We all know that the famous news site Buzzfeed is not the most trustworthy, yet a lot of people seem to follow their daily news as if it is. Why? Because of the fun layout of the website, most are drawn into it like a fly to light. Buzzfeed talks about everyone's favorite celebrities and gives relatable feedback on each topic. Most authors on Buzzfeed are young adults in their 20's, allowing teenagers to feel connected with the articles, leading them to believe what the website says. We fun news site also gives out quizzes such as “Can We Guess Your Exact Age Based On How You Feel About These Artists?” to bring in pre-teens and teens. Everyone tries to stay away from the “fake news”, but sometimes we struggle to remind ourselves not to fall for it.
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