Is This Video of a Man Falling Down a Flight of Stairs Real?
17 August 2018 - A video showing a man falling down a flight of stairs features computer animated graphics and was likely created for a 2008 commercial for Levi's Jeans.
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Is This a 1950s Women’s Magazine Ad for a Handgun to Shoot ‘Depraved Creeps’?
6 August 2018 - A vintage women's magazine advertisement for a Colt Cobra revolver for use against 'that strange, depraved creep who won't leave you alone' is a recent fabrication.
Does This Image Show a Peaceful Meeting of a Lion and a Zebra at a Watering Hole?
31 July 2018 - A picture of a zebra and a lion sharing a tranquil moment at a watering hole was digitally created for an advertisement.
Volkswagen Polo ‘Terrorist’ Commercial
27 May 2017 - A viral ad featuring the Volkswagen Polo automobile and a suicide bomber was not created at the behest of the automobile manufacturer.
Plane with Landing Gear Failure Saved by Truck?
14 April 2017 - A video of an airliner saved by a pickup truck after its landing gear malfunctioned doesn't depict a real event; it was created for a commercial.
Heinz Baked Beans Featured in London Pop-Up Cafe
11 April 2017 - The cafe features collectible cans and various beany dishes.
Does a Vintage Advertisement Show Boy Eating a Stick of Butter?
22 August 1970 - An image purportedly showing a vintage advertisement for butter was created as a joke.
Did Chipotle create a 'Never Forget 9/11' ad campaign featuring burritos in the place of the Twin Towers?
23 October 2016 - FACT CHECK: Did Chipotle create a 'Never Forget 9/11' ad campaign featuring burritos in the place of the Twin Towers?
Does Charmin make Pumpkin Spice Bathroom Tissue?
13 September 2016 - The Charmin brand has not released a festive Pumpkin Spice variety of bathroom tissue for the upcoming Fall season.
Texas Mattress Company Apologizes for Ad Mocking 9/11
22 August 1970 - Miracle Mattress in San Antonio produced a September 11 sale commercial that mimics the Twin Towers collapsing and says they have received death threats in response.
Johnson’s Winking Glue
22 August 1970 - 'Johnson's Winking Glue' is not a real thing, nor is an advertisement touting its virtues.
‘When You Need to Get Her Drunk’
22 August 1970 - An image showing a "vintage" Budweiser beer ad bearing the tagline "when you need to get her drunk" is just a Photoshop contest entry.
