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politics1 year ago

"Biden's Emotional Response to Trump's Controversial Remarks on Service Members"

President Joe Biden suggested twice this week that his uncle, a military veteran who died during World War II in a plane crash off the New Guinea coast, was eaten by cannibals, a claim that differs from the official account. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency states that Biden's uncle, Ambrose Finnegan, and two other men "failed to emerge from the sinking wreck and were lost in the crash." Biden's remarks came while discussing the alleged disparagement of American soldiers by former President Donald Trump. The White House did not defend the accuracy of Biden's cannibalism account, and Biden has a history of embellishing stories.

via USA TODAY|
#cannibals#embellishment#joe-biden
sports1 year ago

"NHL Fines Panthers' Nick Cousins and Blues' Oskar Sundqvist for Embellishment"

Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins has been fined $2,000 by the NHL for embellishment after his second offense of the season during a game against the Buffalo Sabres. This marks the second time Cousins has been fined for embellishment this season, with a third offense resulting in a $3,000 fine. The NHL also fined St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist $2,000 for embellishment against the Edmonton Oilers.

via ESPN|
#embellishment#fines#florida-panthers
entertainment2 years ago

Hasan Minhaj Defends Himself Against Misleading New Yorker Exposé

Comedian Hasan Minhaj has responded to The New Yorker's article accusing him of embellishing some of his stand-up routines in a 20-minute video, calling the exposé "needlessly misleading." Minhaj apologized to anyone who felt betrayed or hurt by his stand-up, explaining that he made artistic choices to express himself and address larger issues affecting his community. He provided evidence to support the basic events of his stories and criticized The New Yorker for cherry-picking quotes and not fact-checking other comedians' specials. The New Yorker stands by its story, stating that it was carefully reported and fact-checked.

via Variety|
#apology#embellishment#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Hasan Minhaj's Stand-Up: Defended by Whoopi Goldberg Amidst Embellishment Controversy

Whoopi Goldberg defended Hasan Minhaj's use of embellishment in his stand-up comedy, stating that it is a common practice among comedians to tell stories and exaggerate for comedic effect. Goldberg shared her own experience of being fact-checked for a stand-up character's claim, emphasizing that comedy is not always about exact truth but rather entertaining storytelling. The discussion on The View followed a New Yorker article that questioned the veracity of Minhaj's onstage anecdotes, to which he responded by explaining that his stories are based on real events but may involve hyperbole, name changes, and compressed timelines for comedic purposes.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#embellishment#entertainment#hasan-minhaj