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On Feb. 1, 2022, the Genesius Times published an article positing that the U.S. Olympic bobsled team had named their sled Biden because nothing has taken America downhill faster: This item was not a factual recounting of real-life events. The article originated with a satire website. The Genesius Times describes itself as the most reliable source of fake news on the planet in its header, and adds that the publication strives to provide the most up-to-date, accurate fake news on the Internet in its footer. This article went viral a few days after publication when it was shared by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). While Cruz did not specifically identify this piece as satire — his message consisted solely of three laughing emojis — clicking the screenshot he shared revealed the full image that included the site's fake news disclaimer: For background, here is why we sometimes write about satire/humor.
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