What is 鈥楳ilkshake Duck鈥�?
How a fictional bird came to represent the dark side of internet fame. Plus, an investigation into so-called social media 鈥渃yborgs鈥� trying to influence elections in Brazil.
"Milkshake Duck" is internet slang for an ordinary person who is briefly cheered, but then swiftly turned upon. We explain why the family of an 11-year-old boy is the latest example of the phenomenon. And where did the idea come from in the first place?
Also, 大象传媒 Brasil investigation has revealed that an army of so-called social media cyborgs tried to influence the country鈥檚 presidential election. 大象传媒 Brasil鈥檚 editor Silvia Salek has the lowdown.
And, a new chapter in the Harry Potter story - as written by robots.
Presenter: Jonathan Griffin
Producer: Will Yates
Caption: A picture of a duck / Credit:Getty Images
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