NEW DELHI: A tweet from a parody account impersonating former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has ignited online chatter. The post, dated November 25, 2024, includes a video and the caption: “No wonder Ellen fled to the UK. Justice is coming.”
No wonder Ellen fled to the UK.
Justice is coming. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/L9ri1GlLOV
— Pam Bondi – U.S Attorney General – Parody (@PamBondiAG) November 25, 2024
The account, labeled as a parody, operates under the handle “@PamBondiAG” and frequently shares satirical commentary on American politics and pop culture. Despite its disclaimer, this post has stirred debate, drawing reactions from both fans and critics of comedian and television host Ellen DeGeneres.
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The tweet appears to suggest that Ellen DeGeneres, a global entertainment icon, has relocated to the UK amid unspecified legal troubles. DeGeneres, best known for her long-running talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has been relatively quiet in recent months following her show’s conclusion in 2022 and past controversies over allegations of workplace misconduct.
As of now, there is no verified information indicating any legal action against DeGeneres or her permanent move to the UK. This tweet is widely considered another example of how parody accounts amplify unverified claims, often blurring the line between humour and misinformation.
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The post received mixed responses. Some users applauded the humour, while others criticized it for potentially misleading audiences. A popular reply read, “Satire or not, this is how rumours spread.” Another noted, “It’s a parody, but people will take it seriously. We need media literacy now more than ever.”
Parody accounts on social media have become a double-edged sword. While they offer humorous takes on public figures and current events, they can also contribute to confusion, especially when posts go viral without the parody label being evident.
As of this writing, neither Ellen DeGeneres nor her representatives have responded to the claims. The incident serves as a reminder to critically evaluate content online, particularly when it comes from accounts explicitly marked as parody.