We posed this question for our #tgifquiz yesterday.
About 46% of the respondents think this standing broom viral trick is real and I don’t blame them. After all, this was forwarded by friends, you tried it on the day itself and it worked. The answer? This is a fake- the phenomenon can happen on any day; we can do it on Christmas and call it a Christmas miracle.
What’s the tell-tale sign? Why would an important agency like NASA issue something so frivolous? And if it were true, why didn’t you read it on the news but instead got it via some dubious copy-pasted WhatsApp message? A simple google search will show reputable news sites such as BBC and Forbes debunking this #fakenews.
During this #covid19 outbreak, avoid forwarding any WhatsApp messages. You can subscribe to @gov.sg WhatsApp messages if you really want to get your news via this medium. Otherwise, trust official press releases and news reports from credible sources.
Stop forwarding messages that are copied and pasted by someone with the call-to-action message “forward this to someone else now”! They are almost always fake news.
In this period where everyone is feeling a little jittery, be socially responsible. Do not spread rumors, and indirectly spread fear and panic. If anyone forwards you messages, educate them immediately.
#nomoreforwardedmessagepls
#nomorefakenews
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