A conspiracy theory stating that liberal & left-wing media outlets such as CNN cherrypick news stories in order to promote ideas of demonisation against “privileged” groups, such as mass shootings carried out by white perpetrators, and likewise embargo stories that contradict this point of view, such as rampant black-on-black violence.
“What? White Farmers are being murdered in South Africa? Why isn’t anybody reporting this!?”
“Because it doesn’t fit The Narrative.”
“Because it doesn’t fit The Narrative.”
by Carnefice October 8, 2019
Get the The Narrative mug.The effect strong narrative, either books, movies or television can have on the mood and attitude for some consumers. Akin to using music to psych up yourself before an occasion yet more subtle in its effect. Known to influence tone of speech, walk or general demeanor.
It was the tone of the piece, you know the narrative effect, that made him quiet for days. It was the most profound change I'd ever seen in him. It like really touched him deeply.
She started walking tall, like she was unstoppable, after watching Wonder Woman. Like she was imbued with the spirit of the film. It was definitely the narrative effect.
She started walking tall, like she was unstoppable, after watching Wonder Woman. Like she was imbued with the spirit of the film. It was definitely the narrative effect.
by Kovarchi October 25, 2018
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Person A: (lengthy tale about how Person A tragically broke up with his/her mate the other day)
Female Person B: Nice narrative niece
Female Person B: Nice narrative niece
by juleswf March 11, 2020
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Originates from a July 18, 2016 tweet from Taylor Swift after Kim Kardashian posted a recording of a phone call between Swift and rapper Kanye West regarding the contents of his song "Famous".
Originates from a July 18, 2016 tweet from Taylor Swift after Kim Kardashian posted a recording of a phone call between Swift and rapper Kanye West regarding the contents of his song "Famous".
I would very much like to be excluded from this narrative, one that I have never asked to be a part of, since 2009
by zaphod13 June 29, 2023
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Mmmm yeah it just seems like John hasn’t really questioned the meta-narrative you know... he’s just kind of doing what is expected of him.
by tegantegantegantegan October 17, 2018
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Person 2: I prefer you call it a "Gravity Falls non-canon narrative" and yes, yes I did.
Person 2: I prefer you call it a "Gravity Falls non-canon narrative" and yes, yes I did.
by Gordon October 2, 2016
Get the Non-canon Narrative mug.1. A postmodernism bullshit term oftenly used by CNN reporters to sound smart.
2. A favorite term of Mike from Indiana otherwise known as PsychoPere on Trekbbs.
2. A favorite term of Mike from Indiana otherwise known as PsychoPere on Trekbbs.
by ethan_ruzzene May 5, 2008
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