KeyboardKitty Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Yesterday’s presidential debate took an unexpected turn when former President Donald Trump made an eye-raising claim that has since set social media ablaze. Citing unverified social media rumors, Trump alleged that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, were abducting and consuming local pets, specifically dogs and cats. Vice President Kamala Harris was visibly amused as Trump stood by his claims, despite swift debunking from both the debate moderator and Springfield officials, who confirmed no such incidents had been reported. The bizarre assertion quickly went viral, particularly among fans of The Simpsons, due to the shared name with the show’s fictional town of Springfield. Social media was soon flooded with creative memes and jokes, drawing parallels between Trump’s claim and the show’s iconic characters. Many fans referenced the Simpson family’s pets, Santa’s Little Helper and Snowball II, weaving in clever nods to memorable moments from the long-running series. While the memes brought a dose of humor, the incident also highlighted a more serious issue: the rapid spread of misinformation in today’s digital age. Trump’s baseless claim and its immediate debunking serve as a reminder of the critical need for fact-checking and responsible discourse, particularly in political debates. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/trump-dogs-eaten-simpsons-memes-b2610851.html https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekatz/2024/09/11/theyre-eating-the-dogs-viral-debate-moment-sparks-simpsons-memes/ https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/09/11/is-santas-little-helper-ok-the-simpsons-pet-dog-is-going-viral-after-trump-harris-debate Image: Joe Sohm | Dreamstime.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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