A technique used by dishonest journalists where they exaggerate, sensationalise, slant or cherry pick for the sake of making headlines or propagating a certain agenda (usually) without ever actually lying. Journalists also sometimes cut, rearrange or take out of context what has been said by a spokesperson, sometimes using questions to invoke the desired response. The BBC, NBC and CNN love fake news. It is their bread and butter.
Using this term for satirical or alternative news should be avoided as this can dilute its effectiveness in calling out real fake news. Although similar, fake news shouldn’t be confused with misinformation as that refers to the spread of unproven, unreliable or otherwise poorly researched information rather than the purpose driven distortion of facts that is fake news.
Using this term for satirical or alternative news should be avoided as this can dilute its effectiveness in calling out real fake news. Although similar, fake news shouldn’t be confused with misinformation as that refers to the spread of unproven, unreliable or otherwise poorly researched information rather than the purpose driven distortion of facts that is fake news.
BBC fake news headline: Trump says inject Detol into your veins
Actual story: Trump suggests doctors look into the effect of sunlight and heat on viruses
Actual story: Trump suggests doctors look into the effect of sunlight and heat on viruses
by 1Head April 25, 2020
When a player tries extra hard in an online video game to win, especially when that effort is not matched by the opposing team. Characterised by the player putting their their head extra close to the computer monitor and therefore having to squint to see what is on screen.
by 1Head May 31, 2019
When you've been playing a game from dawn til dusk for the past week and have to go down to the shops for food and forget how to interact with real people.
by 1Head November 04, 2018
When you forget how long you've been out of school and people treat you like an adult, when you still see yourself as an 11 year old.
Hello Sir, how can I help you?
What did you just call me?
These kids treating me with some mad respect, what an age-lol.
What did you just call me?
These kids treating me with some mad respect, what an age-lol.
by 1Head November 04, 2018
Why is this in my recommended?
by 1Head June 02, 2019
by 1Head May 14, 2019
by 1Head June 04, 2019