GITNUXREPORT 2025

Funny Misleading Statistics

Most internet humor involves misleading, fake news, spreading misinformation widely.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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60% of internet memes are created as jokes

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45% of people have fallen for a joke or prank online

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85% of internet users have engaged with humor content at least once a day

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55% of people believe that humor can be a dangerous form of misinformation

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In a study, 60% of teenagers admitted to creating humorous fake profiles to prank friends

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30% of people have intentionally shared a joke they knew was false for entertainment

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The average internet user encounters at least 20 misleading or humorous memes per day

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65% of satirical news stories are mistaken for real news at least once

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72% of internet jokes involve some form of exaggeration

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47% of people find humorous misinformation more convincing than serious false claims

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The most common reason people share misleading jokes is to entertain, cited by 83% of sharers

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The world's largest collection of internet memes has over 10 million images

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The average meme generator creates around 50 memes per month

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The word "fake news" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017

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The concept of "fake news" is believed to have increased online misinformation by 30%

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70% of jokes are considered "misleading" or "fake" in at least some way

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A survey found that 65% of people can't tell a satirical news story from real news

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40% of viral internet jokes are misleading or taken out of context

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The most shared joke on Twitter in 2022 was a fake news story about aliens landing

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The phrase "fake news" was used 4 times more in 2020 than in 2018

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23% of internet users have changed their opinion after reading a humorous but misleading article

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30% of viral videos are intentionally edited to appear misleading

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The term "fake news" was used in political campaigns over 1 million times in 2020

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78% of people believe that their sense of humor is better than average

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The average person laughs about 13 times a day

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52% of social media users report sharing memes without fully understanding them

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Key Highlights

  • 78% of people believe that their sense of humor is better than average
  • The average person laughs about 13 times a day
  • 60% of internet memes are created as jokes
  • The word "fake news" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017
  • 45% of people have fallen for a joke or prank online
  • The concept of "fake news" is believed to have increased online misinformation by 30%
  • 52% of social media users report sharing memes without fully understanding them
  • The world's largest collection of internet memes has over 10 million images
  • 70% of jokes are considered "misleading" or "fake" in at least some way
  • A survey found that 65% of people can't tell a satirical news story from real news
  • 85% of internet users have engaged with humor content at least once a day
  • 40% of viral internet jokes are misleading or taken out of context
  • The most shared joke on Twitter in 2022 was a fake news story about aliens landing

Did you know that a staggering 78% of people believe their sense of humor is better than average, even as nearly 70% of jokes and memes are inherently misleading or fake, revealing just how easily humor blurs the line between entertainment and misinformation online?

Humor Perception and Impact

  • 60% of internet memes are created as jokes
  • 45% of people have fallen for a joke or prank online
  • 85% of internet users have engaged with humor content at least once a day
  • 55% of people believe that humor can be a dangerous form of misinformation
  • In a study, 60% of teenagers admitted to creating humorous fake profiles to prank friends
  • 30% of people have intentionally shared a joke they knew was false for entertainment
  • The average internet user encounters at least 20 misleading or humorous memes per day
  • 65% of satirical news stories are mistaken for real news at least once
  • 72% of internet jokes involve some form of exaggeration
  • 47% of people find humorous misinformation more convincing than serious false claims
  • The most common reason people share misleading jokes is to entertain, cited by 83% of sharers

Humor Perception and Impact Interpretation

While humor enlightens and entertains, these statistics reveal that a significant portion of internet users may unwittingly dance on the fine line between satire and misinformation, reminding us that sometimes a joke isn’t just a joke—it’s a digital double-edged sword.

Internet Meme and Viral Content Dynamics

  • The world's largest collection of internet memes has over 10 million images
  • The average meme generator creates around 50 memes per month

Internet Meme and Viral Content Dynamics Interpretation

While the world's largest meme archive boasts over 10 million images, the average meme generator's prolific output of 50 memes per month underscores how a few digital artists keep the internet both hilarious and perpetually meme-ready.

Misinformation and Fake News

  • The word "fake news" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2017
  • The concept of "fake news" is believed to have increased online misinformation by 30%
  • 70% of jokes are considered "misleading" or "fake" in at least some way
  • A survey found that 65% of people can't tell a satirical news story from real news
  • 40% of viral internet jokes are misleading or taken out of context
  • The most shared joke on Twitter in 2022 was a fake news story about aliens landing
  • The phrase "fake news" was used 4 times more in 2020 than in 2018
  • 23% of internet users have changed their opinion after reading a humorous but misleading article
  • 30% of viral videos are intentionally edited to appear misleading
  • The term "fake news" was used in political campaigns over 1 million times in 2020

Misinformation and Fake News Interpretation

These statistics reveal that as the line between humor and misinformation blurs, a significant portion of online content—whether meant as satire or not—risks fueling a pandemic of skepticism, illustrating that in the digital age, even jokes are no longer safe from manipulation.

Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Humor

  • 78% of people believe that their sense of humor is better than average
  • The average person laughs about 13 times a day

Psychological and Cultural Aspects of Humor Interpretation

Despite 78% of people confidently claiming they possess a superior sense of humor, the reality that the average person only laughs around 13 times a day suggests we're all humor critics—often more confident than funny.

Social Media and Sharing Behavior

  • 52% of social media users report sharing memes without fully understanding them

Social Media and Sharing Behavior Interpretation

This statistic exposes a digital culture where meme-sharing often prioritizes humor over comprehension, highlighting how virality sometimes outweighs clarity in our increasingly fast-paced online world.