#BowlingGreenMassacre
Kellyanne Conway’s fictional terror attack became savage meme.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | February 2, 2017 |
| Speaker | Kellyanne Conway |
| Reality | No such massacre occurred |
| Actual event | 2 Iraqi refugees arrested in Bowling Green (2011) |
Origin & Impact
#BowlingGreenMassacre mocked Kellyanne Conway’s reference to a non-existent “Bowling Green Massacre” while defending Trump’s travel ban. The internet immediately created mock memorials, “survivor” accounts, and “Never Forget” tributes to the fictional massacre.
The satirical hashtag highlighted the administration’s false claims and Conway’s credibility problems. Comedy shows and social media had a field day. Wikipedia’s “Bowling Green massacre” redirect to the actual arrest story went viral.
The hashtag represented using humor to combat misinformation. By mocking the lie, social media ensured everyone knew it was false—turning propaganda into punchline.
Related Hashtags
#NeverForget #AlternativeFacts #KellyanneConway #FakeNews #SatiricalMemorial