Uncovering Deceptions: The Masterful Hoax of "The Good Liars"
Uncovering Deceit in Right-Wing Propaganda: A Deep Dive by Two Humorists Exposing False News - "Unveiling Deceit with Laughter: A Deep Dive into False News Exposure by Two Humorists"
By Johnny Dynamite- 4 Min Read
The infamous anti-vax campaigner, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stirred controversy recently with a shocking stunt. In a family photo, he was seen gleefully frolicking in the polluted Rock Creek, a waterway infamous for its contamination with fecal matter, trash, and E. coli bacteria. The waterway has been off-limits for decades. It's unclear whether Kennedy intended this outing as a PR stunt or a bizarre health routine.
Shortly afterward, two provocateurs, Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler, went to the site. They documented the grim reality: sour-smelling waters, trash-filled islands, and the substance's peculiar foam. Their theory? Kennedy willfully endangered himself to "boost" his bodily resilience.
But who are these men, and why were they at the river? They are the satirical duo "The Good Liars," renowned for their biting wit and exposed right-wing politicians through comedy. With over 300,000 views on YouTube within a week and 2.4 million followers on TikTok, Selvig and Stiefler have made a name for themselves taking on Trump supporters and their elusive truths.
Soldiers in Satire
At Trump rallies, they sell bogus "Trump Bibles" or engage MAGA fans in Socratic dialogues aimed at ensnaring them in their own logical fallacies. Do they succeed in countering Trump's fake news with their unconventional methods?
Although they initially honed their craft in 2011 during the "Occupy Wall Street" action—posing as bankers belonging to the "one-percent elite"—their notoriety has led to a change in strategy. Selvig and Stiefler, both products of the '80s, rely on their collective background in improvisational theater for their creative tactics. "Since then, we've found that the most potent comedy derives from real-life situations," Stiefler shared with the English newspaper "The Guardian."
Selvig and Stiefler have faced hostility due to their Jewish lineage and Selvig's un-stereotypical appearance, with MAGA supporters even issuing death threats. Nevertheless, they've developed a unique approach to combat their adversaries—subtle satire that often escapes targets and media outlets alike, leading them to be fooled.
Among the deceivers' victims are Ted Cruz, Tucker Carlson, Fox News, and former chief lobbyist of the American NRA, Wayne LaPierre. In 2022, Selvig even took the stage at the NRA convention, criticizing LaPierre in a cunningly satirical speech. The audience, unaware of the irony, applauded.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump Jr., and modern media platforms like YouTube and TikTok round out their diverse targets. Chick-fil-A, a fast-food chain known for conservative Christian values, was face to face with their satire when Selvig and Stiefler posed as a formerly gay couple entitled to free sandwiches based on the duo's alleged newfound heterosexuality.
In the New York subway, they launched an advertising campaign featuring Tucker Carlson with the slogan "Old school racism. Middle school haircut." For Rudolph Giuliani, they named an ad "Need a lawyer? Call Crazy Rudy" and left a humorous answering service message.
Their antics aim to call out the powerful, expose their lies, and encourage their audiences to question the status quo. Selvig explains their mission: "What can one do at a certain point, other than laugh? That's sometimes very, very hard. But that doesn't mean we won't try."
- Donald Trump
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Donald Trump Jr.
- Chick-fil-A
- Rudolph Giuliani
- YouTube
- TikTok
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"The Good Liars" are well-known comedy duo Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler. Their satirical approach involves manipulating political figures and their supporters through comedic tactics, like disguising themselves as Trump supporters at his rallies or going undercover as bankers during the Occupy Wall Street movement[1]. Hailing from the improvisational theater world, Selvig and Stiefler weave intricate patterns of irony, satire, and deception to reveal the absurdity and hypocrisy of right-wing politics in America[2]. Some of their most notable targets include Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Tucker Carlson, and Fox News[4][5]. Through their subversive comedy, they challenge political elites and political figures who exploit public opinion for personal gain[3].
I'm not going to be a comedian like "The Good Liars", Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler, who use books like The Guardian to share their insights about manipulating political figures. Instead of social-media platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, they prefer to expose the lies of celebrities such as Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Donald Trump Jr., and corporations like Chick-fil-A on these platforms. Their satirical methods are often mistaken for truth by their targets and even the media, making them a formidable force in pop-culture critique and public opinion shaping.
