Fake News: Social Media Posters Caught Out in the Funniest Ways

Jane Francis

Mass Production or One of a Kind

Do you recall the ‘Friends’ episode where Rachel keeps buying furniture from Pottery Barn and Phoebe says she hates the store? Well Rachel had to make up tales about how each piece was one of a kind, rather than mass produced. The following poster tried to fill his wallet with cash based on a lie rather than filling his house with furniture.

Fortunately one commenter managed to catch the advertiser out by posting a link to Wayfair, thus proving the ‘one of a kind’ throw was actually a mass produced item. All the original poster wanted to do was fleece someone by lying about the value of the item, which is pretty sneaky.

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Jane Francis, at the dynamic age of 40, ingeniously combines her roles as a travel journalist, gourmet chef, and doting single mother. Her insatiable curiosity and passion for exploration are reflected in her vivid writing and global culinary influences. A lover of authenticity, Jane creates memorable experiences, turning her journeys into a symphony of flavors and stories.