As a data scientist who once modeled NBA win probabilities, I’ve seen how small errors can spark massive outrage. In this piece, I unpack the viral clip where Sun Yang mistakenly said Cristiano Ronaldo was the all-time top scorer in the FIFA Club World Cup — not the World Cup. It wasn’t just a mix-up; it became a weaponized meme. Using logic, context, and a dash of irony, I dissect why misinformation spreads faster than facts — and what that says about our digital culture. Spoiler: algorithms love drama more than accuracy.