Fake news meme
The infamous "fake news" meme!
The "fake news" meme originated from a tweet by President Donald Trump on November 13, 2017, where he claimed that "FAKE NEWS" was a term used by him to describe the media's reporting on his administration. The tweet was met with widespread criticism and ridicule, as many saw it as an attempt to discredit and undermine the credibility of the press.
Since then, the "fake news" meme has taken on a life of its own, with people using it to mock Trump's claims and to poke fun at the idea that the media is somehow "fake." The meme has been used in various forms, including:
- Image macros: Pictures of Trump with a red "FAKE NEWS" stamp over his face, or with a caption saying "FAKE NEWS" in a bold, red font.
- Memes with fake news headlines: Satirical headlines that exaggerate or distort real news stories, often with a humorous or ironic twist.
- Cartoons and comics: Illustrations depicting Trump as a character, often with a "FAKE NEWS" bubble above his head or a caption saying "FAKE NEWS" in a speech bubble.
- Memes with fake news sources: Satirical news sources, such as "The Daily Faux News" or "The Fake News Times," that poke fun at the idea of fake news.
Some examples of "fake news" memes include:
- "BREAKING: Trump declares himself King of the World" (with a fake news headline and a picture of Trump in a crown)
- "FAKE NEWS: The sun rises in the east" (with a picture of the sun rising in the east, accompanied by a caption saying "FAKE NEWS")
- "The Fake News Times: 'Trump's Hair is Real' (with a picture of Trump's hair, accompanied by a caption saying "FAKE NEWS")
Overall, the "fake news" meme has become a popular way to poke fun at Trump's claims and to highlight the importance of fact-checking and critical thinking in the media.