Were Cotton Feed Sacks Turned Into Clothing in the 1930s? Social media rediscovered a famous photograph from 1939 — although this time around, it was presented as kindness rather than marketing.
April Fools’ Day 2019 Roundup Traditionally, April Fools’ Day is a major “internet holiday” — but in recent years, roundups have largely consisted of a series of commercials designed to go viral on social media. Here is a list of April Fools’ Day 2019 pranks we’re updating throughout the day: Google Maps‘ Snake: “Google Maps shows you how to get around […]
Is Popeye’s Offering ‘Emotional Support Chicken’ to Harried Travelers? On December 18, 2018, a spate of posts and articles about fast food chain Popeye’s new “emotional support chicken” appeared on social media: The move appeared to be a stunt that was either tasty or tasteless, depending on your perspective. Although several general news outlets posted about the Popeye’s product, readers and social media users […]
