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churnalism
Term coined by author Nick Davies to describe poor practices of modern day journalists who "churn" or recycle news stories off the wire or internet without appropriate critical investigation.
Where once journalists were seen travelling out and about in the search for facts, a large majority are now, literally, chained to their desks waiting for the next major scoop; eager to be the first to report on the topic and thus draw traffic to their news sites... this is churnalism.
churnalism by Kimberly Lester April 21, 2008
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churnalist
A reporter closely resembling journalist, writing articles which generally add nothing behind the headline. His or her object is usually to be simplistic, support a narrative, and/or generate clicks, therefore detailed analysis and critical reporting are abandoned for generalities. Individuals engaging in this behavior produce churnalism. They can produce 5 times the amount of articles as a traditional journalists.
A churnalist can always make a story out of speculation, rumours, and intrigue.
You need to shorten that article, you've reached your churnalistic limit.
You know if you are a churnalist you don't have to research your subjects, you can simply regurgitate the State Department news releases. Like so, "According to the State Department..."
I hear they are hiring churnalists to publish Trump and Russia connections. You should apply.
You need to shorten that article, you've reached your churnalistic limit.
You know if you are a churnalist you don't have to research your subjects, you can simply regurgitate the State Department news releases. Like so, "According to the State Department..."
I hear they are hiring churnalists to publish Trump and Russia connections. You should apply.
churnalist by BellyGoat May 5, 2018
Churnlogism
To create a newly coined term, word or phrase, then claim it is in the process of entering common use for the benefit of bogus news media stories.
Origin:
'churn' from the phrase 'churnalism', a form of journalism in which press releases, wire stories and other forms of pre-packaged material are used to create articles in newspapers and other news media in order to meet increasing pressures of time and cost without undertaking further research or checking.
'logism' from 'neologism', a newly coined term.
Origin:
'churn' from the phrase 'churnalism', a form of journalism in which press releases, wire stories and other forms of pre-packaged material are used to create articles in newspapers and other news media in order to meet increasing pressures of time and cost without undertaking further research or checking.
'logism' from 'neologism', a newly coined term.
Churnlogism by adamwilcox March 29, 2011
Churnabogging
The act of creating a concoction of: Shit, piss, cum, blood, puss, earwax, sweat, snot, spit, occasionally human ashes and sleep in a toilet. The formula is then gathered in a condom or applied to a sex aid before being used for masturbation or intercourse. The act of churnabogging is intended to be the ultimate act of intimacy, sharing everything with your fellow churnabogee/s.
Churnabogging by The bearer of bad news February 26, 2019