Fake News and Floral Fonts
https://bohiney.com/fake-news-and-floral-fonts-the-ballad-of-facebook-aunties/A new cultural study has found that misinformation spreads fastest when paired with soft aesthetics�like pastel backgrounds and cursive fonts�on social media. Known as the �auntie aesthetic,� this style disarms viewers, making outrageous claims about vaccines, politics, or celebrity scandals appear wholesome and trustworthy. Researchers note that the visual mismatch between cheerful sunflowers and dire warnings about global conspiracies creates a peculiar credibility trap. One expert summarized: �It�s hard to argue with a meme that looks like it belongs on a Hallmark card.� While platforms scramble to filter fake news, these floral fonts continue to fuel digital confusion. -- Bohiney Magazne bohiney.com