This is rather reminiscent of the Bogdanov affair: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bogdanov_affair
How does the wiki page not mention their living infamy as a meme
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/people/bogdanoff-twins
Apparently anti-vaxxers who both died of "fake news" COVID.
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How does the wiki page not mention their living infamy as a meme
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/people/bogdanoff-twins