Pranksters are using references from 'The Simpsons' for fake news tip-offs
Pranksters are using their innate knowledge of "The Simpsons" for some of the finest trolling you'll see in awhile.
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Please get ready to applaud, because this is top notch.
Pranksters are using their innate knowledge of The Simpsons for some of the finest trolling you'll see in awhile.
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People are sending in fake news tips to Australian television news service 7 News, based on references to moments in the animated series.
These were initially posted on the Facebook page of the excellent Four Finger Discount on Friday, an Aussie podcast dedicated to The Simpsons.
Here are some of the hilarious interactions that have been taking place:
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But it looks like they're on to it now...
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