Thread likens confusion to 'Matt Gertz syndrome'
3 Nov 2 4:39 AM · 9d ago · 10 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 5
Replying users draw comparisons to other cases of mistaken online identity, jokingly proposing a support group and naming the phenomenon after a similarly mixed-up account.
“Need to form a support group with @mattgertz.bsky.social”
tomscud.bsky.socialHayley Stevens UK blogger and MSc Forensic Psychology student
Haley Stevens Michigan politician (apparent Senate candidate, referenced not quoted)Mike Rogers Michigan Republican political figureMatt Gertz Referenced comparator account
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Need to form a support group with @mattgertz.bsky.social
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That’s exactly what the really Haley S. would say to throw us off the scent. I’m following to see how this plays out.
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This is why the Oxford Comma is a helpful linguistic device! See how it separates the being sarcastic and the not endorsing parts of the sentence?
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Just for the craic, could you do a surprise endorsement of Mike Rogers tomorrow?
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I've followed you today because of who you are and not who they think you are 🤭
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This was reposted into my timeline and you sound much more interesting than the other Hayley Stevens 😊
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Im pretty sure you're not going to suddenly endorse Farage.
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Came here to sympathise but turns out your timeline is excellent so i had to follow - sorry if this is stressful!
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That gets a follow from me! Also autistic, fan of spooky stuff too
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You will be the recipient of Democratic indignation but be spared the venom of the republicans. In other words try to have your best day possible.
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