The 'chianchie dog' row in New York: real or hoax?
An alleged insult to Spain's PM Sánchez in New York splits opinion between hoax and reality. With no evidence and no official denial, the case remains lost in the fog of the infodemic.
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The 'chianchie dog' row in New York: real or hoax?
Was an insult really shouted at Spain's Prime Minister during an event in New York? An alleged audio clip in which someone yells 'chianchie dog, son of a bitch' has been circulating on social media, but the dispute is served: while some call it a fake typical of disinformation, others insist it peine and that the official media are covering it up.
The scene is set at a mass event, probably linked to FIFA, where the Spanish Prime Minister was present. According to the version defended by some, the insult was heard with total clarity, and would have been trinc by a response from a certain Ferrán —possibly an athlete— shouting 'GET LOST!'. However, the most sceptical point out that the whole thing is a fabrication: the alleged video has not been broadcast by any major outlet, and the only sources are anonymous accounts on social media.
The highest-ranking authority at the event was the King, not the Prime Minister, which adds to the confusion. Some point out that only the monarch performs certain protocol gestures, such as stepping onto the pitch, and that confusing this shows ignorance. For others, it is exactly the opposite: that confusion proves the hoax is poorly constructed.
What is certain is that the debate reflects the usual polarisation of information. Each side clings to its own narrative, and the lack of a neutral source —beyond an economics forum— leaves the question in limbo. While some cry that it is 'a typical fake of this ing trash', others reply that 'it reeks of objectivity from every angle'.
With these ingredients, the truth about the New York insult will remain a textbook mystery for the age of the infodemic. The only certainty is that the economy of credibility has its own costs.
Was an insult really shouted at Spain's Prime Minister during an event in New York? An alleged audio clip in which someone yells 'chianchie dog, son of a bitch' has been circulating on social media, but the dispute is served: while some call it a fake typical of disinformation, others insist it peine and that the official media are covering it up.
The scene is set at a mass event, probably linked to FIFA, where the Spanish Prime Minister was present. According to the version defended by some, the insult was heard with total clarity, and would have been trinc by a response from a certain Ferrán —possibly an athlete— shouting 'GET LOST!'. However, the most sceptical point out that the whole thing is a fabrication: the alleged video has not been broadcast by any major outlet, and the only sources are anonymous accounts on social media.
The highest-ranking authority at the event was the King, not the Prime Minister, which adds to the confusion. Some point out that only the monarch performs certain protocol gestures, such as stepping onto the pitch, and that confusing this shows ignorance. For others, it is exactly the opposite: that confusion proves the hoax is poorly constructed.
What is certain is that the debate reflects the usual polarisation of information. Each side clings to its own narrative, and the lack of a neutral source —beyond an economics forum— leaves the question in limbo. While some cry that it is 'a typical fake of this ing trash', others reply that 'it reeks of objectivity from every angle'.
With these ingredients, the truth about the New York insult will remain a textbook mystery for the age of the infodemic. The only certainty is that the economy of credibility has its own costs.
Summary of a discussion on Burbuja.info - Foro de economía, actualidad y política., translated from Spanish and reviewed before publication. Read the full discussion (13 replies).
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