TikTok Rumors and Hoaxes, Investigated by Snopes.com

No, AL Gov. Kay Ivey Is Not in This Photo Protesting Desegregation in Louisiana

A misleading and viral tweet became so popular that its content was later shared on...

Why We Can’t Definitively Say TikTok Causes Tics

Remember, correlation does not equate to causation.

Fears Raised Over ‘Slap a Teacher’ TikTok Challenge — But Is It Real?

Little evidence exists that "slap a teacher" is an actual "challenge" on TikTok.

Woman Pushes Bear Off Fence to Save Dogs in Memorial Day Video

The TikTok user who posted the video said that it was recorded in California.

Did Trump Say His Favorite Song Was ‘Iris’ by the Goo Goo Dolls?

The rumor first spread in a TikTok video in late September 2021.

Did This Man Ride on a Plane Engine To Escape the Taliban?

A humorous video was repurposed and shared as if it was connected to a real...

Deer Survives 50-Foot Drop at Michigan Waterfall, Viral Video Shows

The video was recorded at the Upper Falls at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.

ICU Nurse Shares Bible Verse in Response to COVID Denialism

In a new video, the nurse shared a stern, yet heartfelt, message of kindness to...

‘Bear in Walmart’ TikTok Video Was Not Recorded in Walmart

A TikTok comedian appeared to confuse a number of commenters after making a humorous video.

Are ‘Vaccine Bandits’ Taking Over Los Angeles Streets?

There's a predictable answer to the question "why is nobody else talking about this?"

Chicago Target Employees Run in Fear of Possible Shooter, Viral TikTok Video Shows

The same TikTok user who posted the viral video later said that no one was...

Abandoned 1950s Diner Explored in Nostalgic Video

The abandoned diner, which in the TikTok video appeared to simply be themed on the...