A fake rumor about NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace recently circulated online, claiming he said the white flag has racist undertones.
During a podcast appearance, Wallace revealed his personal strategy for dealing with the constant influx of manufactured and false information.
He stated that the things he says to himself are far worse than anything others could say, making the online attacks easier to handle.
The 23XI Racing driver commented that at this point, the fake news and online attacks have become so ridiculous that he finds them comical.
The fabricated story was shared with an official-looking graphic on social media, making it appear authentic to those who didn't verify the source.
Wallace, who has not been on Facebook in years, confirmed that he will be ignoring all of the negative noise and online chatter about him.
Instead of dwelling on the false reports, he is concentrating on his performance in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs this weekend.
This marks a significant milestone for the driver, as it is only the second time he has competed in the postseason during his career.