Lol at articles getting so desperate they will take news right out of forums... even if it's not confirmed
It's fucking sad...and increasingly the case with all journalism in general, particularly in the USA.
Anyone can write some racist/sexist/intolerant bullshit on an Applebee's receipt and post it on reddit.
Next thing you know, Good Morning America presents it as fact without, you know,
knowing all of the fucking facts.
Rumor started from a satirical tweet on Weibo..