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Being the media

“Being the Media” is Gen Z slang for someone who is acting treacherous, deceitful, disingenuous or has ulterior motives. It is more used as playful teasing. This term is derived from Michael Jackson always battling the media headlines who were making up stories about him.
You hear what Joey said? Yeah man, he’s being the media
by Michaeljaxson November 21, 2025
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