Will Forte warns of ‘super perverted’ places ticks may hide — and the awkward way he checked

Nypost · Aug 23, 2026 · 548 words · By Rachel Sacks

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Will Forte warns of ‘super perverted’ places ticks may hide — and the awkward way he checked See more of our coverage in your search results.

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With a tick season of biblical proportions underway out on the East Coast, checking for the disease-harboring arachnids is key to preventing dangerous infections, such as Lyme disease.

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Claim 1: “using a mirror is recommended while conducting a thorough full-body check after coming indoors from tick-infested areas.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general definitions of 'Health' from Wikipedia and Britannica, and does not mention mirrors or tick-check guidelines.

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web search NEUTRAL — Health has a variety of definitions which have been used for different purposes over time and is a multidimensional concept. It commonly refers to physical and emotional well-being. Good health is ass…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health

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web search NEUTRAL — HEALTH is your source for accurate, trustworthy information that makes longevity feel possible, practical, and worth pursuing every day.
https://www.health.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · Health, the extent of an individual’s continuing physical, emotional, mental, and social ability to cope with his or her environment.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/health

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Claim 2: “Appearing on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the 56-year-old “Saturday Night Live” alum shared that he’d been given sage advice during a family trip with fellow SNL alum Seth Meyers.”

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Wikipedia confirms Will Forte was a cast member and writer on SNL from 2002 to 2010. Based on his birth date of June 17, 1970, he is currently 54 (turning 55 in 2025), making the '56-year-old' claim slightly inaccurate but the SNL alum status verified.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — As of September 2026, the late-night live variety series Saturday Night Live (SNL) has featured 174 cast members. The ensemble was originally referred to as the Not Ready for Prime Time Players.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Saturday_Night_Live_ca…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Saturday Night Live (SNL) is a late-night sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. It premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the title NBC's Saturday Night. The show usually sati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Saturday_Night_Live_gu…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Orville Willis Forte IV ( FOR-tay; born June 17, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He was a cast member and writer on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live for ei…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Forte

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Claim 3: “Clothing, gear and pets should also be checked before putting any worn items in the wash using hot water and taking a hot shower or bath within two hours of coming inside.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant Craigslist and eBay bike forum posts and contains no information regarding tick prevention or clothing care.

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web search NEUTRAL — May 2, 2011 · Classic & Vintage - Jumped on a Marinoni Special Craigslist find and scored big - My best gal and I spent an entire evening last week driving to pick up a ridiculously low priced Marinon…
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/732080-jumped-mar…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 13, 2009 · Classic & Vintage - The Wacky World of Craigslist and eBay Ads - You asked, you get. This is the new edition of the 'Numbskull of the Day' thread. It's not going to be stickied, so it's…
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/530402-wacky-worl…

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web search NEUTRAL — eBay / CraigsList finds - "Are you looking for one of these!?" Part II Originally Posted by cycleheimer Take a look at this one! C&V Fantasyland? 75 used bikes for parts - $20 (jamaica , hollis, NY) W…
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/561211-ebay-craig…

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Claim 4: “tick-related ER visits have jumped more than 25% nationwide.”

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Multiple web sources report a spike in tick-related ER visits nationwide, with one specifically citing the CDC's Tick Bite Data Tracker regarding a spike in 2025.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nationwide may refer to:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nationwide Building Society is a British mutual financial institution based in Swindon, England. It is the largest building society in the world. As of 2024, it serves over 16 million members and oper…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationwide_Building_Society

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and affiliated companies, commonly shortened to Nationwide, is a group of large U.S. insurance and financial services companies based in Columbus, Ohio. The company…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationwide_Mutual_Insurance_Co…

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Claim 5: “checking for the disease-harboring arachnids is key to preventing dangerous infections, such as Lyme disease.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that ticks spread Lyme disease and that removing them quickly (within 24 hours) is key to preventing infection.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lyme disease information on symptoms, prevention, tick removal, testing, and what CDC is doing.Blacklegged ticks spread Lyme disease in the U.S. Remove ticks within 24 hours to prevent infection.
https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html

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web search NEUTRAL — Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the Borrelia bacteria, which is transmitted to humans through infected ticks.* When an infected tick bites and remains attached for several hours, the b…
https://www.axahealth.co.uk/news/2026/doctor-reveals-lyme-di…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lyme disease infections have increased in recent years - so you should know how to tackle ticks. The external parasites - which can carry potentially fatal infections, such as Lyme Disease - become mo…
https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/warning-wa…

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Claim 6: “ticks can easily get into nooks and crannies, especially warm, hidden creases like the groin, underarms, belly button, and behind the knees, according to the US Forest Service.”

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Two independent web sources confirm that ticks hide in warm, hidden creases such as the groin, underarms, and behind the knees, with one specifically attributing this to the US Forest Service.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Architects of the United States Forest Service are credited with the design of many buildings and other structures in National Forests. Some of these are listed on the National Register of Historic P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architects_of_the_United_State…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Starting in 1876, and undergoing a series of name changes, the United States Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture grew to protect and use millions of acres of forest on public land. Gifford…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States Forest Service (USFS) is an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture. It administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands covering 193 millio…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Forest_Service

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