by Señor Chavez January 23, 2017
Despite popular belief, an alternative fact is not a lie, but a fact derived in an alternate reality or parallel universe. These facts are often hard to verify as all data and analysis doesn't leave the alternate reality or universe where it was derived. Furthermore most people are not able to access the alternate reality or universe, as it requires special abilities reserved for those with a wonton disregard for logic, and zero cognitive dissonance.
Trump: Hey Pence, Nickelback is the best selling band of all time! We need to book them for the inauguration.
Pence: Save your alternate facts for the media and twitter.
Pence: Save your alternate facts for the media and twitter.
by Taco Corp January 23, 2017
Using lies in an attempt to change the truth when the actual truth does not conform to the narrative you want to forward.
by poidogp January 22, 2017
Todd: Why did Spicer tell a falsehood to the press?
Conway: What you're calling "falsehoods" are actually just alternative facts.
Conway: What you're calling "falsehoods" are actually just alternative facts.
by @dumptrump January 23, 2017
The Trump's administration's use of the term alternate facts will aid in their quest to create a post-truth world.
by Rangerpoof January 24, 2017
by Censored Historian January 25, 2017
The worst of the four classifications of lies: lies, damned lies, statistics, alternative facts. Alternative facts are distinguished from the other damnable lies by the addition of gaslighting the listener.
After backing up her false statements with alternative facts, Kellyanne Conway threatened the "dishonest" media for suggesting that she might be lying.
by Bogrimm January 22, 2017