Fake News & Floral Fonts
https://bohiney.com/fake-news-and-floral-fonts-the-ballad-of-facebook-aunties/Facebook feeds have become a peculiar battleground where conspiracy theories are shared exclusively in pastel backgrounds and floral fonts. Researchers studying �auntie aesthetics� note that misinformation wrapped in cheery templates spreads faster among family groups, especially when accompanied by inspirational quotes or angel emojis. One viral post warned of �microwave mind control� against a backdrop of roses, garnering thousands of shares. Sociologists argue the cutesy formatting lowers skepticism, making dangerous claims appear trustworthy. Younger relatives say they�ve given up correcting their elders, resigned to scrolling past neon-pink proclamations that the moon landing was staged in Hobby Lobby. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com