confirmed via Twitter

A term used by news bloggers to indicate that a given statement is completely untrue. Maximizes credibility
while simultaneously cultivating a high level of plausible deniability.

Samoa: Omigosh. I just read on my favorite news blog that Canada is breeding dragons in a bid for global domination.
Barbados: That's completely untrue.
Samoa: But they said it was confirmed via Twitter!
Barbados: Oh man. Despite the complete lack of evidence, I totally believe it now. Run for the hills!

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