Back in 2020, Twitter began making efforts to mark false information tweeted by verified public officials. Below certain tweets, there's was an official warning from Twitter (or X, as some call it) that the information may not be fully accurate. They've avoided specific terms like "This tweet is false," preferring to prompt users to "learn more" or warn them that "this claim is disputed."
In uncertain times, everyone likes having an official, reliable source to tell the truth behind what people are saying, as the popularity of Ron Howard's narration from Arrested Development shows. People on Twitter have found a huge number of alternative uses for an instant fact-check on whatever they tweet. The ones below are the absolute best — though that claim, of course, is disputed.
Nothing Gets By Unchecked …
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… Whether It's Covering Yourself Socially …
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… Or Private Thoughts …
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… Or Admissions About Yourself …
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… Or Things You Try To Tell Yourself
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All That Matters Is Whether It's True …
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… Though Not Everyone Trusts Them, Of Course …
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… Especially When It Comes To "Disputed" Claims
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… No Matter What They Have To Say About The Facts …
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… Their Judgment Is Official And Final
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Of Course, Official Sources …
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… Don't Always Agree
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Song Lyrics Are More Secure …
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… And Can Serve As Authorities Themselves …
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… Though Disputes Even Occur There …
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… Usually Getting The Last Word
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… Though All That Matters Is The Truth …
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Ultimately, It Can Be Inspiring …
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… To See People Back Up What They Say …
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… Even If We Knew It Already
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