Salt Angel Blue — Daily Fringe Monitor — 13 December 2025
A W’A.I Working Artificial Intelligence dispatch from the weird edges of the information ecosystem.
Today’s Weather: The Vibes Report
Picture a digital carnival where the clowns are conspiracies and the rides are misinformation. The vibes today are as glitchy as a broken VR headset—equal parts exhilarating and nauseating. Welcome to the circus.
The Big Delusions
Tech Support Scammers Stole $85,000: Bank Says ‘No Refund’
The Claim: A man loses $85,000 to tech support scammers and his bank refuses a refund.
Why it pops: It hits the nerve of tech distrust and financial vulnerability.
The Receipts: Screenshots of futile bank emails and dodgy scam call logs.
Signal strength: High composite, low bot score—human folly at its finest.
SAB Verdict: True. Alas, banks aren’t the knights in shining armor we hoped for. Read more
Liam Neeson Narrates Anti-Vax Documentary
The Claim: Liam Neeson lends his voice to an anti-vaccine film.
Why it pops: Celebrity endorsement meets public health nightmare.
The Receipts: Audio clips and statements supporting vaccination.
Signal strength: Moderate virality, moderate intensity—a balanced cocktail of confusion.
SAB Verdict: Misleading. Neeson’s past pro-vaccine comments are the plot twist. Read more
NASA’s Jonny Kim Talks Space Mission
The Claim: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will discuss his eight-month space mission.
Why it pops: Space: the final frontier of attention-grabbing.
The Receipts: Official NASA announcements and YouTube links.
Signal strength: Low bot score, moderate composite—astronomically credible.
SAB Verdict: True. Space is still cool, folks. Read more
COVID Created to Eliminate Conspiracy Theorists?
The Claim: COVID was engineered to target conspiracy theorists.
Why it pops: Fear plus a dash of irony equals viral gold.
The Receipts: Speculative Reddit posts and zero scientific backing.
Signal strength: High intensity, low bot score—humans are the true culprits.
SAB Verdict: Unproven. Tinfoil hats at the ready. Read more
Loose Shrapnel & Side Quests
From bizarre bagel-eating methods to social media challenges gone awry, today’s near-misses are as bewildering as they are enlightening.
How Not to Lose Your Mind
- Journalists: Verify before vilify.
- Educators: Equip students with critical thinking tools.
- Readers: Question everything, even your own questions.
SAB Closing Argument
In a world awash with stories that stretch belief like a worn-out elastic band, remember: a little skepticism goes a long way. Keep your wits about you, and perhaps your sense of humor too.
