Rumor Detective Gifts

'All right then. So, you didn't pierce your belly button. I'd just like to know where these ugly rumors get started.'

'Rumors that the rumors that caused the market jitters, may have only been rumors, is causing jitters in the market today...'

'Now they're saying our financing is being pulled. I'd love to know how these crazy rumors get started.'

"There's been a lot of whispered gossip around at the moment and quite frankly I'd love to know where it's coming from."

'I've heard a lot about you. Now I'd like to hear your side of the story.'

'What's this rumor I hear, that they're putting saltpeter in Meals-On-Wheels!'

'Is it true what they say'

'I heard it through the grapevine.'

'A rumor on Wall Street led to a rumor on main street that you can run but you can't hide.'

I overheard management saying they were kicking you but I didn't hear if it was upstairs or out.

A snake passing from mouth to ear till it bites.

'I know you weren't at Jimmy's house because a little bird told me...'

"Some idiot spread the rumour that the boss had called in sick! Now look what's happened to the tobacco and coffee stocks!"

"I never repeat gossip so I'll only tell you once."

It soon became apparent that the vicar was an undercover journalist.

Every morning the office gossip was cascaded down...

Safety Barriers

BREAKING FAKE NEWS

"Well, obviously the victim had a French enemy."

"I try to keep my classes relevant."

The Hypocritic Oath

'I think it means corporate control is now complete.'

'He died of too much money.'

Turn on the news. I will not comply. My analysis of your viewing patterns has determined you will grow depressed after the lead story. There is a 95% probability you will then gorge yourself on Rocky Road ice cream and then stay up all night googling elliptical machines and diet pills. Who told you this? Both your refrigerator and your browser are gossipy.

"So, you've got butterflies in your stomach, a bug in your ear and a bee in your bonnet. Any other complaints?"

I Can't Believe It's Not Fake News

In Plain Sight

'Rumors...'

"Gosh, it really is impossible to tell the deepfakes from the shallow ones."

"Did you research and verify before posting this?"

'I gather this is your first sting operation.'

'I've dealt with it - he's sitting on the naughty step thinking about his behaviour.'

'Just move along...Nothing core to see here.'

'What's with all the Pumpkin Pies?'

We're fact checking your story.