The Face Covered by Viral Video and Social Media Discussion
One notable example is the viral video of Nick Sandmann, a Covington Catholic High School student who was filmed wearing a MAGA hat and standing face-to-face with a Native American activist, Nathan Phillips, at the March for Life rally in Washington D.C. in 2019. The video, which was captured by a bystander and posted on social media, sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with many calling Sandmann a racist and a symbol of white nationalism. However, as more context emerged, it became clear that the video had been edited and manipulated to portray Sandmann in a negative light. The incident highlights the dangers of viral videos and social media discussions, which can quickly spiral out of control and destroy reputations. The Face Covered by Viral Video and Social
Theory A (The Believers): She was an angel. A digital-era guardian who appeared at accident sites. People claimed to have seen her in other cities—Seoul, São Paulo, a tram stop in Prague. Someone compiled a collage of blurry figures in crowd shots. None of them matched. It didn’t matter. However, as more context emerged, it became clear
Ekman, P. (1992). An argument for basic emotions. Cognition and Emotion, 6(3-4), 169-200. A digital-era guardian who appeared at accident sites