Post shared on social media A headline in the Guardian claims that people who shared memes about Peanuts the Squirrel are white supremacists.
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Verdict: False
This claim comes from a satirical explanation.
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A post shared on Facebook shared a screenshot of what appears to be a Guardian newspaper headline that says sharing squirrel memes makes you a white supremacist. The article purported to be in the screenshot follows the format of the Guardian newspaper and includes a photo of the author in the right corner.
The alleged headline: “Sharing the squirrel meme?” Congratulations, you’re a white supremacist. ”
That claim is inaccurate. There is no such thing heading Found in Website. Similarly, you will not find such a heading in any article. socializing media account. Additionally, the byline on the screenshot indicates that this article is by Sian Norris. List of articles What she wrote.
This post is satirical account. This account has “false information” The bio reads, “Meme and video alchemist, influencer pain, happy hubby. Pet lover.” (Related: No, the image does not show the Guardian article about Tim Walz dancing naked on stage)
The post came after the man’s pet squirrel, Punat, was taken in by the state Department of Environmental Conservation and euthanized several days later. Before the election new york post Reported. Rabies tests require access to a subject’s brain, but the results have not been made public.
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This isn’t the first time fake posts have surfaced online. Check Your Facts recently debunked a claim that Elon Musk posted a post criticizing the United States for abolishing apartheid in South Africa.
