminished.”
How Many Mass Shootings (So Far) in 2023?
A popular January 2023 post to Reddit’s r/dankmemes purportedly placed the number of mass shootings in the US to date as 39.
‘The Doomsday Clock Was Moved to 90 Seconds to Midnight … The Closest It’s Ever Been’
That’s awful! What does it mean?
Pink Floyd’s ‘Woke’ 50th Anniversary Rainbow Controversy
Viral tweets suggested that “anti-woke” Facebook users objected to a Pink Floyd rainbow logo.
NBC Sports Presenter Takes Up Right-Wing ‘Litter Boxes’ Smear
Tony Dungy has a history of supporting anti-LGBTQ causes.
Are Food Stamps (SNAP) Getting Cut?
A viral January 2023 tweet claimed that Republicans sought to further restrict eligible items for SNAP recipients.
Amazon Ending Amazon Smile
Amazon indicated that it planned to discontinue its popular, charity-focused initiative, Amazon Smile, and directed customers to give to charity directly via Amazon wish lists.
‘A Georgia Republican Brags That Voter Suppression Helped Them in 2022’
Whether or not it could be considered a brag is a matter of opinion, but it is true that the context in this claim relied on a very specific interpretation.