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 April 20, 2018
Get the Fake News mug.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 29, 2022
Get the WWE is fake mug.A piece of human garbage. He's rude,offensive, and has no sense of emotion. He may have a lot of friends but they aren't really there for him. He will screw you over as much as he wants because he gives zero fucks about your feelings. If you give him a chance he will screw you over again and again. if your in relationship with this fake friend GET AWAY WHILE YOU CAN. He should be thrown into the depths of earth and burn alive. Know your worth because you are worth way more then what this fake friend treats you as. If your scared to be alone don't be reach out to other people who has been through what you did . My fake friend hit me,lied to me,lied about, stole money from me etc. It took me a long time to cut him off because of our history. But trust e IT WAS FOR THE BEST
Aqua: I don't to hang out with you and yoru fake friends
Asia: Wdym by fake friends?
Aqua: They use you for your money and treat you like garbage
Asia: They're just going through some stuff
Aqua: STOP MAKING EXCUSE FOR THEM ASIA
Asia: Wdym by fake friends?
Aqua: They use you for your money and treat you like garbage
Asia: They're just going through some stuff
Aqua: STOP MAKING EXCUSE FOR THEM ASIA
by norunninginmylobby July 3, 2019
Get the fake friends mug.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 24, 2019
Get the Fake News mug.To believe the worst about someone, without confirming it is true, so you can feel superior to them over a fault they may not even have.
by jack_v February 23, 2017
Get the fake-diss mug.A popular weather term for periods in the winter with cold stagnant air and inversions in the valleys, but fresh and warm air up in the mountains. Called "fake" because there is no cold air source other than what the inversion itself creates.
'Cold gloomy days and ice showers in the valley basin were actually caused by fake cold. Everyone outside the basin had enjoyed the warmth of spring for several days on end.'
by Bonneromics December 30, 2012
Get the fake cold mug.Customer: Can I have some water? Please and thank you.
Waiter: Sure, but only if you quit with that fake manners shit.
Waiter: Sure, but only if you quit with that fake manners shit.
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