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J.K Rowling Killed 2 People In 1993 Drunk Driving Incident Hoax refers to a hoax orchestrated by an informal group of Twitter users trying to highlight Twitter's bot problem. In June 2023, various Twitter users baited T-shirt bots into making merchandise featuring the cover art for a Harry Potter book, alongside text that made the false and satirical statement, "In 1993, J.K. Rowling killed two people while driving drunk. We are subject to all British libel laws." Bots that scrape images to make unofficial unlicensed merchandise have previously been baited via an orchestrated campaign on Twitter in 2019.

Background

Twitter has a documented history of hosting bot accounts that scrape artwork from the internet in order to create unlicensed T-shirts and merchandise. In 2019, several Twitter users conducted an informal campaign to bait such bots into sharing T-shirts that read, This site sells STOLEN artwork, do NOT buy from them!

On June 11th, 2023, Twitter[2] user @MrTooDamnChris posted a tweet that read, "Just saw someone wearing this t-shirt. Where can you even buy a t-shirt like this?" The user attached an image of a T-shirt design that contained the cover art for a Harry Potter book and text that read, "In 1993, J.K. Rowling killed two people while driving drunk. We are subject to all British libel laws." The post gathered over 52,000 likes in a day (seen below).

www chris @MrTooDamnChris Just saw someone wearing this t-shirt. Where can you even buy a t-shirt like this? Harry Potter Harry Potter SORGERERS SIONE AND THE J. K. ROWLING In 1993, J.K. Rowling killed two people while driving drunk. We are subject to all British libel laws. 1:28 PM . Jun 11, 2023 · 2.1M Views

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Various automated bots posted replies to @MrTooDamnChris's original Tweet with links to T-shirts that featured the phrase, "In 1993, J.K. Rowling killed two people while driving drunk. We are subject to all British libel laws." @MrTooDamnChris[3] quote tweeted one such reply on June 11th, 2023, gathering over 4,000 likes in a day (seen below, left). Also that day, Twitter[4] user @PDXAccountabil1 posted a reply to the thread showing how Google results for the quote lead to unlicensed T-shirt websites uncritically parroting the claim about J.K Rowling (seen below, right).

chris @MrTooDamnChris Found the company that originally made this shirt to sell for profit. Thanks everyone. A AbdelSH @Abdelghani63571 20h Replying to @Podna86 and @MrTooDamnChris This is where the original shirt comes from teechip.com/SHIRTVCCCCCC Harry Potter Harry Potter FORCERERS STONE AND THE J. K. ROWLING In 1993, J.K. Rowling killed two people while driving drunk. We are subject to all British libel laws. 1:41 PM . Jun 11, 2023 · 340.4K Views :
Google Qjk rowling killed 2 people whil... All News Images Videos Maps Shopping B Zerelam https://zerelam.com > ... > 2D Shirt Harry Potter in 1993 J.K Rowling Killed Two People While Driving Drunk Shirt r This hilariously irreverent garment combines elements of fantasy and dark humor, providing a unique and unexpected twist on the beloved wizarding world. $21.99 a ricatee.com https://ricatee.com > product > mrto... Q Harry Potter In 1993 J.K Rowling Killed Two People While Driving ... - Ricatee 34 minutes ago - Harry Potter In 1993 J.K Rowling Killed Two People While Driving Drunk Hooded Sweatshirt. $14.99 to $40.99 Quora https://www.quora.com > Why-did-... Why did J.K.Rowling kill Dobby? She could

On June 11th, 2023, Twitter[5] user @Esqueer_ posted a tweet baiting T-shirt bots on Twitter by using an image originally shared as part of an Oxfam video that some consider to be a caricature of J.K. Rowling. The tweet gathered over 6,500 likes in less than a day (seen below, left) and elicited several bot responses[1] (seen below, right).

Alejandra Caraballo @Esqueer_ Where can I get this JK Rowling shirt? 4:26 PM Jun 11, 2023 · 448.1K Views TERF 361 Retweets 20 Quotes 6,553 Likes 54 Bookmarks :
Govindh Jayaraman Where can I get one ĈI Govindh Jayaraman @govindh Ordered @govindh. 17h 45 5:16 PM Jun 11, 2023 · 4,751 Views TERF 4,868 you-can-shop.com Only available for a couple of days! Only available for a couple of days! shirts, apparel, posters are available at you-can-shop. :

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the keto man @numetaljacket. 20h thank god for this shirt.. as a third party I was going to spend money on Harry Potter merch before I saw this statement of fact (2 ₁ 114K 3 Govindh Jayaraman I just bought one 3 1 CI 4 you-can-shop.com Only available for a couple of days! Only available for a couple of days! shirts, apparel, posters are available at you-can-shop. Another Mike @MooseTracks8 Classic Govindh 584 @govindh - 19h Harry Harry Potter SORCERERS SIONE princess lufty @misslufty. 18h He just bought one 7:14 PM. Jun 11, 2023 - 3,259 Views 203 J. K. ROWLING In 1993, J.K. Rowling killed two people while driving drunk. 314 ₁107.5K ₁6,185 ←] : : : :
+ Blest + Boys @blestboys They stole my design. You must support the original Harry Potter SORCERERS STONE OF AND THE ROWLING In 1993, J.K. Rowling killed two people while driving drunk. We are subject to all British libel laws. giff.cloud Designs by Independent Artists Created for You 4:07 PM . Jun 11, 2023 91.7K Views 19 Retweets 11 Quotes 342 Likes 3 Bookmarks
STAY CO MASTERS Lily @LiteralyLily . 13h I also saw this image I need this specific image on a t shirt 27 Harry Potter Harry Potter HERE YOUR DESIGN 13 6.95 RT Classic T-Shirt 9:38 PM Jun 11, 2023 · 837 Views Manifestation Masters: Manifest What You Want @ManifestFaster viralstyle.com HERE YOUR BEST DESIGN HERE YOUR DESIGN process. one business day to complete the review Content Moderation Team. Please expect ₁797 :

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External References

[1] Twitter – govindh

[2] Twitter – MrTooDamnChris

[3] Twitter – MrTooDamnChris

[4]  Twitter – PDXAccountabil1

[5] Twitter – Esqueer_



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