Yhn first seen 9 h ago, last 7 h ago, peak #16
Couple swatted 55 times after Norm Macdonald joke post
Original: Couple was swatted 55 times in 2 years over a post about Norm Macdonald
A Canadian couple says it endured 55 swatting attacks over two years after posting a joke referencing comedian Norm Macdonald. Fake emergency calls sent police to their home repeatedly, leaving the pair exhausted and fearful. The case highlights how a single online post can turn into a prolonged harassment campaign, with police response times and the difficulty of tracing false callers again under scrutiny.
Why now: The story is resonating because of the absurd scale of retaliation for a harmless comedy post and concerns about swatting as a growing threat.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 6 snapshots from 9 h ago to 7 h ago.
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- Couple was swatted 55 times in 2 years over a post about Norm Macdonald · colinprince · 84
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