Virus Fact-checker Gifts

Covid

Deaths from Coronavirus

"Well, either you're hopelessly optimistic or hopelessly short-sighted."

Coronavirus Impact on Children

"....H....5....N...1...???You got me.... but I'm sure it spells trouble."

Rumors, lies and innuendo.

Skeptic: Critical Thinking, Facts, Debunking.

Mutation D614G

The Expert

Rumours Online

"Are these 'raw' facts or 'spun' facts?"

There are dreams...And then there's reality...

Objects in mirror bear no relation to reality.

'Apparently, wild hopes and dreams, re-enacted by Barbie and Ken, are no substitute for a solid business plan.'

'Biggest damn virus I've ever seen!'

"That's Eleanor. She's a fact checker."

Two computers, smaller one labeled DATA, the larger one, HYPE

California fires and Coronavirus

Nearly a third of the earth's life-forms have gone extinct. Cut! Stop with all the facts. This is debate club! But we're using a cable tv talk show format! What should I say? Unsupported opinions

Since I took command of the company, I have steered a steady course.

"This says you should expect to spend six months and at least $800 building the perfect lowrider bike."

"Target in range. Ready... hug."

'If you want a reality check, I'll have to see two pieces of I. D.'

"We've managed to eliminate every problem except the public perception that we're heading in the wrong direction."

'You're so illogical. I can never win an argument with you.'

Conspiracy theories

"Out of the way amateur!"

"We will demonstrate that climate change denial blogs cause further global warming."

"If I meet one more person who thinks a whale is a fish!..."

'Put it under my microscope!'

'Yeah? Well... bite me! No... wait!'

"You can make your life any way you want it. Don't let your thoughts limit your future. It is possible to achieve your dreams!"

Strainspotting

"Oh, sure! Blame the monkey!"

Psychiatrist. She said she could help get me in touch with reality or boost my self-esteem but not both.