Controversy Archives

North Pole High School Bathroom Incident: the Facts

The story from 2019 found new life on Reddit in 2022.

Brittney Griner Once Protested the National Anthem

Now, some conservatives are using such sentiments against her.

‘A Whole Lot of Truth’ (and Some Misleading Info) About Gas Prices

A viral piece of copypasta gets a few things wrong about gas prices.

Huggy Wuggy Police Warning Prompts Misleading Rumors About TikTok and YouTube Kids

We looked at the origins of an inflated controversy about a character named Huggy Wuggy...

Swastikas and Confederate Flags Seen at Canada’s ‘Freedom Convoy’

These were the sightings of swastikas and other symbols of hate at "Freedom Convoy" protests...

‘I Want More Sex’ Desigual Backpack Designed for Adults, Not Kids

An apparent product display error led to accusations that a company was encouraging pedophilia.

Lightning Strike? Cause of George Floyd Mural Collapse Disputed

A mural honoring George Floyd crumbled in July 2021, but the exact cause is undetermined.

Why Was Dave Portnoy’s Twitter Account Briefly Suspended?

The founder of Barstool Sports has more than 2 million followers on the platform.

Did ‘Family Guy’ Predict Caitlyn Jenner’s Transition?

Perhaps, using a rather loose definition of "predict."

Euro 2020’s Anti-Racism Row Is Tournament’s Latest Controversy

As soccer fans clash over "taking a knee," a look back at the European Championship's...

Flight Attendant Goes Off on ‘Rude’ Passengers, TikTok Videos Show

According to the videos, the June 7 incident involved mask requirements and happened on an...

Brandy Vaughan Died of Natural Causes, Say Police

Brandy Vaughan, the founder of the anti-vaccination group Learn the Risk, died at age 45...