copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2013-01-29): A list of "Which Side of the Fence?" items distinguishing Republicans from Democrats was widely circulated via the Internet at the beginning of 2013 with the name Jeff Foxworthy tagged on the end, leading many to believe it was the work of that nationally famous comedian: [...] However, this item bears little resemblance to anything produced by Jeff Foxworthy: his comedic material is typically affectionate and self-deprecating and involves poking fun at his own milieu; his brand of humor isn't about picking on or insulting "the other guys," nor is it as overtly political or partisan as the list reproduced above (although that hasn't stopped his name from being attached to other similar political pieces). This collection of political quips was originally circulated at least as far back as March 2011 and in its original incarnation was not attributed to Jeff Foxworthy (or anyone else). We don't know who the original author was, but only after the list had been circulating for several months did someone tack Jeff Foxworthy's name onto the end of it; and Jeff's brother, Jay, confirmed for us that this material was not written by his sibling.
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2020-11-13): Fact check: No evidence 'fence test' for Republicans, Democrats written by Jeff Foxworthy The claim: Comedian Jeff Foxworthy penned a humorous "fence test" on differences between Democratic and Republican voters. [...] A Facebook post shared Oct. 27 by comedian Chonda Pierce attributed a list of eight supposedly partisan approaches to social problems to fellow comedian, "my friend Jeff Foxworthy."
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2020-10-27): If Your Time is short - "I would just like to clear the air and say it was not created by me," Jeff Foxworthy said about the statement attributed to him. "It is nothing close to my beliefs, and someone just slapped my name on it." Back in January, we fact-checked a viral Facebook post claiming that comedian Jeff Foxworthy authored a bit on how you know you live in a country "that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots." [...] "It’s the Fence Test," begins a statement attributed to Foxworthy. "Which side of the fence? (If you’ve ever wondered which side of the fence you sit on, this is a great test!) 1. If a Republican doesn’t like guns, he doesn’t buy one. If a Democrat doesn’t like guns, he wants all guns outlawed."
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2020-11-24): In November 2020, readers asked Snopes to look into a widely shared meme that claimed to present a hyperpartisan political quotation from comedian Jeff Foxworthy. [...] While Foxworthy's comedy has, historically, dealt with "redneck" culture, he makes a point of not "getting political." In a March 2020 interview with New York Daily News, Foxworthy explained, "No matter which side you’re on, half of the crowd is going to hate you. That’s not my job." He's aware of the political memes, too, and told the Daily News: [...] However, in order to clear up any doubt about the "Democrat governor" meme, we contacted Foxworthy's publicist, who unequivocally confirmed for Snopes: "This is NOT a quote from Jeff Foxworthy."
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2019-11-18): A Facebook post shared more than 700 times claims that comedian Jeff Foxworthy authored a series of statements that end with the phrase: "You might live in a nation that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots." It also attributes statements about illegal border crossings to Foxworthy. [...] There is no evidence that Foxworthy authored the statements. More than half of the statements come from a 2013 blog post by Fritz Edmunds. Foxworthy, an award-winning comedian, is known for his "You Might Be A Redneck" one-liners. The Facebook post, which has been shared more than 700 times, bears some resemblance to the format of these popular jokes. (RELATED: Did Jeff Foxworthy Write This Post Distinguishing Republicans From Democrats?)
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2019-10-03): Claim by Viral Post: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2021-04-14): Did Jeff Foxworthy write, "If plastic water bottles are okay, but plastic bags are banned -- you might live in a nation (state) that was founded by geniuses but is run by idiots"? No, that's not true: The popular comedian never wrote or said that. The quote is just one example from a long essay that has been falsely attributed to Foxworthy as far back at 2013. A publicist for Foxworthy confirmed that the essay is not from or by Foxworthy.
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2022-08-02): Attributed to Jeff Foxworthy: [...] The above-referenced list of entries detailing "A Country Founded by Geniuses But Run by Idiots" was widely circulated via the internet in early 2013 with an "Attributed to Jeff Foxworthy" tag at its head, leading many to believe it was actually the work of that nationally famous comedian.
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2024-08-07): There is a comedian by the name of Jeff Foxworthy who has been enormously popular for the past two decades or so.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2019-06-13): This passage was actually written by Iain Thomas in 2007 and later published in his poetry collection “I Wrote This For You.”
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2015-12-03): Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2019-06-25): A post shared on Facebook credits author Kurt Vonnegut with saying, "Be soft. [...] Vonnegut was an American author best known for his satirical writing style. He wrote several novels that are considered classics, including "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat’s Cradle." [...] Besides Hertweck, Julia Whitehead, founder and CEO of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, and the museum’s curator, Chris Lafave, also confirmed that Vonnegut did not pen this quote.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2024-10-02): - Interviewed by Frank Houston, "The Salon Interview: Kurt Vonnegut", Salon (October 8, 1999) [...] (From a speech written by Kurt Vonnegut before his death but delivered posthumously on his behalf by son Mark Vonnegut.) [...] - Opening words to a commencement address supposedly given by Vonnegut at M.I.T., but actually based on Mary Schmich's June 1, 1997 column for the Chicago Tribune - Be soft. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2012-10-01): Kurt Vonnegut - Born: November 11, 1922 - Died: April 11, 2007 - Occupation: Writer - Cite this Page: Citation
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2024-04-20): Friends Who Liked This Quote To see what your friends thought of this quote, please sign up! All Members Who Liked This Quote
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2017-02-15): But this quote grabbed my soul. [...] For the last 365 days, those words by Kurt Vonnegut have been my mantra. [...] Remember the sweetness of being alive.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2024-10-04): Friends Who Liked This Quote [...] All Members Who Liked This Quote This Quote Is From
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2022-11-07): 11 of Kurt Vonnegut’s Most Memorable Quotes November 11, 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Slaughterhouse-Five author Kurt Vonnegut, who died in 2007 at the age of 84. But the words of the free-thinking, veteran skeptic, humanist humorist live on. So it goes. 1. "I was taught that the human brain was the crowning glory of evolution so far, but I think it’s a very poor scheme for survival." — As quoted in The Observer, 1987 2. "A purpose of human life, no matter who is controlling it, is to love whoever is around to be loved." — From The Sirens of Titan 3. "It strikes me as gruesome and comical that in our culture we have an expectation that man can always solve his problems ... This is so untrue that it makes me want to cry—or laugh." — From Conversations With Kurt Vonnegut 4. "We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." — From Mother Night 5. "Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything." — From Cat’s Cradle 6. "Why were so many Americans treated by their government as though their lives were as disposable as facial tissues? Because that was the way authors customarily treated bit-part players in their made-up tales." — From Breakfast of Champions 7. "I don’t know about you, but I practice a disorganized religion.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2019-06-25): ‘Do Not Let The World Make You Hard’ – Did Kurt Vonnegut Write This Poem About Bitterness? A post shared on Facebook credits author Kurt Vonnegut with saying, "Be soft. [...] Vonnegut was an American author best known for his satirical writing style. He wrote several novels that are considered classics, including "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Cat’s Cradle."
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2015-10-15): Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." -Kurt Vonnegut "One day, I just woke up and realized that I can’t touch yesterday. So, why the heck was I letting it touch me?" -Steve Maraboli "No one is you and that is your power." -Dave Grohl "If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint’, then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." -Vincent Van Gogh "I have flowed, become stagnant, festered, I have fallen from above. Mass, rhythmic, in harmony with my millions of drops, I have rained. I have been earth with the earths. Foaming, humid, I have slept a faceless face down. I have. Had. Lived. Done. Been. All the words that grow before the tip of the tongue, before I reach it. I am a body who has enjoyed creation." -Hélène Cixous "Don’t take anything personally. Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2021-04-09): Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place. Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Writer [...] My personal take-away from this is: [...] I hope that was all of some use to somebody. Let me know your thoughts.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2021-04-09): Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place. Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Writer [...] Managing Editor, Apex Magazine [...] These are just my random thoughts /p>
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2021-04-09): It's poison to swallow any such line. [...] Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place. Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Writer [...] Anyone know for sure?
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2021-04-09): Thank you for the effort you put into sharing this helpful advice. [...] Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place. Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Writer [...] Added items on jokes and shocking revelations.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2018-04-24): Softness is an unfortunately overlooked skill. Softness, in particularly individualistic societies, is almost synonymous with "weakness". To proclaim the ability to "Stay soft" as another way to "Stay strong" feels slightly counter-intuitive. [...] What we fail to recognize, however, is just how difficult it is to keep our softness. [...] Being soft is so difficult, in fact, that none of us will ever be completely soft.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2017-07-14): They used to tell me to "guard my heart" when I was growing up. Protect it. Don’t give it to anyone who will hurt it, or not treat it carefully and gently. [...] Don’t share too much of yourself to people who can’t be trusted, because your heart is sensitive and easily bruised. [...] The cynic in the back of my mind gathers up her weapons, and she’s just been begging to use them, because I told you so, Laura Jean. It happens again. And it happens again. And the money-machine of the white evangelical church will keep churning. Throw your middle fingers to the sky, and "let your heart be hardened," because this sure isn’t worth it, and it will happen again.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2024-08-16): Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Writer [...] I will always love this quote [...] Wonderful quote. In a world where we are taught to be tough or aggressive, be soft, that's what we should aim for, be soft and have a heart for others.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2013-03-13): The words were spoken at a time when forward leaps in my own thoughts and actions were exploding. I had become a working mother in a field – journalism – that exposed me to a larger world than I knew had existed. [...] The Wondering Wanderer’s blog pick of the day. [...] Read Full Post »
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2019-10-15): Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place." - Kurt Vonnegut [...] Maybe everyone lets their surroundings affect them so deeply when they're young. That one remark that girl spat out as she passed you, that rumor going around about you, those people scrambling to get the best seats next to the "most popular" girls, it all doesn't matter. I was so stupid for caring about all of that. But that's inevitable isn't it? All little girls care about is what other people think. [...] Maybe a blissful indifference is the best way to handle difficult people. Do NOT let them steal your happiness. But, most importantly, do NOT let them steal your softness. The world is a beautiful place, but you choose the way in which you look at it. This quote from author, Kurt Vonnegut, was my New Year's Resolution a couple years ago.
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2021-01-30): Kurt Vonnegut was an American writer. In a career spanning over 50 years, Vonnegut published fourteen novels, three short story collections, five plays, and five works of nonfiction, with further collections being published after his death. He is most famous for his darkly satirical, bestselling novel Slaughterhouse-Five . [...] 44 Kurt Vonnegut Quotes to inspire you to be a better human 1. "And I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is." [...] Todd 2 responses to "Kurt Vonnegut Quotes"
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2018-08-06): Never let the world harden your heart [...] I digress. The main purpose of this story is to keep your heart open, to continue loving all, and to do what is right. Always. No exceptions. Even to those that have hurt you, still, love them but do so from a distance. Most importantly, don’t clam up because of the past, move forward and do so with kindness. I leave my readers with this quote from Kurt Vonnegut. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place." — Kurt Vonnegut
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2014-03-21): Dear Tom, Loving all things Kurt, as I do, and working with kids all of my working life I was dee -lighted to find this post of yours (via twitter and retweeted) But even more than this it solidifies what I have been thinking, feeling and planning lately re the redirection of my career. [...] Here is my favourite Kurt quote: "Be soft. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place." Really I think it is my life's motto. - 1:04 AM
Claim: Claims that author Kurt Vonnegut said, "Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness." (Viral Quote, 2019-06-13)
Evidence (2021-10-09): Once you get all this down on paper, then you can create a ritual to release all the pain and bitterness. Take these papers and tear them into pieces and burn them. As you watch the paper burn (in a fire pit or a metal bowl), release the feelings and let them go. It may take a few times before you’ve released it all. Massage often helps release stored emotions, too. [...] Now take some simple steps to add happiness and joy into your life: [...] - Make sure you have at least one thing to look forward to every day.
Claim: purports to show 15-minute city speed gates that have been installed in Vancouver (Photos, 2023-04-18)
Evidence (2023-04-18): The speed gates were installed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release from the City of Vancouver. A spokesperson for the City of Vancouver said they were aware of the unsanctioned stickers in an email to Check Your Fact.
Claim: purports to show 15-minute city speed gates that have been installed in Vancouver (Photos, 2023-04-18)
Evidence (2023-08-21): Claim: "15-minute cities in China — each neighborhood zone is separated by a fence, with an entrance gate being guarded. If you want to get in or out of your zone, you need permission, and a FACE SCAN," is a claim made by a TikTok user(archived version of the original post that was deleted here). [...] The video suggests — as other social media posts do — that the 15-minute city concept has already been implemented in a strict way in Chinese cities. [...] Regarding the 15-minute city model, Shenzhen authorities do plan to implement ideas from this urban planning concept. Shenzhen local government announced it had set up so-called "15-minute domestic service circles." But we could find no hints that fences or gates are part of the implementation.
Claim: purports to show 15-minute city speed gates that have been installed in Vancouver (Photos, 2023-04-18)
Evidence (2023-10-26): The "15-minute city" is an approach to urban design that aims to improve quality of life by creating cities where everything a resident needs can be reached within 15 minutes by foot, bike or public transit. [...] While 15-minute-cities appear to be a fairly innocuous urban planning strategy to most, they have attracted significant ire from some corners of political life. In fact, the idea has found its way neatly into an existing web of conspiracy theories. [...] "I am calling time on the misuse of so-called 15-minute cities", Harper told conference. "There’s nothing wrong with making sure people can walk or cycle to the shops or school. That’s traditional town planning.
Claim: purports to show 15-minute city speed gates that have been installed in Vancouver (Photos, 2023-04-18)
Evidence (2023-02-20): - Intertraffic 15 Minute City: Urban Mobility Solution to the Environment? Available online: https://www.intertraffic.com/news/15-minute-city-urban-mobility-solution-to-environment/ (accessed on 31 July 2021). [...] - Borneman, E. What Are 15-Minute Cities? Available online: https://www.geographyrealm.com/what-are-15-minute-cities/ (accessed on 31 July 2021). [...] - Sisson, P. What Is a 15-Minute City? Available online: https://citymonitor.ai/environment/what-is-a-15-minute-city (accessed on 1 August 2021).