It isn’t so much that they “fell for it” - it’s that they immediately thought it was a good idea and worthy cause. :)
Years ago someone started a rumor that Gloria Steinem was demanding that men adopt the practice of urinating while sitting down in order to demonstrate their support for equal rights for women.
It’s a crazy world the feminists inhabit. Out here in Realville we are hardly aware of it.
Did you read the comment about someone posting a #jumpoffacliffforequality and the left falling for it? If only!