MAY 27, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Biden Orders Virus Origin Inquiry. Impact: This inquiry set off a chain reaction where conspiracy theorists across the globe suddenly became amateur virologists, leading to an explosion of dubious YouTube channels and a sudden spike in tinfoil hat sales.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more viral than the actual virus was the misinformation surrounding it? It's like a pandemic of bad ideas!.
• Headline: Tragic Shooting at San Jose Rail Yard. Impact: This tragic event led to an unexpected uptick in conspiracy theories about rail yard safety, resulting in a bizarre new genre of thriller novels where trains are the main antagonists.. Fact: Gun violence in America is so common that it’s practically a national pastime. If only ‘train’ were a sport, we’d be world champions!.
• Headline: Twitter Defends Free Speech in India. Impact: Twitter's stand against intimidation tactics inspired a wave of social media users to adopt the pseudonym 'Keyboard Warriors,' leading to an unprecedented rise in hashtags about everything from avocado toast to cat memes.. Fact: Isn't it cute how social media companies pretend they care about free speech while simultaneously banning accounts for saying ‘hi’ too loudly? Welcome to the digital age!.
• Headline: In ‘Cruella,’ Fashion Is Toxic. Impact: The film sparked a fashion revolution, where designers began to create 'eco-friendly' clothing lines made entirely from recycled criticisms of the fashion industry, resulting in an explosion of clothing that looks like it came straight from a landfill.. Fact: Hollywood loves to demonize fashion, yet they still can't seem to decide whether to wear the skin of the fashion industry or its latest trends. Talk about a toxic relationship!.