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A TikTok joke claimed that Călin Georgescu's son won the Ballon d'Or and defeated Garry Kasparov in chess, leading many Romanians to mistakenly congratulate the family. Despite the clear satire, numerous users expressed admiration and congratulations, failing to recognize the falsehood. The joke circulated while Călin Georgescu remains in preventive detention for serious criminal charges. The misinformation highlights the gullibility of some social media users, who did not verify the claims before reacting.