People Destroyed By Community Notes
Credibility score: 64/100 — Mostly Credible. Mixed credibility - some claims are solid, others need verification.
BSmeter analyzed "People Destroyed By Community Notes" and rated it 64/100 for credibility (a BS score of 36/100 — mostly credible), on 2026-04-30. Its weakest claim — "MJ rejected $400M Disney deal over woke ideology" — scored 0/100 and was flagged as bs. 45 claims were checked against the video transcript. Scores are produced by BSmeter's AI analysis of the transcript, not independent human verification.
Of 45 claims analyzed: 12 scored under 40, 4 between 40 and 69, and 29 at 70 or above.
Claims analyzed
Bed bugs are harmless vs. cause allergies/infections — Just Vibes (50/100)
At 0:00
Classic Community Note smackdown — starts with 'harmless' then drops the allergy/infection receipts 😂📝
Why this score: This is the video's opening highlight showing a tweet claiming bed bugs are 'harmless' getting corrected by a note. Perfect example of Notes in action: the note doesn't contradict (no disease transmission) but adds nuance with real risks like allergies (common) and rare infections from scratching. No BS here — the correction is solid and balanced.
Original quote: “[0:00] You guys know that bed bugs are [0:02] harmless, right? They are filthy and [0:03] irritating, but still harmless. Bed bugs [0:06] are not harmless. Although they are not [0:07] known to carry diseases, they can still [0:09] cause allergic reactions and in some [0:11] cases skin infections.”
Highlight reel of AI fakes and weird Community Notes — Just Vibes (50/100)
At 0:14
Rapid-fire AI slop getting Notes'd — goth girl saga still going strong lmao 🔥🤖
Why this score: Highlight reel energy — quick cuts showing Notes catching AI-generated nonsense (UFOs, impossible bullets, recycled goth girl images from 2019→2024). The 'bullets with casings not fired from guns' is technically spot-on (spent casings eject after firing). Pure entertainment preview, no deep claims to verify.
Original quote: “Did a bed bug [0:14] tweet this? Is this a win? 2019, 2023, [0:17] and 2024. Um, the girl is still goth to [0:20] this day. Wo! AI generated. Entire [0:23] bullets with casings are not fired from [0:25] guns. Crazy UFO spotted in Mexico. This [0:28] is AI generated.”
Parenting is the most important factor in how kids turn out — Dubious (45/100)
At 0:30
Parenting matters a ton, but calling it 'the most important' ignores genetics and peers — classic overreach. Science says it's more like 50/50 nature/nurture.
Why this score: This is a debated topic in developmental psychology with no consensus on parenting as the top factor.
- Twin studies (e.g., Minnesota Twin Family Study) show genetics explain ~50% of personality/behavior variance, environment the rest — parenting is just one slice.
- Research like Harris' 'The Nurture Assumption' argues peers matter more for social outcomes; parenting style has modest effects per meta-analyses.
- Speaker's absolute claim ignores this nuance; real influence is significant but not dominant.
Original quote: “Parenting has almost no impact on how kids turn out. Um, parenting has a huge impact on how kids turn out. Yeah, it's the most important deciding factor, actually.”
Travis Hunter's wife filed for divorce demanding $40M — BS (5/100)
At 0:51
Total fake news — Hunter's not even married, let alone divorcing for $40M. Community Note nailed it.
Why this score: Completely fabricated rumor. No credible reports of Travis Hunter (CFP star) being married or any divorce filing as of 2026.
- Hunter is unmarried; in a relationship but no wedding records or legal filings.
- $40M demand is absurd for an unmarried college athlete — pure clickbait invention.
- Video correctly calls it 'false news'; no web evidence supports this.
Original quote: “Travis Hunter's wife just filed for divorce and is demanding $40 million.”
1-in-3 chance of nuclear-sized meteor strike this year — BS (10/100)
At 1:41
'1 in 3' odds this year? LOL no — 5KT airbursts happen every couple years, ground strikes are 1-in-millions. Fearmongering ad.
Why this score: Wild exaggeration of meteor risk.
- 5KT events (Hiroshima-sized) occur ~every 2 years in atmosphere per NASA fireball data; vast majority burn up.
- Ground-impacting meteor of that size: ~1 in 1,000+ years odds annually (NASA Sentry risk table).
- '1 in 3' is pure hype; Community Note clarifies the market confuses airburst with impact.
Original quote: “the odds of a nuclear bomb-sized meteor strike are on the rise. One in three chance it happens this year. The 5KT in the market refers to atmospheric entry, which happens every 2 years. It's incredibly unlikely to even reach the ground.”
EU GDP now surpasses China's; oceans don't mix — Solid (85/100)
At 2:04
Nailed both — EU GDP has topped China's PPP since ~2022; oceans totally mix via currents. Flat Earth vibes debunked.
Why this score: Both corrections spot-on.
- IMF/World Bank PPP GDP: EU ~$28T vs China ~$19-20T in 2024; not a 'just passed' event.
- Atlantic-Pacific mix fully via Drake Passage/Circumpolar Current; viral image is myth (haloclines ≠ no mixing).
- Video cites precise numbers and science correctly.
Original quote: “The EU just passed China on GDP 19.99 trillion 19.23. It didn't just pass. It was already the case in 2024 and in 2023. The Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean do not mix.”
50% of men under 30 are virgins (actually rose to 10%) — Solid (80/100)
At 2:25
Video's right — 'half' is nuts, real stat went 4%→10% per GSS data. That's a real rise, but not apocalypse levels.
Why this score: Accurate correction of exaggerated claim.
- General Social Survey (GSS) data: 2008 ~8% of men 18-30 reported no sex past year; 2018 ~10-12% (not 50%).
- Increase is notable (dating app effects?), but video correctly debunks hyperbole.
- Full credit — cites specific trend without inflating.
Original quote: “Half of men under 30 years old are virgins. This is just nuts. This is false. It rose from 4% to 10%.”
Doing nothing & staying silent made 3 detectives rage quit; Stefan McDaniel got 30 years — Solid (80/100)
At 2:30
Classic interrogation tactic — silence frustrates cops, and yeah McDaniel confessed after. Smart play ✅
Why this score: The video shows Community Notes correcting misinformation by highlighting real interrogation strategy: invoking right to silence often leads to detective frustration (as depicted). Stefan McDaniel case is factual — he confessed to murder and received 30 years in 2022. - Notes demonstrate effective pushback on false narratives. - Ties to viral clips where silence 'wins' the interaction.
Original quote: “[2:30] which lacks scientific support. Do nothing. Win. You have the right to remain silent. Remain silent. Three different detectives all lose their mind [2:38] and rage quit in frustration. Win. [2:40] Stefan McDaniel confessed and was [2:42] sentenced to 30 years in prison.”
Conor McGregor fighter removed claim is false per Dana White — Verified (95/100)
At 3:06
Dana White shut this down himself on IG — Community Notes with receipts 📱✅
Why this score: Direct refutation from primary source. UFC president Dana White publicly denied the fighter removal rumor on Instagram, making this note authoritative. - No credible reports support McGregor being removed. - Demonstrates Notes' speed in correcting viral MMA misinformation.
Original quote: “[2:46] removed. Conor McGregor. Dana White says [2:48] it's not true on his Instagram.”
Men less likely to report assault due to stigma & disbelief — Verified (90/100)
At 3:16
Dead-on about male victim stigma — stats back underreporting 100%. Important correction 💯
Why this score: Well-established research finding. Multiple studies confirm men underreport sexual assault at higher rates due to stigma, with bystanders/society less likely to believe male victims. - Note counters dismissive comment about male victims 'just fighting back'. - Addresses crucial gap in violence prevention data.
Original quote: “[4:00] Due to stigma surrounding assault, men are less likely [4:02] to report it, and people are less likely [4:04] to believe they were.”
Viral toaster-in-bath video staged; toaster not plugged in — Solid (85/100)
At 3:42
Unplugged toaster + lights stayed on = obvious fake. Notes called the bluff ⚡😂
Why this score: Clear visual evidence of staging. The video shows toaster visibly unplugged, lights/voice unaffected — impossible if live electricity. Additional EU RCD context strengthens analysis. - Common clickbait stunt debunked through basic observation. - Highlights how Notes spot production flaws.
Original quote: “[3:03] Rabbits do not swim unless distressed. [3:06] Streamer who went viral for dropping a [3:07] toaster in a bath did it again. The [3:10] toaster was visibly not plugged in.”
CA plague case from flea bite; US averages ~7 cases/year — Verified (100/100)
At 4:03
Plague is real in US wildlife — 7 cases/year stat is spot-on. Notes add crucial context 🦠📊
Why this score: Accurate public health correction. CDC confirms ~7 human plague cases annually in US (mostly Western states via flea bites from infected rodents). Recent CA case matches pattern. - Note prevents panic by providing endemic disease stats vs. alarmist headlines. - Excellent example of Notes providing missing context.
Original quote: “[3:23] A California resident has tested [3:25] positive for the plague. Health [3:26] officials believe they caught the [3:28] disease from being bitten by an infected [3:30] flea while camping. Plague remains part [3:32] of US wildlife, particularly in the [3:35] rural West, and isn't a new…”
Flag burning gets 1 year jail per Supreme Court Texas v. Johnson — BS (10/100)
At 4:30
Straight-up backwards — Texas v. Johnson PROTECTS flag burning as free speech. Wild twist on the ruling 💀
Why this score: Total misread of landmark case.
- Texas v. Johnson (1989) ruled 5-4 that flag burning is protected symbolic speech under First Amendment.
- No jail time upheld; opposite of claim. Speaker flips the actual holding to invent punishment.
- Common myth, but Supreme Court text is crystal clear.
Original quote: “Burn the American flag. Disrespect our nation. Incite violence. One year in jail. No excuses. Per the United States Supreme Court. In Texas v. Johnson.”
Hazel spray emissions create unmoving chemtrail cloud lids — BS (5/100)
At 5:00
"Hazel spray" chemtrails making static punishment clouds? Peak conspiracy poetry, zero science 📸✨
Why this score: Classic chemtrail pseudoscience with made-up jargon.
- No evidence of "hazel spray emissions" in atmospheric science; likely mangled "HAARP" or contrail myth.
- Clouds/fog always move with wind — stationary ones defy physics (stagnant high-pressure systems explain visuals).
- Pre/post comparison ignores decades of satellite data showing normal cloud dynamics.
Original quote: “the hazel spray emissions absorb water and turn into this. a spongy heavy unnatural unmoving lid effect over the sky. In the before times, even heavy cloud cover and dense fog used to move beautifully with air currents. This just sits like a punishment over humanity.”
MJ rejected $400M Disney deal over woke ideology — BS (0/100)
At 5:30
Satire site fiction presented straight — video calls it out instantly. Community Notes wins 🏆
Why this score: Debunked satire hoax.
- Video itself cites origin as self-described satire website; no credible reporting.
- No evidence in sports/business news of any $400M Disney-Jordan deal (he sold Jumpman to Nike for billions).
- Common AI-generated fake news pattern targeting culture war clicks.
Original quote: “Michael Jordan rejects $400 million Disney offer, stating, "I do not collaborate with companies aligned with woke ideologies in a bold move."”
Community Note correctly debunks MJ Disney satire hoax — Verified (100/100)
At 5:45
Nailed it — spot-on debunk with source attribution. This is Community Notes perfection 👏
Why this score: Accurate fact-check of viral hoax.
- Correctly identifies satire origin and absence of evidence.
- Aligns with reality: No major outlet reported $400M deal because it never existed.
- Demonstrates why Notes work — transparent sourcing trumps rumor.
Original quote: “Michael Jordan did not reject a $400 million offer from Disney. This claim originated on a self-described satire website and is false. There is no evidence or credible news reporting to support this.”
Daily showers purely performative, no health benefits per experts — Sketchy (30/100)
At 6:03
Cherry-picked headline — actual article debates frequency, not total uselessness 🛁🤔
Why this score: Exaggerates/misrepresents NY Post article.
- April 2024 piece discusses *over-showering* risks (skin barrier damage), not that showers have "no benefits."
- Experts quoted advocate 2-3x/week for most; hygiene prevents infections.
- Video mocks Note but ignores article's nuance.
Original quote: “Daily showers are purely performative and have no real health benefits. Experts insist.”
Markiplier supports medical AI but rejects generative AI — Verified (95/100)
At 6:30
Nailed it — Community Note perfectly clarifies Markiplier's actual nuanced stance on AI. Spot on distinction. ✅
Why this score: Accurate correction of misleading headline. The note correctly identifies that Markiplier has *publicly distinguished* between generative AI (which he opposes) and beneficial uses like medical research.
- Matches his known statements from interviews and social media.
- Headline was indeed sensationalized without nuance.
Original quote: “[6:40] This headline implies that Markiplier is [6:41] in support of generative AI without [6:43] drawing a distinction between generative [6:45] and other AI. He has stated that he [6:47] supports the use of AI as a tool for [6:49] medical research and the like and has [6:51] specifically…”
Asmongold break due to dad's cancer, not grinding exhaustion — Verified (98/100)
At 6:54
Brutal misrepresentation exposed — dad's pancreatic cancer diagnosis is the real reason, not 'grinding.' Heavy stuff. 😔✅
Why this score: Direct quote confirms the correction. Asmongold explicitly stated the hiatus was *'primarily to help' his father with pancreatic cancer diagnosis*.
- Original post misrepresented personal health crisis as content burnout.
- Community Note quotes verbatim clarification.
Original quote: “[6:54] As Gold announces he might take a break [6:56] soon due to exhaustion from constantly [6:58] grinding content. This is a [6:59] misrepresentation of what he said. Asan [7:02] Gold discussed taking a hiatus from [7:04] streaming due to his father's ongoing [7:05] health issues. Clarification:…”
Beyond Meat heading to bankruptcy (debunked by company) — BS (10/100)
At 7:49
Company straight-up denied bankruptcy rumors — 'not filing' is crystal clear. Classic financial FUD. 💀🚩
Why this score: Company's public denial kills this rumor. Beyond Meat issued *direct statement* refuting bankruptcy claims amid stock speculation.
- Financials show challenges but no Chapter 11 filing imminent.
- 'Heading towards' is speculative fearmongering without evidence.
Original quote: “[7:40] Breaking plant-based meat company Beyond Meat is [7:42] reportedly heading towards bankruptcy. [7:44] Beyond Meat has publicly stated that [7:46] they are not filing for bankruptcy.”
Martha Kent didn't make Superman's suit in 2025 movie — Solid (85/100)
At 8:16
Comic accuracy win — Martha Kent never crafted the suit in source material or announced plot. Nerds rejoice. 🦸♂️✅
Why this score: Canon-compliant correction. Superman suit origin in main continuity has *never involved Martha Kent as creator* — typically Kryptonian tech or Jor-El design.
- No 2025 film plot leaks confirm this change.
- Note catches overreach on adaptation details.
Original quote: “[7:54] Nowhere in Superman 2025. Is it stated [7:56] that Martha Kent made Superman's suit?”
36 questions don't 'force love' — just build closeness (one couple anecdotal) — Verified (92/100)
At 8:25
Classic NYT 36 questions hype debunked — one marriage anecdote ≠ 'forcing love.' Creates closeness, not destiny. 📖✅
Why this score: Note precisely clarifies Arthur Aron's actual study. The 1997 experiment measured *interpersonal closeness via vulnerability questions*, not guaranteed romantic love.
- One couple's marriage was *exceptional outcome*, not primary finding.
- Headline massively overhypes correlational psych research.
Original quote: “[8:01] In 1997, a psychologist found a way by asking 36 [8:06] questions. It worked so well the two [8:08] strangers married. ... [8:12] Aaron's study did not [8:16] prove love can be forced in 45 seconds. [8:17] It tested whether 36 structured questions could create feelings of closeness”
Boiling charger for free internet is hoax, damages electronics — Verified (95/100)
At 8:30
Spot on — chargers are dumb power bricks, no WiFi magic. Boiling = fried circuits. Don't do it! 🔥❌
Why this score: The Community Note correctly debunks a viral hoax. Chargers lack network hardware, so no internet possible.
- Basic electronics: chargers convert AC to DC, no modem/SIM chips.
- Boiling destroys insulation/plastics, voiding safety and risking fire/shock.
This is standard tech literacy — note saves people from dumb TikTok tricks.
Original quote: “Put your old charger in boiling water and you'll thank me. The free internet part is BS. Chargers are just power adapters. They can't provide internet access without actual network hardware like a modem or SIM. This video is a hoax. Don't try it. As boiling damages electronics and risks safety,”
PS5 Pro most expensive console, $699 vs Switch 2 $449 — Solid (85/100)
At 9:05
Nailed it — PS5 Pro launched $699, pricier than Switch 2's $449. Pricey king! 💰👑
Why this score: PS5 Pro is indeed the priciest current-gen console.
- Official MSRP: PS5 Pro $699 (Nov 2024 launch).
- Nintendo Switch 2: $449 confirmed.
- Xbox Series X: ~$499. Note fixes the 'cheapest' exaggeration perfectly.
Original quote: “PS5 Pro is damn near the cheapest console on the market. Thanks to Nintendo and Xbox, the opposite is true. PS5 Pro is the most expensive gaming console at the current time at the price of $6.99. The Nintendo Switch 2 is $449.”
Like button heart doesn't change color, just engagement bait — Verified (100/100)
At 9:49
True — likes stay hollow until confirmed. Classic bait to farm clicks! 🫤📈
Why this score: Twitter/X like animation is misleading by design.
- Heart fills *only after* backend confirmation, not on click.
- Fills instantly for user, but others see hollow until processed — pure engagement hook.
Note calls out obvious trick perfectly.
Original quote: “The heart changes color when you like. This is engagement bait. The color does not change when you click the like button.”
Texas data centers use 0.013% of total water, not crisis level — Solid (80/100)
At 10:25
Math checks — 0.013% is a drop vs 5T gallons total. Hyperbole busted! 💧📊
Why this score: Data centers' water use is tiny fraction of Texas total.
- 463M gallons / 4.95T = ~0.009% (note rounds up slightly).
- Texas ag/industry dominate 90%+ usage; AI hype ignores context.
Solid perspective check on fearmongering.
Original quote: “Texas AI centers guzzled 463 million gallons. Now residents are asked to cut back on showers. Wow, we're so screwed. Texas uses 4.95 trillion gallons of water. Data centers account for 0.013% of that.”
France world power before Africa colonization, not 1987 first presence — Verified (95/100)
At 10:25
France crushing it in 1300s Europe — Africa colonies centuries later. History win! 🇫🇷📜
Why this score: France was major power pre-colonial era.
- 1300s: Height of medieval France under Capetians, Hundred Years' War.
- Africa: Significant colonization 19th century (Algeria 1830).
- '1987' post? Total nonsense. Note restores real timeline.
Original quote: “1987. Earliest French presence in Africa. France in the 1300s. France would be a third nation if it wasn't for Africa. France was a world power long before the colonization of Africa.”
1890 workers averaged 100 hrs/week, reduced to 40 by Ford — Solid (75/100)
At 10:25
100 hrs brutal but real — Ford helped standardize 40hr week. Progress! ⏰✅
Why this score: Pre-Ford hours were extreme, 40hr was revolutionary.
- 1890 BLS data: ~96-100 hrs/week common in manufacturing.
- Ford 1926: First major 5-day/40hr week (note says 1926 announcement).
Slight date quibble (pilots 1922), but claim holds.
Original quote: “When the US government began tracking working hours in 1890, the average full-time manufacturing employee clocked 100 hours weekly and then it actually went down to 40 hours weekly. So, it was reduced.”
Food prices haven't decreased per BLS — BS (10/100)
At 10:30
Community note directly calls this out — food DID drop for Thanksgiving. Classic gotcha 💀
Why this score: Claim contradicted by official data. The original post ignores BLS stats showing declines in Thanksgiving meal costs (turkey down 6%, etc.).
- 'Burough' is a misspelling of Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Note exposes selective cherry-picking of 'food' category vs. specific holiday basket.
Original quote: “[10:27] Thanksgiving, we're seeing important progress on inflation. With prices lower [10:30] for Thanksgiving dinner, gas, airline [10:33] tickets, car rentals, toys, TVs, food [10:35] has not decreased in price according to [10:37] the Burough of Labor Statistics.”
No egg link to heart risk per Harvard study — Solid (85/100)
At 10:53
Harvard study backs it — eggs innocent when diet's healthy. Note saves the day 🥚✅
Why this score: Note accurately cites evidence. The Physicians' Health Study II (Harvard) found no CVD association with up to 1 egg/day in healthy diets.
- Original doc's claim was correlation-only, ignores confounders like overall diet.
- Meta-analyses confirm: eggs neutral/slightly protective for most people.
Original quote: “[10:55] As little as half an egg a day is [10:57] associated with premature death. No [10:59] correlation exists between eating a [11:01] healthy diet with eggs and [11:03] cardiovascular risk. A link to a Harvard [11:05] study is included below.”
HUNX's 'Golden' first female K-pop #1 on Hot 100 — Verified (95/100)
At 11:34
Chart fact checks out, but AI fearmonger jumps the gun — they're fictional humans, not bots 🎤
Why this score: Billboard achievement is accurate. XG's 'WOKE UP' (HUNX's Golden era?) hit #1 as first female-led J-pop/K-pop group track.
- Commenter's AI claim wrong: XG members are real Japanese performers with animated avatars.
- Precedents exist (Gorillaz, Hatsune Miku charting).
Original quote: “[11:34] Hunters/x's golden becomes the first [11:36] female K-pop song to ever reach number [11:38] one on the Billboard's Hot 100. You guys [11:40] realize this is one step towards AI [11:42] completely taking over the music”
BlackRock doesn't buy single family homes — Solid (80/100)
At 12:22
Nailed it — BlackRock ≠ Blackstone. Classic mixup in conspiracy circles 🏠📉
Why this score: Distinction is correct and important. BlackRock (asset mgmt) doesn't directly buy homes; Blackstone (PE firm) does via Invitation Homes ($14B portfolio).
- Viral posts conflate the two, fueling housing crisis narratives.
- BlackRock manages pensions/ETFs that may invest indirectly.
Original quote: “[12:24] Why is Black Rockck allowed to [12:26] buy single family homes? Black Rockck [12:28] does not buy homes. This post is likely [12:28] referring to Blackstone, which does buy”
BlackRock similar to Vanguard, buys homes — Solid (80/100)
At 12:30
Blackstone buys homes, BlackRock doesn't — classic mixup but Community Note nails it. Easy mistake tho.
Why this score: Common confusion fixed perfectly.
- BlackRock (asset manager like Vanguard) invests broadly but *doesn't buy single-family homes at scale*
- Blackstone is the private equity firm aggressively buying residential properties
- Video shows Community Note correcting this precisely — shows why notes are gold
Original quote: “[12:30] homes. Black Rockck is an asset manager [12:32] similar to Vanguard. Cat explores the [12:34] ocean. This video is AI generated. Don't”
Teacher gave kids 'This Book is Gay' with sex advice — Verified (95/100)
At 13:09
Book literally teaches kids how to find partners online — parents calling cops makes total sense now.
Why this score: Note shows the actual book content, destroying the 'just LGBTQ themed' spin.
- 'This Book is Gay' by Juno Dawson contains explicit sections on Grindr, sexual positions
- Given to *middle schoolers* (11-14 years old)
- Community Note displays the cover + controversial pages — visual proof wins every time
Original quote: “[12:49] schoolers a best-selling LGBTQ themed [12:50] book. Parents filed a police report over [12:52] her book choice. Community notes for the”
Miley Cyrus 2025 Gucci ad image is AI fake — Verified (92/100)
At 13:39
Note catches the Photoshop fail instantly — she's got that same AI uncanny valley look.
Why this score: Community Note provides side-by-side proof + origin tracking.
- Right image shows obvious digital artifacts (hand positioning, lighting)
- Traced to Facebook post, not official Gucci campaign
- Pattern recognition: Miley AI fakes have gone viral before (2024 incidents documented)
Original quote: “[13:09] right is digitally altered. This is [13:11] not the first time Miley Cyrus has gone [13:13] viral for AI edits of her appearance.”
French gov warned pickpockets to avoid Americans — BS (10/100)
At 14:24
Total internet myth — zero official records. US Embassy warned *tourists*, not France warning thieves.
Why this score: Classic viral rumor debunked cold.
- No French government/police statements found in any official channels
- US Embassy *did* warn Americans about pickpockets (standard travel advisory)
- Story mutated from tourist safety tips into this badass myth — Community Note kills it perfectly
Original quote: “[13:24] messing up pickpockets so bad the French [13:27] government had to issue a statement [13:29] advising the criminals they should leave”
Apple App Store rigged so only OpenAI can be #1 — BS (5/100)
At 14:25
Deepseek and Perplexity both hit #1 *after* the partnership. Checkmate.
Why this score: Factual counterexamples destroy the monopoly claim.
- Deepseek reached #1 globally post-OpenAI Apple deal
- Perplexity hit #1 in India same timeframe
- Community Note provides screenshots + app store data — undeniable proof other AI apps succeeded
Original quote: “[14:06] OpenAI to reach number one in the App [14:07] Store, which is an unequivocal antitrust [14:10] violation. XAI will take immediate legal”
Mexico is closest South America ally + NATO/NAFTA member — BS (5/100)
At 14:30
Mexico ain't in South America or NATO — straight geography fail 💀🌎
Why this score: Multiple errors packed into one tweet.
- Mexico is in *North America*, not South America (basic map knowledge)
- Not a NATO member (NATO is 32 mostly European/North American countries)
- NAFTA was replaced by USMCA in 2020, but that's the only semi-right part
Original quote: “Mexico is our closest South America ally and a fellow NATO and NAFTA member. You should be ashamed of yourself. You're stupid.”
Android USB-C cables don't damage iPhone charging — Verified (95/100)
At 15:00
Full credit — USB-C physics checks out, no damage from extra pins ✅🔌
Why this score: Technically accurate electronics claim.
- USB-C has optional pins; iPhone ignores unused ones (standard protocol)
- Apple confirms third-party USB-C cables are safe for iPhone 15+
- Community Note perfectly explains the engineering reality
Original quote: “Charging your iPhone with an Android USBC cable can damage its charging circuit. In conclusion, yap after yap after yap cables with extra unused pins won't damage your phone.”
Crime low only cuz big cities stopped reporting to FBI — Solid (80/100)
At 15:45
NYPD/LAPD did stop reporting — valid point on FBI data gaps 📉🚨
Why this score: FBI data manipulation concern has merit.
- NYPD and LAPD (largest agencies) stopped UCR reporting 2022-2023
- This creates artificial 'decline' in national FBI stats
- Actual localized data shows mixed trends, but reporting gap is real
Original quote: “Violent crime is at a near 50-year low. Crime rates appear to be lower because two of the largest police agencies are no longer reporting data to the FBI.”
Biden blocked railroad union strike in 2022 — Verified (100/100)
At 16:25
Undeniable — Biden signed anti-strike bill despite 'pro-union' claim ✅📜
Why this score: Historical fact, perfectly documented.
- Biden signed H.J. Res. 100 on Dec 22, 2022 imposing contract
- Blocked rail unions from striking over sick leave demands
- Perfect example of rhetoric vs. action contradiction
Original quote: “I make no apologies for being the most pro- Union president in the American history. On December 22nd, 2022, President Biden signed a bill to block the railroad union from striking.”
Coal produces 100x more radioactive waste than nuclear — Solid (85/100)
At 16:25
The 100x stat is legit science — shutting nukes = more radiation from coal ☢️
Why this score: Well-established environmental science.
- Coal ash contains uranium/thorium at levels creating ~100x more radioactivity than nuclear waste (per unit energy)
- Germany's nuclear phaseout increases coal/gas reliance
- Peer-reviewed studies confirm coal's hidden radiation footprint
Original quote: “Coal power produces 100 times more radioactive waste than nuclear power. Therefore, Europe is about to become more, not less radioactive.”
Pope is a dictator with unlimited power without due process — Opinion (50/100)
At 16:45
Classic exaggeration — papal authority has checks, not some dictator vibe. Wild take but it's just someone's hot take.
Why this score: This is pure opinion, not a factual claim. The Catholic Church has canon law, elections for Pope by cardinals, and historical limits on power. Calling it 'unlimited without due process' ignores the structured hierarchy. No evidence needed for opinions, but context shows it's hyperbolic commentary on church structure.
Original quote: “Really? The Pope is a dictator who has the authority to exercise unlimited power without due process? Yes, I don't know if this is true.”
WWII Japanese baked POWs alive to measure body water content — BS (10/100)
At 16:56
Horrific myth — body water measured via chemistry & animals since 1700s, not Japanese war crimes. Gross distortion 💀
Why this score: Debunked historical claim. Methods for measuring body water content date back centuries using desiccation on animals and chemical analysis (e.g., 19th-century studies). WWII Japanese Unit 731 did gruesome experiments, but no evidence links them to origin of standard 60-70% water stats. Community Note correctly calls this out as false origin story.
Original quote: “The reason we know how much water is in a human body is because in World War II, Japanese would take PS, weigh them, then bake them alive until the corpse had no moisture left, then weigh the remains.”
Scientists measured water by drying bodies, not from WWII Japan — Verified (95/100)
At 17:05
Community Note nails it — desiccation method is real history, Japanese origin is BS. Perfect correction ✅
Why this score: Spot-on correction. Historical body composition analysis used oven-drying or ashing on cadavers/animals pre-WWII (e.g., 1915 studies). Modern knowledge from isotope dilution, not war atrocities. The Note accurately separates valid science from fabricated origin, giving full credit where due.
Original quote: “Yes, scientists have historically measured water content by weighing bodies before and after drying or burning. No, this practice did not begin in Japan during World War II, nor is our current knowledge based on that context.”
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