A March 22 2022 quote meme that claimed Bruce Lee once said “words are energy” and “that’s why it’s called spelling” was shared by the page “Anxiety Freedom Today” on Facebook: Underneath a black-and-wh
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Snopes→ Stephen Wilhite, Inventor of the Meme-Favorite GIF, Has Died
Wilhite, who lived in Milford, Ohio, won a Webby lifetime achievement award in 2013 for inventing the GIF, which decades after its creation became omnipresent in memes and on social media.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Chelsea Manning Was NOT ‘In Jail’ In March 2022 As Meme Claims
Is a meme correct that Chelsea Manning was "in jail" as of March 2022? No, that's not true: Manning was released from jail in 2020 and is free as of this writing. Manning's recent tweets from her verified Twitter account, as well as news
Poynter→ How memes are used to spread misinformation
Memes can be fun ways to comment on current events or pop culture. They also build a sense of community on social media. Unfortunately, memes have also become a sneaky […] The post How memes are used to spread misinformation appeared first on Poy
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Soviet Flags in Texas’ Meme
On March 14 2022, an Imgur account shared the following meme, which purportedly showed “Texans” flying Soviet flags — in ostensible support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Titled “Deplorable,” the post showed five
Snopes→ How Accurate Was That ‘Open Keystone XL’ Meme?
As some called for the re-opening of the Keystone XL pipeline in March 2022, one viral Facebook post took them to task.
Truth or Fiction?→ $6.09 Gas Prices in California Meme
Amid ongoing discourse about rising gas prices in the United States on March 9 2022, an Imgur post purportedly showed a photo of a gas station displaying prices of $6.09 a gallon for regular, $6.23 for “plus,” and $6.29 for “supreme&#
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – Samuyil Hyde is an internet meme, not the ‘Ghost of Kyiv’ pilot
"Ukrainian fighter-ace known as the 'Ghost of Kyiv's real name is Samuyil Hyde.”
Truth or Fiction?→ Berlin Wall ‘10316 Days’ Meme
On February 22 2022, an Imgur user shared their “13th favorite” post, about how the Berlin Wall “stood for 10316 days” (and a proportional passage of time); on the date it was shared, Imgurians flooded the front page of Imgur wi
Truth or Fiction?→ Stephen King ‘Hard to Believe There Was Ever a World Leader as Dumb as Donald Trump’ Quote Meme
On February 15 2022, an Imgur user shared the following quote meme, reportedly showcasing commentary by author Stephen King on former United States President Donald Trump’s fitness for office: A different quote attributed to Stephen King spread
Truth or Fiction?→ Rosa Parks Bus Ad Meme
On February 10 2022 an Imgur user shared the following meme, which purportedly showed an advertisement in honor of Rosa Parks — insensitively placed on the back of a bus in Birmingham, Alabama: The back of a bus was visible in the meme, as was a
Truth or Fiction?→ Britney Spears vs. Somali Pirates Meme
On February 9 2022, a “fun fact” meme explaining that the music of pop star Britney Spears was used to repel Somali pirates in 2013 appeared on Imgur: Spears was shown at the top left of the meme, and a group of men in a small boat, arms r
Truth or Fiction?→ Michigan Candidate Ryan Kelley ‘Unplug Voting Machines’ Meme
On February 4 2022, an Imgur account shared a meme asserting that Michigan Republican Ryan Kelley told a crowd to “unplug voting machines” and bring guns to polling places: At the top of the meme, an image of former U.S. President Donald
Truth or Fiction?→ Jabar Gibson Hurricane Katrina Rescuer Meme
On February 1 2022, the following meme was shared to Imgur, describing the actions of a man identified as “Jabbar Gibson” in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: That image was clearly a screenshot, and it appeared to show a cropp
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: This Meme Is NOT Correct: COVID-19 Is Deadlier Than The Seasonal Flu
Is this meme correct in saying COVID-19 is less deadly than what was known as Spanish flu a century ago, or current variants of seasonal flu? No, that is misleading: COVID-19 is killing more people annually than the seasonal flu did in th
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Meme Does NOT Paint Accurate Picture Of Effectiveness Of COVID-19 Vaccines
Does this meme paint an accurate picture of the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines? No, that's not true: Although what we know about the virus and the vaccines has changed over time, scientists and public health experts continue to say th
Snopes→ Did Hitler Paint the Art in the ‘Pretty Good Painting’ Meme?
The watercolor painting shows a village scene with a townhouse, staircase, trees, buildings, and a street lamp.
Snopes→ Photo of Sandy Hook Victim’s Sister Misused in Facebook Memes
The picture appeared in memes that seemed to push misogyny and political conservatism.
Truth or Fiction?→ Japan ‘Santa Crucified’ Christmas Meme
On November 26 2021, an Imgur meme dump featured a long-circulating image labeled “in Japan, they don’t fully understand Christmas yet,” involving a photograph purportedly depicting a crucified Santa Claus: Two weeks earlier, an Imgu
Truth or Fiction?→ Sweden Twitter ‘My Best Advice …’ Meme
On November 10 2021, an Imgur user shared a screenshot of a 2014 tweet apparently from Sweden’s @sweden Twitter account — which looked like it was offering up advice on improving one’s fellatio skills: The tweet was prefaced by the n
Truth or Fiction?→ Cannibal Corpse ‘My Home is Full of Skulls’ Meme
On November 7 2021, a Twitter meme about a Cannibal Corpse guitarist and the band’s purported songs (“I Have Guns in My House, For Murder” and “My Home is Full of Skulls”) received significant engagement: pic.twitter.com
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘The Growing Inaccessibility of Science’ Meme
On October 27 2021, an Imgur account shared the following screenshot of a tweet: On Imgur, the post was titled “Gee I wonder why.” Originally, the tweet was published on October 13 2021, and simply captioned “yeah …” The
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Meme About Great-Grandmother Washing Aluminum Foil And Saving Bacon Grease Was NOT Fact Checked
Did Facebook fact checkers label a meme as false information because, "There is no evidence that people ever saved aluminum foil or bacon grease"? No, that's not true: A meme-maker used a counterfeit fact check label to make a satirical j
Snopes→ ‘Don’t Blame Me’ Gas Prices Meme Shows Photo from 2020
Meme: "Don't blame me when you voted for this. Cause I voted for this."
Snopes→ No, This ‘Illegal Aliens’ Meme Does Not Show the US Border
"The difference is obvious."
Snopes→ Viral Grocery Store Meme Uses 2018 Photo To Illustrate ‘Biden’s America’
Not only were the pictures misleading, but the meme used a broad brush to place blame for supply chain issues.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘I Did My Own Research’ Gravestone Meme
On September 30 2021, an Imgur user shared an image of an “I did my own research” gravestone, arranged in the manner of fairly common Halloween decor: Imgur u/blank666man titled the post “Thinking about Halloween??”; no additio
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Meme Is NOT Correct That There Is No Scientific Proof Behind FDA Approval
Is a meme correct in implying that there is no scientific proof behind the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of vaccines? No, that's not true: The FDA provides publicly available documentation on its website for each of the th
Washington Post→ False meme: Nobel laureate did not say ivermectin ‘cures’ covid-19
Delete this meme from your social media accounts.
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Ivermectin Causes Infertility’ Meme
On September 7 2021, a meme claiming “ivermectin causes male infertility” was shared to Imgur, quickly going viral on other platforms as well: Under the top text (“ivermectin causes male infertility,”) additional bottom text re
FactCheck.org→ Meme Misattributes Quote on Afghanistan to Trump
Quick Take A viral meme falsely claims that former President Donald Trump suggested that the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan was an orchestrated distraction by Democrats. A spokesperson for Trump has denied he made that remark. A very similar
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Unlabelled Satire Meme’s Math Used To Lay Claim To Bezos’ Bucks For Every Earthling Is Laughably NOT Right
Could Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' fortune be divided amongst all earthlings, netting each of us $1 billion and leaving Bezos still wealthy? No, that's not true: Assuming it could all be reduced to cash, Bezos' net worth distributed equally
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: A Digital Billboard In Wilmington, NC, Was NOT Hacked To Show Unflattering Memes Of Biden — The Memes Came From A ‘Private Citizen’
Was a digital billboard in Wilmington, North Carolina, hacked to feature memes that were critical of President Joe Biden? No, that's not true: According to Donald Tedder, owner of the digital billboard, the billboard was not hacked -- the
Snopes→ Viral Trump vs. Biden Gas Prices Meme is Highly Misleading
We don't recommend basing broad and declarative conclusions on two seemingly cherry-picked pictures showing gas prices.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Global Deaths Meme Does NOT Accurately Reflect The Severity And Scope Of COVID-19
Does a global deaths meme accurately reflect the severity and scope of COVID-19? No, that's not true: It considers a three-month period at the very start of the pandemic, before deaths from COVID-19 started to skyrocket. By cherry-picking
FactCheck.org→ Memes Misidentify D.C. Police Officer as Jan. 6 Protester
Quick Take Using side-by-side photos of two men who bear some resemblance to each other, social media posts are spreading the false claim that a Washington, D.C., police officer who responded to the Capitol breach on Jan. 6 was really part of the rioti
Truth or Fiction?→ Taino Chief Hatuey’s Last Words Meme
On August 4 2021, prolific Imgur account OctopussSevenTwo shared a meme to Imgur which described the purported last words of Taíno chief Hatuey before being burned alive. One day prior, a Reddit account shared the same meme to r/Damnthatsinteresting
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: U.S. Is NOT The Only Country Without Universal Health Care, Contrary To Meme Map
Is the United States the only country in the world without universal health care? No, that's not true: At least nine other countries did not have viable universal health care as of 2020. The claim appeared as a meme published in a Faceboo
Snopes→ Does This Meme Accurately Depict Hidilyn Diaz’s Olympic History?
At the Tokyo Games, Diaz's performance earned the Philippines its first gold medal — ever.
FactCheck.org→ Meme Spreads Falsehood About Vaccine Transfer Through Eating Meat
SciCheck Digest Livestock and poultry are not being vaccinated against COVID-19. But a meme is spreading the falsehood that those who eat meat from vaccinated animals will get “VAXXED” by consuming the meat. That simply isn’t possible