St. Jude Ukrainian Translators Request
Circulating social media posts claimed that St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital needed Ukrainian translators to aid in treating evacuees.
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How Did Hush Puppies Get Their Name?
A popular post claimed that the fried food popularly known as “hush puppies” were named for their use in distracting dogs by people escaping slavery.
Dasia Taylor Suture Invention
A post about a young woman named Dasia Taylor and her purported invention of infection-detecting sutures went viral in February 2022.
‘Is Now a Good Time [to] Remind Truckers That EVERY SINGLE REPUBLICAN Voted Against Saving Truckers’ Pensions Last Year?’
Screenshots of a February 2022 tweet by Chip Franklin circulated, asserting that “every single republican” voted against “saving truckers’ pensions” in 2021.
Anthony Bourdain: ‘Eat at a Local Restaurant Tonight’ Quote
“Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you …”
Britney Spears vs. Somali Pirates Meme
A “fun fact” about Britney Spears’ music and Somali pirates was shared to Imgur in February 2022.
James Hemings and Macaroni and Cheese
Several Black History Month posts credited James Hemings as the inventor of macaroni and cheese.
‘Fun Little Trick in the Sunday New York Times Crossword’
Social media posts across platforms showed a tweet about a “fun little trick” in the February 6 2022 puzzle.
Ben Shapiro ‘Nobody Said Crime’ Tweet
Not all screenshots of Ben Shapiro tweets are satirical, as was the case with a tweet in which Shapiro seemed to advocate for banning “crime.”
Stephen King Banned Books Quote
Ongoing intense discussions about a school district’s decision to ban Maus brought attention to an old purported quote by prolific author Stephen King about banned books.