The Daily Free Press's April Fools Fiasco
Disliked College Paper Somehow Manages To Become More Hated Among BU Students
- It all started when the Daily Free Press, the main student newspaper at Boston University, decided to release their April Fool's edition.
- Since April 1st fell on a Sunday this year, the issue didn't go into print until Monday, April 2nd. The content was a bit startling.
"Seven frat dwarves arrested after they allegedly drugged and gangbanged female #BU student" - @dailyfreepress #NOTFUNNY #rapeculture- Another @dailyfreepress headline "Cinderella in Political Prostitution Ring" describes FBI agent arresting the princess after she blows him.
- In @dailyfreepress Crime Log female student named Esmerelda assaulted by mad priest who entered her room & tried to violate her #rapeculture
- Oh the drowned little mermaid was found w track marks, bruises, scars, cuts and was bound with rope. Insane #TRIGGERING in @dailyfreepress
RT @MWeiser22: Here is a picture that includes the @dailyfreepress cinderella as a prostitute story @Mister_Wang http://pic.twitter.com/fjDXGUsn- Needless to say, many people were outraged.
The @dailyfreepress continually perpetuates rape culture on campus. Do not pick it up. Ever. Even for the crossword.
@dailyfreepress wow the april fools issue was in such bad taste. really disappointed in the free press.
Seriously @dailyfreepress? Mocking the @BUCGSA one of the few things that kinda works at #BU & rape? Rape is no joke EVER #beyondepicfail
Reading the sick victim-blaming rape-endorsing shit from @dailyfreepress is turning my stomach. Are you animals? What is WRONG with you ppl?- Trying to do damage control, the Daily Free Press issued out two tweets:
- By then, news about the issue had already gone viral. Everyone weighed in with reactions.
- Sorry, @dailyfreepress that's not good (or fast) enough. Interested to see what this letter will say though.
Completely shocked by the front cover of the @dailyfreepress. It's completely unacceptable. #cmonBU
I am in disbelief of disgusting @dailyfreepress April Fools Day edition. Wtf were you thinking?
@dailyfreepress stuff like this seems to happen on a weekly basis, have you guys considered reading the articles before you publish them?
if anyone has scans/clips from BU's @dailyfreepress issue - please post links. really disappointing/disgusting stuff being heard.
And we all used to joke that no one read the @dailyfreepress.. yesterday's issue confirms why we will never read it again. So disappointing.
