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listicle 

An article comprised mainly of a list of something annoying.

They are easy for content producers to create or plagiarize, and unlike news content, they remain "relevant" for years. Because they don't take long to read, visitors to the site are more likely to click on another listicle that interests them, generating more traffic. They are also bite-sized and frivolous enough to be shared on social media.
Listicles:
10 romcoms that were based on Greek tragedies
15 shocking things your cat doesn't tell you
The 7 things most commonly found in a celebrity's anus
listicle by 1101165 April 11, 2014
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listicle 

(n.) -- a magazine article comprised almost entirely of one long list of over 100 names of people notable for some achievement or national or international honor
"There's an 8-page listicle in the magazine this week, with lots of photos and quotes, but most of the text is just a huge list of 150 'women who matter' in today's world, according to the editors."

Overheard at a watercooler in San Francisco, January 19, 2011
listicle by PRwiz101 March 24, 2011
Related Words

Listicle 

A contraction of “list” and “article,” but sounds like a contraction of “lick” and “testicle.” Always sounds dirty when used.
I saw this great listicle -

You saw WHAT?
Listicle by Tunabreath June 20, 2021

listicle 

A written piece of blog post in a form of a list. Each list item would either include a few sentences or multiple paragraphs. It’s the perfect format for people who aren’t bothered to read a real article, but still want to feel like they’re learning something. Most notable platforms for listicles are Buzzfeed and BoredPanda.
One of their coworkers is reading a listicle about the top 10 films that went public domain this year.
listicle by nervous_wreak3 August 4, 2023

Lesticles 

When a man has enormous balls and is afraid of nothing.
To go for it that much on fourth down is proof that Les Miles has huge Lesticles and fears no man.
Lesticles by Eric GringoLoco2 September 1, 2011

listacle 

An "article" written in the form of a list/slideshow in which points are just slapped on a page without any thought to cohesion. See also: a shitty excuse for journalism
Oh, look, another Buzzfeed listacle: "26 Things Only People Wearing A Single Sock Will Understand."
listacle by onomatameoba October 21, 2014
Suck my lesticle(left testicle)!
Lesticle by Din Tyrone July 25, 2009
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