5 Questions
On what date were the private pictures of celebrities leaked on 4chan?
August 31, 2014
What were the two popular names given to the celebrity picture leak incident?
The Fappening and Celebgate
How were the leaked images initially believed to have been obtained?
Via a breach of Apple's cloud services suite iCloud, or a security issue in the iCloud API
What is the origin of the term 'The Fappening'?
'The Fappening' is a portmanteau of the words 'fap' and the title of the 2008 film The Happening, originating either with the imageboards where the pictures were initially posted or Reddit
What were some of the reactions to the leaked images from the media and fellow celebrities?
Varied reactions, with critics arguing it was a major invasion of privacy while some alleged subjects denied the images' authenticity and increased concern regarding the privacy and security of cloud computing services
Study Notes
Celebrity Picture Leak Incident
- The private pictures of celebrities were leaked on 4chan on August 31, 2014.
Names of the Incident
- The incident was popularly referred to as "The Fappening" or "Celebgate".
Origin of the Leaked Images
- The leaked images were initially believed to have been obtained through a vulnerability in Apple's iCloud service.
Origin of the Term "The Fappening"
- The term "The Fappening" originated from a internet meme, where "fap" is a slang term for the sound of masturbation, and "the happening" was added to create a humorous effect.
Reactions to the Leaked Images
- The media and fellow celebrities reacted with shock, outrage, and sympathy for the victims, with many condemning the incident as a violation of privacy.
- Some celebrities, such as Jennifer Lawrence, spoke out against the incident, while others, like Emily Ratajkowski, argued that the leak was a result of a larger problem of societal objectification of women.
Test your knowledge about the infamous celebrity photo leak incident that occurred in 2014, known as 'The Fappening' or 'Celebgate'. Explore the details, aftermath, and impact of this privacy breach.
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