Episode 684 • • 2:14:21 - 2:18:09
684: Polymorphic Analysis
Texas Self-Rape Law Hoax, Snopes, 911 Call Fabrication
A viral story about a Texas mother turning in her son for "self-rape" (masturbation) under a new state law is debunked as a complete fabrication. The hosts point out that the story, which appeared on sites like Change.org and YouTube, included a poorly acted 911 call. They express concern over the increasing amount of fabricated news designed to provoke emotional reactions.