NBC has come under scrutiny for referring to tornado damage as 'alleged'. The network's choice of words has sparked a wave of reactions and mockery on social media, with users questioning the terminology and suggesting various humorous and satirical explanations for the label. Some users have even suggested that HAARP might be involved, hence the cautious language. The term 'alleged tornado' has been widely discussed, with some attributing the cautious language to potential legal concerns or media bias.
'Mostly peaceful tornado': Network mocked over 'alleged tornado' https://t.co/5Km46kpleX
"Alleged" tornado. Might be MAGA terrorists in a tornado costume. https://t.co/BF9pqpGcYu
They have to use "alleged," or else the tornado could sue for defamation. https://t.co/FeKArYAKuM
"alleged Tornado" https://t.co/wj8wt0QY4y
It’s only an alleged tornado because the weather event identifies as a nonbinary woman with they/them pronouns. https://t.co/eZy5sujU0m
ICYMI: NBC claims tornado damage is 'alleged' https://t.co/HUFSDIe1FO
An alleged tornado, or perhaps HAARP caused this—hence why the news is reporting it only as an alleged tornado. Am I doing this right? https://t.co/eZy5sujU0m
NBC claims tornado damage is 'alleged' https://t.co/HUFSDIezvm
What is an “alleged tornado” ⁉️ https://t.co/TJeWhOcnBX
"alleged" https://t.co/iXDYDor1W4