Controversy Archives

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...

What Is Fascism?

Important to most fascists is the idea that the nation’s “patriots” have been let down,...

Did the Wall GoFundMe Founder Use the Money to Buy a Yacht?

Two leaders of the online fundraising campaign plead guilty to fraud in April 2022.

Why Christopher Columbus Is So Offensive to Native Americans

Native American activists have long seen Columbus as a villain, an agent responsible for the...