‘Brandon Spots His Sign’: ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Signs Help Boy with Autism A thinly coded political meme phrase ("Let's Go Brandon") helped a young boy named Brandon overcome fears and led to a book.
Did Mark Cuban Start an Online Pharmacy? In June 2022, a three-month-old Facebook post about Mark Cuban starting an online pharmacy spread virally.
‘Saturn as Captured from a Backyard Telescope’ A popular Facebook image purportedly was a photo of Saturn, "as captured from a backyard telescope."
‘US Median Rent to Reach $2000’ in 2022 A viral tweet suggested that median rent in the United States would soon reach $2000 per month in 2022, firmly outside the "3x rent" ratio rule of thumb when considering median salaries.
Tikrit Shoe Statue In May 2022, a popular post on Reddit purportedly depicted a "monument in Tikrit, Iraq" that memoralized the shoes thrown at former U.S. leader George W. Bush.
Wisconsin ‘Child Labor Laws’ Meme In May 2022, a meme about Wisconsin child labor laws and a "labor shortage" spread virally.
What Percent of Americans Believe Abortion Should Be Illegal? A Reddit user's r/dataIsbeautiful chart suggested that the vast majority of Americans believe access to abortion should remain legal.
‘It’s Day 47: Ukraine Has Now Lasted Longer Than France Did in World War II’ A popular post across platforms claimed that Ukraine has "lasted longer than France did in World War II."
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.
Ottawa Honking Ban A judge in Ottawa issued a temporary ten-day injunction against honking, as social media posts using coded "honk honk" references proliferated.
