Dan Evon - Suds

Dan Evon worked at Snopes between October 2014 and July 2022. Evon is a Chicago-based writer who has been sifting through the sludge of social media since 2009. Prior to joining the editorial staff at Snopes.com, he was the editor-in-chief of Social News Daily, a senior writer for The Inquisitr, and covered motorcycle racing for All About Bikes Magazine.

Did Prostitute Gerda Puridle Invent Fake Eyelashes To, Umm... Protect Her Eyes?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 3, 2021

WARNING: This history lesson begins with a decidely NSFW meme.

Does a Photo Show Rihanna Holding a Pakistan Flag?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 3, 2021

This image circulated after the singer commented on protesting farmers in India.

Did Rep. Greene Say 'If English Was Good Enough for Jesus, It's Good Enough for Us'?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 3, 2021

These words have been supposedly spoken by numerous politicians.

Did Bill de Blasio Kill a Groundhog?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 2, 2021

This old Groundhog Day rumor is circulating... again.

Is This Rachel Levine's Family Photo?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 2, 2021

Rachel Levine is the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the Senate.

Did Google Maps Introduce a 'Show Republicans' Feature?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 1, 2021

A routine review of content labeled satire.

Is This Steve Buscemi at 'Hellraiser III' Premiere?

Written by: Dan Evon

Feb. 1, 2021

We're not sure if this even falls into doppelganger territory.

Is China Using Anal Swabs to Test for COVID-19?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 27, 2021

Maybe wearing a mask isn't such a bad idea after all.

Was Vice President Kamala Harris Sworn in On a Purse?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 27, 2021 (Updated: Feb. 9, 2021)

A zipped leather case became fodder for conspiracy theorists.

Did Biden's Rolex Belong to Late Son Beau?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 26, 2021

Since 1953, several U.S. presidents have worn Rolex watches.

Is the 'Cookie Monster Rock' Real?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 26, 2021

"C" is for crystal formation?

Did Nintendo Sue 9-Year-Old Paco Gutierrez for Making Cardboard Console?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 25, 2021

Just because something "sounds" true doesn't mean it is.

Did a Bear Chase a Skier Down a Mountain?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 25, 2021

Let this put to rest the myth that bears can't run downhill.

Did Biden Violate His Own Mask Mandate?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 22, 2021

This argument appears to be based on a willful misunderstanding of Biden's new mask policy.

Did President Biden Remove Military Flags From the Oval Office?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 22, 2021

The Oval Office is redecorated by every new president.

Is Steph Curry's Birth Name Wardell Curry?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 21, 2021

The name Wardell runs deep in the Curry family.

Did Trump Have a 'Diet Coke' Button in the Oval Office?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 21, 2021 (Updated: Jan. 24, 2021)

With a push of a button, former President Donald Trump could summon a Diet Coke to the Oval Office.

Did National Guard Turn Their Backs on Biden's Motorcade?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 21, 2021

Conspiracies are in the eye of the beholder.

Did Foo Fighters Play an Inauguration Show on 'The West Wing'?

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 21, 2021

Fans of the show "The West Wing" saw some familiar musical acts during President Joe Biden's ina ...

Trump's Election Fraud Claims: A Collection

Written by: Dan Evon

Jan. 20, 2021

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's 2020 election loss, he repeatedly lied about the in ...