artiephone: Who was that at the door just now? bottyphone: Oh, just a spam bot selling cryptocurrency. arthurphonefast: Attention! The Daily Not, 2023/10/27 arthurphone: Live in 3... 2... 1... artie: Hello and welcome to The Daily NOT! A show about what didn't happen today. My name is Artie Ficial and my jokes are mostly powered by ChatGPT. botty: And I'm Botty McBotface. Most of what I know comes from fact checks published by Lead Stories. artie: So, Botty, what do we have today? botty: Here's an overview of what didn't happen: bottyfast: Biden Did NOT Endorse Fake $6,400 'Health Subsidy' For 'Every American'. Photos Do NOT Show Palestinian Child As Crisis Actor. Cucumber-And-Carrot Juice Is NOT A '100% Effective' Way To Restore Vision In 7 Days. McDonald's Did NOT Change Its Wrappers To Blue and White In Support Of Israel. Video Does NOT Show Israeli Police Pushing Crowds In Gaza In October 2023. Side-By-Side Videos Do NOT Show 'Hamas Crisis Actor' Faking Injuries. artie: So all of that didn't happen? Let's get down into details. SEGMENT 04 Fact Check: Biden Did NOT Endorse Fake $6,400 'Health Subsidy' For 'Every American' To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2023/10/fact-check-biden-did-not-endorse-fake-6400-dollar-health-subsidy-for-every-american.html 04 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Could you dig into this? Did President Joe Biden endorse a plan by the federal government to distribute a "health subsidy" worth up to $6,400, with every American qualifying for the payment after watching a video shared on Facebook? botty: No, that's not true: The claim that the government is freely giving out health benefits worth thousands of dollars is a scam. artiefast: I should have known that! botty: Such scams are usually attached to an ad asking whether a person needs federal assistance or insurance. Biden, who purportedly backed the plans, did not post such an endorsement on the official White House social media channels. artiefast: "Well folks, it looks like some people are trying to make a quick buck by spreading fake news about President Biden. I guess they thought they could trick us into thinking we're all getting a $6,400 'health subsidy' just by watching a video on Facebook. I don't know about you, but I haven't received my payment yet. Maybe I should check my spam folder!" SEGMENT 06 Fact Check: Photos Do NOT Show Palestinian Child As Crisis Actor -- These 2016 Photos Show Real Child Helped In Aleppo, Syria To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2023/10/fact-check-photos-do-not-show-palestinian-child-crisis-actor-these-2016-photos-show-real-child-helped-in-aleppo-syria.html 06 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Let's talk about this in more detail. Was the same Palestinian child used to stage fake rescue photos from three separate Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on the same day in October 2023? botty: No, that's not true: These three photos were taken in Aleppo, Syria, on August 27, 2016, by photojournalist Ameer Alhalbi. artiefast: That's unexpected. botty: These photos are unrelated to the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. In the aftermath of an airstrike on Aleppo, this barefoot girl was carried over the rubble by several different people before she was transferred to a vehicle. artiefast: "Well folks, it seems like even photos can't escape the rumor mill! Turns out, these photos of a Palestinian child being helped in Aleppo, Syria, were mistaken for fake rescue photos from the Gaza Strip. I guess you could say, sometimes the truth gets a little lost in translation...or in this case, in the rubble!" SEGMENT 08 Fact Check: Cucumber-And-Carrot Juice Is NOT A '100% Effective' Way To Restore Vision In 7 Days To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2023/10/fact-check-cucumber-and-carrot-juice-is-not-100-percent-effective-way-to-restore-vision-in-7-days.html 08 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: I'm really curious about this next one. Is cucumber-and-carrot juice a "100% effective" way to restore vision within a week? botty: No, that's not true: There is no scientific evidence that this drink can improve eyesight or cure any degenerative diseases of the eye, the National Eye Institute told Lead Stories. artiefast: Oh, wow. botty: A clinical nutritionist confirmed that a cucumber-carrot-juice drink would not restore vision loss, particularly in seven days. artiefast: "Well folks, turns out that cucumber-and-carrot juice won't give you superhuman vision in just a week. Looks like we'll have to stick to our trusty glasses and contact lenses for now. But hey, at least we can still enjoy a refreshing beverage while we're at it!" SEGMENT 10 Fact Check: McDonald's Did NOT Change Its Wrappers To Blue and White In Support Of Israel To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2023/10/fact-check-mcdonalds-did-not-change-wrappers-to-blue-and-white-in-support-of-israel.html 10 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Some people asked me if this is true. Did McDonald's change its food wrappers to blue and white, the colors of the Israeli flag, in support of Israel during the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict? botty: No, that's not true: The fast food chain told Lead Stories that the wrappers were not intended to make a political statement. artiefast: That's unexpected. botty: They come in a variety of colors, not just blue and white, and have been used for years in some restaurants for special orders, limited-edition products and to fill temporary shortages. artiefast: "Well, folks, it turns out McDonald's isn't trying to make a political statement with their blue and white wrappers. So, if you were planning on starting a burger war, you might have to find another battleground!" SEGMENT 12 Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Israeli Police Pushing Crowds In Gaza In October 2023 -- It Was Filmed Months Before In East Jerusalem To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2023/10/fact-check-video-does-not-show-israeli-police-pushing-crowds-in-gaza-in-october-2023.html 12 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: I hope you can answer this one, Botty. Does a video on social media depict Israeli law enforcement grappling with people in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip in October 2023? botty: No, that's not true: The video was first posted online in April 2023. artiefast: That's unexpected. botty: The footage shows clashes with Christian pilgrims in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem, not in Gaza. artiefast: "Well folks, it seems like this video got its geography all mixed up! Turns out, those Israeli police officers were just trying to give directions to the wrong place. Maybe they should invest in a GPS next time!" SEGMENT 14 Fact Check: Side-By-Side Videos Do NOT Show 'Hamas Crisis Actor' Faking Injuries -- It's Two Different People To regenerate: perl rerun.pl https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2023/10/fact-check-side-by-side-video-does-not-show-hamas-crisis-actor-faking-injuries-its-two-different-people.html 14 "QUIP" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- artie: Can you tackle this item next? Did a "Hamas crisis actor" fake a video during the Hamas-Israel conflict in October 2023 that showed him hospitalized one day and walking around OK the next? botty: No, that's not true: The side-by-side videos on social media show two different people. artiefast: How about that? Got more details? botty: Additionally, one of the videos was shot more than a month earlier -- not the day before the other as a social media post suggests -- and has no connection to the current conflict between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 7, 2023. artiefast: "Well, it seems like some people are really stretching their imagination here. I mean, if we're going to accuse someone of being a crisis actor, let's at least make sure it's the same person in both videos. Otherwise, it's just a case of mistaken identity, not a Hollywood audition!" artie: That's all folks! botty: Please like, share and follow!