Pink Floyd’s ‘Woke’ 50th Anniversary Rainbow Controversy
Viral tweets suggested that “anti-woke” Facebook users objected to a Pink Floyd rainbow logo.
manufactured outrage
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.
Was Snow White ‘Cancelled’?
Hyperfixation on imaginary ‘cancellations’ continued with a claim that fairy tale character Snow White was the latest victim of ‘woke mobs.’
Has Disney Canceled ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Peter Pan,’ and ‘The Aristocats?’
After successfully milking rumors about Dr. Seuss and Mr. Potato Head, outrage merchants set their sights on Disney films.
Did the Biden Administration Censor, Cancel, or Ban Dr. Seuss Books Due to Racist Content?
Dr. Seuss, a childhood institution, was under purported attack due to “political correctness,” also called “cancel culture.”
No, Mr. Potato Head Is Not Gender Neutral Now
Hasbro’s announcement of an expansion to the Mr. Potato Head family of toys led to predictable outrage about “wokeness” on social media.
Did a Principal Ban Candy Canes Because the ‘J’ Symbolizes Jesus?
On December 5 2018, The Blaze published an article titled “Principal banned candy canes because ‘J’ shape stands ‘for Jesus.’ But that was just for starters.” The item centered on a law firm devoted to “evangelical Christian” interests (Liberty Counsel), its assertion that Manchester Elementary School in Omaha, Nebraska had “banned” Christmas items, and its …
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Did Leeds Trinity University Ban Capital Letters to Avoid Frightening Students?
In November 2018, an odd little article about a leaked internal memo at Leeds Trinity University appeared in the British tabloid the Express. According to the story, the university told professors not to use all capital letters in order to avoid “frightening” students: Staff at Leeds Trinity’s school of journalism have also been told to “write in …
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United States President Barack Obama Banned Nativity Scenes at the White House?
False claims that President Obama banned nativity scenes at the White House have been circulating since 2009, and they persist today.