Viral Lies and Rock Star Rumors: How Dave Grohl’s Fake Baby Story Took Over Social Media
Rumors run especially rampant in the age of social media, and even rock royalty like Dave Grohl isn’t immune to the mayhem. This week a hoax story about Grohl fathering a love child went viral to the response of vast online discussion and outrage. The incident illustrates the impact of viral misinformation — how easily…