The satirical Photoshop Facebook page “Snickers for Left-Handers” got into the discussion thanks to a video recently posted on its Facebook page. Using AI and deepfake techniques, a video from the children's news program "Logo" was manipulated and given a new soundtrack. “Logo” is a news program for children produced by ZDF.

“Snickers for left-handers” > Report people?

In the video, a voice urges viewers to report friends, family members or neighbors who are behaving in a "politically incorrect" or "anti-democratic" manner, citing examples of homophobia and transphobia. Additionally, it suggests that viewers “self-report when they have harmful thoughts” with the incentive of receiving rewards for doing so.

The absurd exaggeration is a clear indication of the satirical nature of the video, which is intended to draw attention to issues such as freedom of expression, political correctness and surveillance.

However, internet users' reactions are divided. While some acknowledge the humor and irony of the video, others complain that the topics covered in the video are too serious for satire.

Another controversial point was a fake screenshot of a supposed fact check from Correctiv, which falsely claimed that the situation depicted in the satirical video would become a reality in 2024.

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Screenshot Facebook: “Snickers for left-handers” with a screenshot from “Correctiv”

The debate raises the question of whether satire is still appropriate as a means of social criticism on certain topics. While satire traditionally serves to draw attention to social ills through exaggeration and irony, it is argued that certain topics such as homophobia, transphobia or climate denial are too serious to be treated satirically.

“Snickers for Left-Handers” asks these difficult questions. The blog uses its Facebook platform to discuss important topics in a humorous and provocative way. The polarizing contributions encourage critical reflection and challenge us to question online content and distinguish fact from fiction.

Whether serious topics can be portrayed satirically remains subjective. While satire can be an effective way to bring attention to serious societal issues, it is also important to maintain sensitivity and respect. Regardless of where you stand in this debate, it is undeniable that “Snickers for left-handers” has sparked an important discourse.

Fact check: Satirical video from “Snickers for left-handers”


Claim: A video from the children's news show "Logo," manipulated by the Facebook page "Snickers for Left-Handers," encourages children to report people around them who are behaving in a politically incorrect or anti-democratic manner.

Rating: False. The video in question is a satirical depiction created by Snickers for Left-Handed People, not Logo. The manipulation of the video was achieved through the use of AI and deepfake techniques.

Facts: “Snickers for Left-Handers” is a well-known satirical Photoshop blog on Facebook. They edited a video consisting of sequences from the children's news program "Logo" and added a new audio track using AI and deepfake techniques. This manipulated video is unrelated to the original content of “Logo” and does not represent the show’s opinions or intentions.


Claim: Correctiv, a fact-checking team, has confirmed that the scenario depicted in the video will become a reality in 2024.

Rating: False. The alleged Correctiv screenshot supporting this claim is fake.

Facts: The screenshot being circulated is clearly recognizable as part of the “Snickers for Left-Handers” satire. Correctiv has made no statements about whether the scenario depicted in the satirical video will become a reality in 2024. It is important to recognize satirical content as such and not interpret it as actual facts.


Conclusion: The satirical video and the fake Correctiv screenshot from the Facebook page “Snickers for Left-Handers” are exaggerations. They are intended to stimulate discussion and raise awareness of topics such as political correctness, surveillance and freedom of expression. It is important to always critically examine the information presented to us online and to distinguish fact from fiction.

PS: “Snickers for left-handers” is not unknown to us either, as they have already been noticed during the corona pandemic 🙂

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Bill Gates wants bratwurst! Source: Facebook/Snickers for lefties

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