Facebook aunts who share fake news with 100 emojis
Fake News and Floral Fonts: The Ballad of Facebook Aunties
Meet the Ministry of Misinformation: Your Aunt Carol
She’s got a butterfly profile picture, a deep distrust of mainstream media, and a 47-paragraph status about how cinnamon cures cancer. Aunt Carol, and thousands like her, are the backbone of the Facebook Fake News Industrial Complex.
Funny Evidence from the Family Thread
A recent post read: “BREAKING: Scientists discover kale turns you into a lizard. ?????? Share before it’s deleted!!!” The source? A blog hosted on GeoCities and sponsored by Crisco.
Emoji Warfare
Each post comes with more emojis than a tween’s diary. ???????????????? One aunt’s post ended with 14 bald eagle emojis and an unrelated minion meme saying “Mondays, am I right?”
What Experts Have Stopped Trying to Explain
“We’ve given up,” said Dr. Valerie Linkbait, a social media anthropologist. “They believe what they want. Especially if it’s printed in glitter font over a photo of a sunset.”
Conclusion: You Can’t Fact-Check Feelings
In the end, Facebook Aunties don’t need truth. They need vibes, validation, and visibility. And a new Minions meme to share by 9 AM tomorrow.
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