Apple Music did a better Spotify Wrapped than Spotify this year, but that wasn’t the issue for this congressman from New Jersey who got caught poorly faking their results.
That’s what happened to U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer from the great state of New Jersey. “No surprises here,” Gottheimer’s X account posted. “Fun fact: My first ever concert was at Meadowlands to see The Boss!”
But it turns out there was an even more fun fact! Despite New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen topping Gottheimer’s top five songs played on Spotify, the screenshot showing Gottheimer’s love for The Boss was convincing to exactly no one.
Even in the age of AI, it takes a lot more sophistication to pull one over on the internet, as X users pointed out. The Philadelphia Inquirer explains:
A closer look revealed inconsistencies with the font, spacing, and resolution in Gottheimer’s post compared to legit Wrapped results.
Gottheimer admitted the results were fudged when asked by NJ.com columnist Jeremy Schneider.
“This would be my Spotify Wrapped if I didn’t share my account with my 12 and 15-year-old kids,” he said. “While it’s Springsteen all day for me — don’t get me wrong, I still love listening to Taylor Swift!”
Ah, yes, the age old family man excuse. You know, Apple Music has a lovely family sharing plan! At any rate, what a fun change of pace from the classic New Jersey political corruption.
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