Early internet fever dream: when shock value replaced all other content strategy



A deepfake or AI-generated image depicting a politician in formal business attire (navy suit, red tie) smiling while holding a sign containing an inflammatory and offensive statement. The image is designed to be provocative political slop meant to shock and spread.
A screenshot from justice.gov containing a highly disturbing and explicit confession describing child abuse, sex trafficking, bribery, and references to known criminal figures. The text is heavily redacted with black bars and yellow highlighting, presented as if it were an actual legal document or c...

