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#10 Alex Jones
Facebook fans: 856K
What He Says About Himself
“Documentary Filmmaker, Nationally Syndicated Radio Talkshow & Prisonplanet.tv Host – Free video/audio stream”
What He Really Does
Mr. Jones uses a ton of hyperbole, conspiracy theories, and a loose connection to reality, to whip up fear and loathing in his audience.
Recent Ridiculousness
Whatever your feelings are on using legislation to increase vaccination rates, you won’t find any legitimate support for implications that vaccines contain toxic doses of chemical. Nor that there are aborted fetal cells in any of the shots we get.
Sample Fan Comment
World government, population control, fluoride hysteria, GMOs, illegal cancer cures, and chemtrails. This comment has it all.
#9 Food Babe
Facebook fans: 938K
What She Says About Herself
“Vani Hari started FoodBabe.com in April 2011 to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world. The success in her writing and investigative work can be seen in the way food companies react to her uncanny ability to find and expose the truth.”
What She Really Does
Ms. Hari, the “Food Babe”, parrots Dr. Mercola and cobbles together cherry-picked blurbs from questionable studies and Wikipedia. She uses the term “investigation” to excuse the fact that she often gives medical advice without having any education in the life sciences. She picks the weirdest ingredients to go after.
Recent Ridiculousness
This from the woman who claimed to have cured all her allergies with acupuncture and “clean eating”.
Sample Fan Comment
On Facebook, it’s only a matter of time before someone pulls out the EO sales kit.
#8 Eat Clean. Train Mean. Live Green.
Facebook fans: 1M
What She Says About Herself
“Rebel Dietitian and Proud Texas Girl Ready to Rock Your Gypsy Soul.”
What She Really Does
Ms. McDonald mixes some common-sense dietary advice with a shot of “detox” and disordered eating, GMO and fluoride fearmongering, and pondering about chemtrails. She even claims that honey is medicine. Proof that even registered dietitians can be wacko.
Recent Ridiculousness
Genetically Modified Organisms are safe to eat. They go through extensive trials to prove that before they end up on our plates.
Sample Fan Comment
Wait. What, exactly, are you threatening to do?
#7 Dr. Joseph Mercola
Facebook fans: 1M
What He Says About Himself
“I am an osteopathic physician who believes that proper nutrition, not medicine, is the key to good health. I seek to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I offer you practical health solutions without the hype.”
What He Really Does
Dr. Mercola, by virtue of his credentials and large fanbase, is possibly one of the most dangerous people on Facebook. Because he generates fear around science-based medicine, he discourages people from seeking real help for illness. He also scares people away from vaccinations, fluoride, GMO food, pasteurized dairy, and dental fillings. But you know, buy his line of supplements and all will be well.
Recent Ridiculousness
I like walking barefoot. I grew up in California, where it’s pretty common. But the idea that it’s necessary for optimal health is pretty silly. And in some environments, it’s a good way to pick up a soil-borne parasite.
Sample Fan Comment
Mix in a dash of Round Up fearmongering, and you’ve got an audience that can’t make a move without cross-referencing all the boogeymen—and seeking help from the guru.
#6 Prevention Magazine
Facebook fans: 1.3M
What They Say About Themselves
“Love your whole life! Get tips from our experts on natural cures, health, nutrition, recipes, beauty, mind-body, weight loss, and fitness.”
What They Really Do
Recent Ridiculousness
Everyone that promotes “natural cures” above all else seems to jump from one cure-all to another. WebMD specifically states that there is insufficient evidence for at least three items on their list.
Sample Fan Comment
In this case, a commenter calls them on their bullshit and offers a warning.
#5 NaturalNews.com
Facebook fans: 1.4M
What They Say About Themselves
“NaturalNews.com is an independent news resource that covers the natural health and wellness topics that empower individuals to make positive changes in their personal health. NaturalNews offers uncensored news that allows for healthier choice.”
What They Really Do
NaturalNews.com is arguably the most balls-to-the-wall looniest page on Facebook. They have never met a conspiracy theory they don’t love.
Recent Ridiculousness
Basically, if you are a well-known scientist, you are a shill.
Sample Fan Comment
Yup.
Bonus Post
#4 Collective Evolution
Facebook fans: 1.7M
What They Say About Themselves
“CE is an organization that inspires change. Action is everything, both inside each of us and in our communities.”
What They Really Do
All the misinformation, all the time.
Recent Ridiculousness
No. Coke is not like a poison.
Sample Fan Comment
Really? Citation needed.
#10 Alex Jones
Facebook fans: 856K
What He Says About Himself
“Documentary Filmmaker, Nationally Syndicated Radio Talkshow & Prisonplanet.tv Host – Free video/audio stream”
What He Really Does
Mr. Jones uses a ton of hyperbole, conspiracy theories, and a loose connection to reality, to whip up fear and loathing in his audience.
Recent Ridiculousness
Whatever your feelings are on using legislation to increase vaccination rates, you won’t find any legitimate support for implications that vaccines contain toxic doses of chemical. Nor that there are aborted fetal cells in any of the shots we get.
Sample Fan Comment
World government, population control, fluoride hysteria, GMOs, illegal cancer cures, and chemtrails. This comment has it all.
#9 Food Babe
Facebook fans: 938K
What She Says About Herself
“Vani Hari started FoodBabe.com in April 2011 to spread information about what is really in the American food supply. She teaches people how to make the right purchasing decisions at the grocery store, how to live an organic lifestyle, and how to travel healthfully around the world. The success in her writing and investigative work can be seen in the way food companies react to her uncanny ability to find and expose the truth.”
What She Really Does
Ms. Hari, the “Food Babe”, parrots Dr. Mercola and cobbles together cherry-picked blurbs from questionable studies and Wikipedia. She uses the term “investigation” to excuse the fact that she often gives medical advice without having any education in the life sciences. She picks the weirdest ingredients to go after.
Recent Ridiculousness
This from the woman who claimed to have cured all her allergies with acupuncture and “clean eating”.
Sample Fan Comment
On Facebook, it’s only a matter of time before someone pulls out the EO sales kit.
#8 Eat Clean. Train Mean. Live Green.
Facebook fans: 1M
What She Says About Herself
“Rebel Dietitian and Proud Texas Girl Ready to Rock Your Gypsy Soul.”
What She Really Does
Ms. McDonald mixes some common-sense dietary advice with a shot of “detox” and disordered eating, GMO and fluoride fearmongering, and pondering about chemtrails. She even claims that honey is medicine. Proof that even registered dietitians can be wacko.
Recent Ridiculousness
Genetically Modified Organisms are safe to eat. They go through extensive trials to prove that before they end up on our plates.
Sample Fan Comment
Wait. What, exactly, are you threatening to do?
#7 Dr. Joseph Mercola
Facebook fans: 1M
What He Says About Himself
“I am an osteopathic physician who believes that proper nutrition, not medicine, is the key to good health. I seek to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I offer you practical health solutions without the hype.”
What He Really Does
Dr. Mercola, by virtue of his credentials and large fanbase, is possibly one of the most dangerous people on Facebook. Because he generates fear around science-based medicine, he discourages people from seeking real help for illness. He also scares people away from vaccinations, fluoride, GMO food, pasteurized dairy, and dental fillings. But you know, buy his line of supplements and all will be well.
Recent Ridiculousness
I like walking barefoot. I grew up in California, where it’s pretty common. But the idea that it’s necessary for optimal health is pretty silly. And in some environments, it’s a good way to pick up a soil-borne parasite.
Sample Fan Comment
Mix in a dash of Round Up fearmongering, and you’ve got an audience that can’t make a move without cross-referencing all the boogeymen—and seeking help from the guru.
#6 Prevention Magazine
Facebook fans: 1.3M
What They Say About Themselves
“Love your whole life! Get tips from our experts on natural cures, health, nutrition, recipes, beauty, mind-body, weight loss, and fitness.”
What They Really Do
Recent Ridiculousness
Everyone that promotes “natural cures” above all else seems to jump from one cure-all to another. WebMD specifically states that there is insufficient evidence for at least three items on their list.
Sample Fan Comment
In this case, a commenter calls them on their bullshit and offers a warning.
#5 NaturalNews.com
Facebook fans: 1.4M
What They Say About Themselves
“NaturalNews.com is an independent news resource that covers the natural health and wellness topics that empower individuals to make positive changes in their personal health. NaturalNews offers uncensored news that allows for healthier choice.”
What They Really Do
NaturalNews.com is arguably the most balls-to-the-wall looniest page on Facebook. They have never met a conspiracy theory they don’t love.
Recent Ridiculousness
Basically, if you are a well-known scientist, you are a shill.
Sample Fan Comment
Yup.
Bonus Post
#4 Collective Evolution
Facebook fans: 1.7M
What They Say About Themselves
“CE is an organization that inspires change. Action is everything, both inside each of us and in our communities.”
What They Really Do
All the misinformation, all the time.
Recent Ridiculousness
No. Coke is not like a poison.
Sample Fan Comment
Really? Citation needed.
