During the Cold War, there was a race between the United States and the Soviet Union, where: • There are only two runners • The American finishes 1st • The Soviet finishes 2nd (last)

The newspapers report it differently:

U.S. newspaper: “American wins race; Soviet finishes last.”

Soviet newspaper: “Soviet athlete finishes second; American is next to last.”

It’s a classic illustration of media framing and propaganda showing how wording can shape perception without technically lying.