Stephen Colbert & Ellen DeGeneres Give CNN's "Facts First" Campaign A Different Take | THR News

Stephen Colbert & Ellen DeGeneres Give CNN's "Facts First" Campaign A Different Take | THR News

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The video discusses CNN's ad campaign against fake news, using fruit metaphors to represent facts and misinformation. Ellen DeGeneres and Stephen Colbert both created segments on their shows to further explore the ad's message. DeGeneres used a live demonstration with fruit to symbolize various figures and concepts, while Colbert offered a more direct spoof. The segments aimed to clarify the ad's message and engage audiences in a discussion about truth and media representation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of CNN's new ad campaign?

To counter fake news claims

To support President Trump

To promote healthy eating

To advertise fruit products

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Ellen DeGeneres' demonstration, what does the apple represent?

President Trump

CNN host Anderson Cooper

Facts

Fake news

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which fruit did Ellen DeGeneres use to represent President Trump?

Pineapple

Banana

Orange

Apple

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Stephen Colbert's approach to the CNN ad?

He criticized it

He ignored it

He created a more direct version

He made a more subtle version

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final message in Colbert's spoof?

An endorsement of the ad

A critique of Ellen DeGeneres

A call to impeach President Trump

Support for CNN