Jaleel White and ‘Purple Urkel’
“Never did I ever think I would see Jaleel White in full Urkel gimmick promoting his new ‘Purple Urkel’ marijuana line with Snoop Dogg. This is bonkers lol”
Finland Reindeer Reflective Paint Posts
A striking image of Finland’s reindeer and reflective paint is popular on social media.
Albert Einstein Lecturing a Black College Facebook Post
Two popular Facebook posts include a photograph of Einstein and a quote: “The separation of races is not a disease of colored people but a disease of white people. I do not intend to be quiet about it.”
OGX DMDM Hydantoin Facebook Post
DMDM hydantoin is a common ingredient in shampoo, and a lawsuit against OGX isn’t evidence its products are necessarily harmful.
Biden Admin HHS Secretary’s ‘Absolutely the Government’s Business’ Vaccine Remarks
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra commented on a plan to promote vaccination by knocking on doors — framed as “frightening” in some parts of the discourse.
SF Gay Men’s Chorus ‘Convert Your Children’ Song
Reactionaries deliberately used a San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus song about how they’ll “convert your children” out of context to spread disinformation.
Darnella Frazier’s Uncle Killed by Minneapolis Police
The teenaged girl who filmed the murder of George Floyd posted to Facebook about her uncle’s police-involved death in July 2021.
Wi Spa Weaponized Disinformation Campaign
A viral video followed by far right protests and a brawl is being sold as authentically organized, but people involved are linked directly to known disinformation networks.
The Pledge of Allegiance Was Adopted in 1923, the Star Spangled Banner Was Adopted in 1929 …
A history meme makes claims about the when the United States adopted the Pledge of Allegiance (1923), the Star Spangled Banner (1929), and other purported recent additions to American institutions.
Is Rebecca Washington Replacing Sha’Carri Richardson on the U.S. Olympic Team?
A parody Twitter account grabbed attention with a bogus headline about the sprinter.