Mediaboss Marketing

On Oct. 22, 2019, the ObamaWatcher website published an article positing that former first lady Michelle Obamas mother passed away and left an inheritance to her son Michael:

Michelle Obamas Mother Dies, Leaves Inheritance to My Son Michael

Michelle Obamas mother, Mary McGillicuddy Robinson, has died at the age of 84. She went peacefully in her sleep before being mostly devoured by her Lhasa Apso, and Chicago police have ruled out any foul play. The real story, however, is how she worded her Last Will and Testament. According to Illinois Comptroller and Keeper of the Public Record, Art Tubolls, Michelle doesnt legally exist:

Mrs. Robinsons will clearly states that her possessions should all go to my son, Michael Robinson Obama. In Illinois, a person cant legally change their gender, so she had to use his real name or she wouldnt have gotten anything.

This item was not a factual recounting of real-life events. The article originated with a website that describes its output as being humorous or satirical in nature. In addition, the article exploits an unfounded fringe conspiracy theory about the former first ladys gender identity.

For background, here is why we sometimes write about satire/humor.

Continue reading here:
Did Michelle Obama's Mother Leave an Inheritance to 'My Son Michael ...