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politics2 years ago

"DeSantis Ends Campaign, Embraces Trump, and Faces Reality in Florida"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the suspension of his presidential campaign with a quote attributed to Winston Churchill, "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts," which was found to be falsely attributed to Churchill by the Winston Churchill Project at Michigan's Hillsdale College and the International Churchill Society. The society also noted that the quote is often incorrectly attributed to Abraham Lincoln. DeSantis' campaign has not responded to requests for comment on the matter.

entertainment2 years ago

Debunking the Viral Fake Quote: Hank Williams Jr. Sets the Record Straight on Garth Brooks

A viral quote falsely attributed to Hank Williams Jr. criticizing Garth Brooks has been revealed as fake. The quote, which claimed that Hank Jr. wouldn't be caught dead on stage with Garth and that he had to cancel his Vegas residency due to boos from the crowd, was widely shared on social media. However, there was no truth to the quote, and it was traced back to a satirical fake news site. Despite the debunking, memes and online media quoting the fake quote continue to go viral.

entertainment2 years ago

Debunking the Viral Claim: Did Hank Williams Jr. Really Refuse to Share the Stage with Garth Brooks?

A claim that Hank Williams Jr. said he "wouldn't be caught dead" on stage with Garth Brooks originated as satire on a website known for parody and satire. The quote gained traction on social media, with comedian Tom Segura sharing it, but there is no truth to it. The fake quote was published on a website called The Dunning-Kruger Times, which is part of a network known for producing satirical content. The negativity towards Brooks stems from remarks he made about serving "every brand of beer" at his Nashville bar, which some users aligned with right-wing politics criticized.