Brazil Insurrection Had Familiar Faces, Themes
The far right uprising in Brasilia strongly resembled the January 6 2021 violence at the United States Capitol for a variety of reasons.
Robin Williams: ‘Politicians Should Wear Sponsor Jackets’ Like NASCAR Drivers …
A long-circulating joke about politicians wearing “sponsor jackets” was attributed to comedian and actor Robin Williams in a viral tweet.
John Deere and ‘Right to Repair,’ Explained
News about farmers achieving the “right to repair” John Deere equipment lacked important context about the limitations of a voluntary agreement.
George Santos Hand Gesture
House freshman Rep.-elect George Santos (R) appeared to use a white supremacist hand signal during a vote for House Speaker.
‘To Catch a Predator’ Texas DA Tweet
In early January 2023, social media interest in To Catch a Predator and its purported final episode spiked.
‘Dead Pope Hammer’
The death of former Pope Benedict XVI led to claims a “dead pope hammer” was necessarily deployed as part of the Catholic Church’s traditions.
Who Had the Metal Detectors Removed From the Capitol?
The detectors were taken off the floor before a new House Speaker was elected.
Vintage Union Christmas Cartoon
A December 2022 Imgur post featured what appeared to be a vintage Christmas cartoon advocating for unions.
White House COVID-19 Chief Downplays Mask Use in ‘Confusing’ Interview
Dr. Ashish Jha contradicted himself in a December 2022 chat with a Philadelphia newspaper.
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.