Once again, people freaking out because they can't read

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  1. Hayabusa Venomous

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  2. Boy Wonder Dark Phoenix in Training

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    I find this hilarious.
     
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  3. . : tale_wind Ice to see you!

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    I posted a satire article in a Facebook group the other day; the article says at the very top in bold and italics that it's satire, and that disclaimer even showed up in the link preview. There were still at least four comments freaking out thinking it was real.
     
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  4. Lauriam I hope I didn't keep you waiting...

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    I wonder how many people would fall for it if War of the Worlds was rewritten and re-released in a more "believable" way. Of course, there would be people who already know what it is. But considering a lot of younger people don't even know who Audrey Hepburn is, I bet we could get quite a reaction.
     
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  5. Hayabusa Venomous

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    "Believable" in what way? Like, modernizing the technology and setting?
     
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  6. Lauriam I hope I didn't keep you waiting...

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    Mmmhmm. Yeah, that's what I meant. XD
     
    Lauriam, Nov 13, 2014
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