Hypothetical Sniff Test

Here's a hypothetical for you.

Suppose someone shares a post from a public figure on social media.  The public figure is expressing a very strong opinion on a controversial topic of the day.  The person sharing it makes no comment whatsoever -- just shoots it out there as is.

Pretty common these days.  And quite natural to assume the person agrees with the opinion shared.  "Share if you agree," right?

But suppose this person claims he actually disagrees with the public figure and shared the post -- without comment -- just to be sarcastic or funny.

Would you believe him?

Me neither.  Doesn't pass the sniff test.