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Snopes Debunker

Nov. 10, 2022

Today: Multiple "verified" fake Twitter accounts, New York Times' "election day stress relief" list, Republican Andy Biggs' joke about Nancy Pelosi, and more
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'Verified' Fake Accounts Created for Ben Shapiro, Nintendo, Giuliani, Valve, and Musk

Yesterday, Twitter saw a flurry of brand new accounts being created that were quickly followed by purchases of the company's new offering of a checkmark badge for $8. Users initially created these new accounts to impersonate various figures in the sports world, with bios that said they published "parody."

Before Elon Musk bought the social media platform, the "blue checkmark" trust signal was previously only doled out by the platform if an account met certain criteria and was verified to be who they said they were. However, as of the day after election night, it appeared to have become, according to one user, a "free-for-all hellscape."

Jordan Liles has more.

Connor McDavid Not Traded to Islanders, Despite Tweet from 'Verified' Parody Impersonation Account

The owner of a brand new Twitter account appears to have paid for a checkmark badge to parody tweets of NHL hockey star Connor McDavid. Read Story.

Raiders' Josh McDaniels Not Fired, Despite Tweet from Parody Account Impersonating ESPN Analyst

The owner of a brand new Twitter account appears to have paid for a checkmark badge to parody tweets of ESPN analyst Adam Schefter. Read Story.

Did the NYT Tell People to 'Breathe Like a Baby' to Relieve Election Day Stress?

The list was mocked by some on the internet. Read Story.

Yes, Republican Andy Biggs Made 'Hammer' Joke About Nancy Pelosi

A video of Biggs making the joke was posted to Twitter on election night. Read Story.

Did Trump Say If GOP Candidates Win 2022 Election, He Should Get 'All the Credit’?

Trump was also quoted as saying, "... and if they lose, I should not be blamed at all." Read Story.

No, House Democrats Didn't Vote to Let 'Non-Citizens' Vote in US Elections

It's a "straw man" logical fallacy. Read Story.

Staff Pick

Tweet About Elon Musk Giving Jewish Accounts Star Badges Is Satire

This was not a real tweet from Musk. It originated from a Twitter account that claims to publish parody. Read Story.

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