Oregon Duck is getting added to Fortnite

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Oregon Duck being added Fortnite

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This is not true. In the user's bio, they stated that they are a satire/ parody page. From my knowledge, Fortnight has not collaborated with any Universities as well. If you look up anything that involves the Oregon Duck's mascot and Fortnite nothing comes up.

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This claim in satirical and is proven to be satirical by the content creator who posted it. The biography of the account states: "Lieutenant in the Meme Wars, Serving up Duck Parodies // Memes // Satire with a little Thirst" (https://twitter.com/ThirstyyDuck) which is a direct clue to how the post about the Oregon Duck being an added character tp Fortnite is false and is a parody.

Answer 1

The claim that the University Of Oregon's mascot the Oregon Duck is being added to Fortnite is a false statement that was made by the "X" user "ThirstyyDuck". This user is known as a meme and parody page as stated in their bio. Looking at the image itself you can see that the original source is from the same Thirstyy Duck account, if you search up Oregon Duck added to Fortnite there are no sources of any kind of collaboration between the University and Fortnite leading to that this claim is in fact false.

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Thank you for your fact-check. I was interested in what the answer to this was going to be. As a University of Oregon student, I do know that our "shout" anthem is one of the dances that is on Fortnite (I've seen it firsthand on the Fortnite platform). I appreciate you included where the false statement originated from and how the account operates.

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You answered this fact-check very well with credible sources to back your answer up.  You also explained why the original source is fake or misleading.

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Your fact check was very detailed with credible sources to dispute this claim.

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Great fact check! I love how you added so much detail and used credible sources to back up your answer and fully address the claim. Overall a very well done job.

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Admittedly it would be very funny to see this true but I appreciate you quickly tracking down the source and shutting down the claim.

Answer 2

There is no substantial research of evidence to back the claim that the University of Oregon’s Duck mascot is being added to fortnite. Although there is information in an article about Oregon’s football players really enjoying the game, this graphic ,add my a twitter use has no credibility to prove this claim true.

https://www.dailyemerald.com/sports/football/inside-oregon-football-s-fortnite-addiction/article_83a6e63a-69d4-55d3-b690-15c76a040594.html

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I would include more information. I do think one underrated aspect of this post is how you use a local source in the Daily Emerald. These are often the ideal locations to find authentic and current news about a topic.

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To improve this fact check I would include more about the user who posted the photo. What were their intentions? How did they create the photo? What type of content to they normally post? I was able to find a lot of information from their Twitter account and looking at their other posts!

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I would provide further details. I do believe that the way you used a local source in the Daily Emerald is one underappreciated component of this essay. These are frequently the best places to discover real, up-to-date news about a subject.

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Thank you for your fact checking. You showed that even though the Oregon Duck's are fans of the game, there is no factual evidence that the mascot will be part of the game. Your research gives us a clear indication that this claim is in fact false.

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I appreciate you verifying the facts. You demonstrated that despite the Oregon Ducks' enthusiasm for the game, there is no concrete proof that the mascot will be present. We can tell with certainty from your research that this assertion is untrue.

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The content author who posted it has demonstrated that this assertion is satirical. "Lieutenant in the Meme Wars, Serving up Duck Parodies // Memes // Satire with a little Thirst" (https://twitter.com/ThirstyyDuck) is the account's biography, and it provides a clear indication of how satirical and untrue the post claiming the Oregon Duck will be included to Fortnite is.

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I would add more information about the person who uploaded the photo to make this fact check better. What did they intend to accomplish? How was the picture made? What kinds of posts do they typically make? By following them on Twitter and perusing their other postings, I was able to gather a ton of information!

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It may be beneficial to find the root of the claim and analyze where it began. This may help further back up your fact check and disprove the original claim. By understanding the source, we can better understand the accuracy of the claim.

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One suggestion I would have for this fact check is to add more information or sources to your answer. This would strengthen your answer and also help in fully addressing the claim being made. I think a good first step would be to analyze the original poster, what their motives were, and what their background is.

Answer 3

This claim is false.

While Fortnite did partner with the NFL to create football skins, this partnership did not extend into college sports. In 2018, Epic Games (creators of Fortnite) announced this partnership between themselves and the NFL, but, since then, there have been no official announcements on behalf of Epic Games to announce a partnership between themselves and collegiate football teams.

The creator of this false information is a meme and parodist. @ThirstyyDuck on X is a self proclaimed, "Lieutenant in the Meme Wars, Serving up Oregon Duck Memes and Parodies with a little Thirst."

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This is a great fact-check! I appreciate the added information about the NFL and Fortnite partnership. It proves you must have looked through multiple sources to find the supporting information. Thank you for the informative response.

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I think this fact checked is good. I didn't only explain why the claim was false but it also explained where the confusion might have started and how they claim came about. It was also smart to talk about the credibility of the account that posted this claim in the first place.

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This fact check is great! I like how you offered an explanation as to why people might believe this claim. From your research, I was able to look at more sources that talk about the NFL and Fortnite partnership and find more information about it. I also think it was important that you pointed out the bio of the Twitter account, because it reveals their content is intended to be funny and untrue.

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This is a wonderful fact check. I suggest next time you use sources, to put them on the bottom in a sources spot so your audience will know what source applies for which section of your response. Do you think the user was creating this claim to stir controversy among college kids?

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I really liked how you included the source of the collaboration with the NFL and Fortnite because it gives people knowledge that they have collaborated with football teams in the past but never with collegiate organizations. I also liked how you included the bio of the X account in which it stated that the account is a parody account.

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Great use of information to prove this claim false. Not only did you mention that Epic Games has no intention to partner with colleges, but you also revoked credibility from the author of the post.

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I believe this fact check is accurate. I not only clarified why the allegation was untrue, but I also described how and where the mistake may have originated. Discussing the legitimacy of the account that first posted this claim was a wise move as well.

Answer 4

This claim is entirely false as there is no evidence supporting this claim. This is merely just a rumor that was made up with the intention to mislead the audience. There has never been a college mascot becoming part of Fortnite characters. The only source close to this accusation was a TikTok explaining how to make the Oregon ducks in Fortnite. It didn't take a lot of effort to research that there was no collaboration with Fortnite. 

https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-make-the-oregon-ducks-o-in-fortnite 

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This is a good fact check, I like how you mention that this claim is just a rumor. I also like how you include a link you found speaking on this same topic.

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I think this was a good fact check, but I think you could have tried to find a source that talks about how this is misleading. Including the original claim from the source is good though.

Answer 5

This claim is false. 

I used Google to find the source of this image and confirmed it came from the original Twitter account that posted it, Thirsty Duck. Their username is also trademarked on the image. Thirsty Duck includes they are a meme page dedicated to creating satirical and parody content about the Oregon football team in their bio. It's clear this post is not from an official source like Fortnite or University of Oregon. This is for satirical purposes. 

This photo is likely AI generated. I found an image on Instagram of a Fortnite skin for Fordham University, and the quality and design looks similar to the Oregon Fortnite skin. Taking into account the popularity of AI, I believe this is how Thirsty Duck created the post. 

According to a Fortnite wiki page, a "skin" is an appearance players can choose to have when they play including their outfit, gender, and overall appearance. Fortnite has collaborated with many companies and celebrities over the years to release custom skins, such as The Weeknd, Travis Scott and Ariana Grande. Due to their pattern of partnerships, it's understandable to see why some may believe Fortnite would collaborate with another organization, such as the Oregon Ducks. 

Another reason why viewers might believe this claim is true because in 2022, Fortnite partnered with NFL to create a virtual presence in their creative mode called NFL zone. According to the Washington Post, "The new partnership will include mini games, modified versions of “Fortnite” game modes using football terminology (“seek and sack” instead of “search and destroy”) and collaborations with top gaming and streaming influencers." This might be why some people believe the Twitter post to be true, however this collaboration didn't include college football teams and it was years ago.

While the Twitter image does state a false claim, it becomes clear after investigating the account that they post content without intent to harm. It can still, however, cause confusion. This is an example of satirical information disorder.

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This is a very good fact check and clearly well researched. I like how you included a source from the Washington Post that states they have partnered with NFL, but not college football teams.

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This fact check is excellent. I appreciate that you justified why someone could find this assertion credible. I was able to look at other sites and locate more information concerning the NFL and Fortnite collaboration thanks to your investigation. It's also noteworthy, in my opinion, that you brought up the Twitter account's bio, which indicates that the material there is meant to be humorous but inaccurate.

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This is a great fact-check. I really like how you explain your fact-check process and explain how you got to your answer. You evidence is well explained and your reasoning is clear.

Answer 6

This claim is false. The account that posted this is known for posting funny content and never known for posting information that should be taken seriously. Their bio states, "Serving up Duck Parodies", showing users that their content is a parody. In the comments of the post, they also comment "I have a strong recommendation" and tag Fortnite's X account, also implying that this is their idea, and not something that has happened. When you try to look up any other information about Puddles becoming a Fortnite skin, the only link that comes up is to this fact check page. 

Answer 7

The claim that the Oregon Duck is being added to Fortnite is satirical and false. The user, ThirtsyyDuck, posted a graphic of the Oregon Duck as a new Fortnite character on X. According to the ThirstyyDuck X account, their bio states that they are " . . . Serving up Duck Parodies // Memes // Satire with a little Thirst." The graphic posted by ThirstyyDuck was created by the user as a meme. After a Google search, I found zero articles with this same claim. There is no information regarding any college football team and Fortnite collaboration. However, Fortnite previously collaborated with NFL teams to create skins. In regards to the Oregon Ducks football team and Fortnite, Daily Emerald found that Oregon football players are always playing Fortnite with their teammates. However, there is no information stating a collaboration. Therefore, the X user made this claim as a meme or satire to make viewers laugh.

https://twitter.com/thirstyyduck/status/1759775439889768923?s=42

https://twitter.com/ThirstyyDuck

https://www.dailyemerald.com/sports/football/inside-oregon-football-s-fortnite-addiction/article_83a6e63a-69d4-55d3-b690-15c76a040594.html

https://www.nfl.com/videos/a-look-at-the-nfl-s-collaboration-with-fortnite-277831

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This is a great fact check! I love that you included Fortnite's  previous ventures with the NFL. It gives some background to the original claim. The multiple sources really help back up your claim as well.

Answer 8

This is satire. In the bio of the account that posted it, it says that it is a parody and satire account meant for laughs. It could also be a play on the new announcement of the NCAA 25 football video game. There has been nothing reported about the university being involved with this game.

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I think this is a good fact check, as you answer the question clearly and thoughtfully. You gave accurate context to the situation which made it easier to understand what it is about. One thing I would add is either a link to the original account or its post.

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Great fact check, very precise and clear. The only thing I would say is to include a link to the bio or any extra information you acquired to come to this conclusion.

Answer 9

This claim is false. In my vertical and horizontal search upstream to finnd sources to support this cliam, I could not find a singular source to support this cliam. This post was made by twitter user @ThirstyyDuck, calling themselves a "Lieutenant in the Meme Wars, Serving up Duck Parodies, Memes and Satire with a little Thirst." Clearly, this users post was satirical and superficial at best and should not serve as evidence that the Oregon Duck Mascot will appear in Fortnite. Until I hear Fortnite or EpicGames themselves make an announcement, this statement will remain invalid. When using a Twitter post as evidence, it's important to check the user profile to determine if they are a good source of information.

Answer 10

Sadly, this is not the case. Fortnite has worked with artists and professional athletes before but never any universities. To my knowledge no collegiate or high school establishment has had any direct correlation to fortnite. In the users bio who originally brought this claim up it states that their page is a satire or parody page meaning that mostly what they post is not accurate, but more for fun. I checked fortnites' actual website and their is no news of any Oregon Duck (puddles) being added to their software. Before posting information it is important for users to check all the sources given and look up their own sources before believing the first thing they see on the internet. Unfortunately, Puddles will not be getting added to fortnite anytime soon and this claim is utterly incorrect. 

Sources: https://www.fortnite.com/

https://twitter.com/thirstyyduck/status/1759775439889768923?s=42