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Don’t buy the viral claim that Anonymous deleted tracking data from period-tracking apps

Despite widespread and uncritical coverage of the claim, no evidence has been presented.

On Jun 30, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
Starbucks employee hand on cheek caption "Me FaceTiming my manager after someone died from choking on a bone in the new Maple Chicken Sandwich" (l) Starbucks Maple Chicken Sandwich (c) Starbucks employee hand on cheek caption "Me FaceTiming my manager after someone died from choking on a bone in the new Maple Chicken Sandwich" (r)

‘I’m in urgent care rn with possible listeria bc of it’: Did Starbucks secretly recall its new chicken sandwich?

'If you’re honestly feeling sick after eating the new maple chicken sandwich, you should go to the hospital.'

On Jun 30, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Internet Culture IRL
caption in rainbow letters centered ""Gays Against Groomers" on black background (c)

Is ‘Gays against Groomers’ the new Libs of TikTok?

Gays Against Groomers has shared far-right talking points and conspiracy theories.

On Jun 29, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
abortion protest sign

‘Anti-abortion people are now watching’: Social media users warn abortion seekers to not contact those online offering refuge

There are inherent risks involved.

On Jun 28, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

IRL Tech
Andy Levin 2 panel yoga poses tweet by Andy Levin centered caption "In a moment of wildly conflicting emotions, of intense anger over horrifying Supreme Court decisions (with more to come) mixed with gratitude that I was just able to help pass the first meaningful gun reform in three decades, I turn inward, at least for a moment #AsanasWithAndy"

‘Why did you delete this?’: Democratic congressman responds to abortion ruling by tweeting pics of him doing yoga

'I just want you to know I saw it and you suck.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
text message screenshot number blurred out caption "Maciej, It's Nancy Pelosi & I have bad news. Trump just vowed to run for President if Republicans win the House & they only need to unseat 5 of my Democrats to take back control. Fox just admitted they launched new attack ads against the 5 most vulnerable" (l) Nancy Pelosi hand out (c) cardboard torn to reveal "ROE" on white background (r)

‘Can you chip in $15?’: As Roe vs. Wade overturns, Nancy Pelosi emails and texts voters to ask them for money, sparking debate

'What the f*ck.'

On Jun 24, 2022 by Tricia Crimmins

IRL Tech
red background with tweet by revolver . news centered top caption "BREAKING : It's now legal to shoot women having abortions in New York City with your Supreme Court- issued concealed handgun" revolver . news logo below centered

“It isn’t ‘satire'”: Conservative blog says it’s now legal to shoot women having abortions—users respond with celebratory memes, GIFs

The site is run by a former Trump speechwriter.

On Jun 24, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

IRL Tech
woman dancing in living room smiling hands out (l) woman dancing in living room arms back in motion (c) woman dancing in living room hands out (r)

No, that’s not Toni Braxton dancing to Beyoncé’s new song

The woman in the video quickly debunked the claim.

On Jun 23, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture
man carrying camera gear (l) police (c) man with badge on shirt (r)

Viral video shows Uvalde authorities removing family of shooting victim from city hall

'A city hall that is closed to city residents and press is not a functioning government'

On Jun 21, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
men with weapons on porch preparing to breach door with "Greitens US SENATE" logo

‘Today we’re going RINO hunting’: GOP candidate’s ad urges people to hunt Republicans

If you don't get the metaphor, Greitens thinks you're 'lying or dumb.'

On Jun 20, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech
Dipper and Mabel in golf cart Gravity Falls

‘Gravity Falls’ creator shares ‘fights’ he had with Disney’s censorship team for the show’s 10-year anniversary

Alex Hirsch shares what he reportedly had to put up with when creating the show for Disney 10 years ago.

On Jun 16, 2022 by Gisselle Hernandez

IRL
kraken logo over hexagonal wave pattern

‘Someone must be offended’: Crypto company pledges to be world’s least progressive exchange

'Words nor silence are ever ‘violence’'

On Jun 15, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech
Buzz Lightyear in cockpit with cat

‘Lightyear’ apparently banned in multiple countries over same-sex kiss

'Wow they really banned Lightyear here simply because of a same-sex kiss wtf.'

On Jun 14, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

IRL
hand with glove wiping counter top with rag hand on right side holding Airbnb logo on square

‘Cleaning fee $1,600. But please be sure to dust, vacuum, take out garbage’: People mock Airbnb ‘chore lists’ and cleaning fees

'Hotels are now my preference.'

On Jun 14, 2022 by Braden Bjella

Internet Culture
Winklevoss twins band on stage

‘Most tragically hilarious/infuriating thing’: Winklevoss twins perform Rage Against the Machine cover—after laying off staff

'winklevoss twins covering Rage i’m actually losing my mind'

On Jun 14, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech

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