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Misinformer Tactics: The Office Edition

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It’s never too late (or early) to revisit a classic, and just like memes, misinformation can go viral and stick in people’s minds. 

In fact, many humorous scenes from popular culture will make use of exaggerated behaviour and dialogue for comedic effect that ends up mirroring many common manipulation tactics and logical fallacies seen on social media. These can make us laugh when watching an obviously silly show and yet can subtly sway us in a more serious context. 

What do you think? What memes from popular shows or from popular culture seem to mirror some of the manipulation tactics, biases, and fallacies you see online?

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Memes, just like misinformation, can go viral and stick in people’s minds. Have you also noticed how memes can sometimes mirror some common “manipulation tactics” and “logical fallacies"? 😏 👉 scienceupfirst.com/misinformati… #ScienceUpFirst

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— ScienceUpFirst (@scienceupfirst.bsky.social) August 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM