It USED to mean news that wasn’t real, a completely false narrative.
But today that definition has been twisted into a new definition:
‘Fake News’ - news or statements that don’t paint the picture of YOU in a good light or that don’t measure up to a particular self-image.
It does not refer to News that isn’t true or a lie specifically although it may or may not include truthfulness.
It has been used as a standard attack-phrase against any person or agency that speaks or writes about any matter or event, truth or not, that does not measure up to a person’s desired projected self image. Rather than confronting the conversation, a person will dismiss it with the phrase of ‘Fake News’ and immediately pivot to another topic in order to remove the glaring lights of an unflattering introspection of his actions.
It should not be substituted for the word ‘lie’, although it appears to be currently used as a euphemism for ‘lies’ but in fact it may be hiding actual truths and not lies.
So before getting into a conversation with a person who likes to use that phrase, the definition of that term should be clarified at the beginning so that it may not be used as a cloak to hide behind.
But today that definition has been twisted into a new definition:
‘Fake News’ - news or statements that don’t paint the picture of YOU in a good light or that don’t measure up to a particular self-image.
It does not refer to News that isn’t true or a lie specifically although it may or may not include truthfulness.
It has been used as a standard attack-phrase against any person or agency that speaks or writes about any matter or event, truth or not, that does not measure up to a person’s desired projected self image. Rather than confronting the conversation, a person will dismiss it with the phrase of ‘Fake News’ and immediately pivot to another topic in order to remove the glaring lights of an unflattering introspection of his actions.
It should not be substituted for the word ‘lie’, although it appears to be currently used as a euphemism for ‘lies’ but in fact it may be hiding actual truths and not lies.
So before getting into a conversation with a person who likes to use that phrase, the definition of that term should be clarified at the beginning so that it may not be used as a cloak to hide behind.
"Wow, so many Fake News stories today. No matter what I do or say, they will not write or speak truth. The Fake News Media is out of control!" - (an actual tweet)
by WebLadyKim November 15, 2017
i) a declaration or response to a true statement or factual article which one finds unflattering, incriminating or is something they didn’t want you to know
The the reeports that I cant spel eazy werds are FAKE NEWS folks.
I’ve never met Putin. Don’t know the man. Anyone that says otherwise is spreading fake news.
I’ve never met Putin. Don’t know the man. Anyone that says otherwise is spreading fake news.
by Merriamm Webster March 23, 2018
I term you hopelessly deploy when a liberal (or even an anti-Trump Republican) has you cornered. It's the Hail Mary of debates. Must be said with crazy hand gestures.
by Notdevinnunes November 25, 2019
As much as I like watching WWE, alot of the fanbase tend to strawman the phrase "WWE is fake". Some of the WWE fanbase counter this premise by rephrasing it to "WWE is scripted". Same difference! All the conflicts are fake. WWE superstars may hold a rivalry for the sake of the show, but are best friends offscreen.
by UltimateDoge May 30, 2022
Person 1: Jessica is only dating him to get to his money.
Person 2: She says she loves him.
Person 1: Fake lovin' ho.
Person 2: She says she loves him.
Person 1: Fake lovin' ho.
by TigerLilly January 09, 2014
When you accidentally or purposefully go from penetrating a vagina to slightly but forcefully pounding the anus and then pulling back creating the "ouch" panic moment without extremely hurting the rectum
I was pounding felisha last night and hit her with the pump-fake just to let her know that i could tear that ass up!
by 9inchN8s September 08, 2019
Perhaps even a wannabe high IQ person.
Who acts like they enjoy learning.
Who express themselves by using big words, when it's quite excessive.
A person who exceeds their studies by cheating.
A person who sometimes acts dumb to gain attention from others.
A person who acts quirky.
A person who tries to interest themselves in what nerds like.
Who acts like they enjoy learning.
Who express themselves by using big words, when it's quite excessive.
A person who exceeds their studies by cheating.
A person who sometimes acts dumb to gain attention from others.
A person who acts quirky.
A person who tries to interest themselves in what nerds like.
by HumansBeingETW April 26, 2022