A horde of photographers and/or journalists that gather to snap that first shot, or ask that first question , at a scene of media excitement, usually involving a famous person mired in controversy, or even just joe public thrown into the spotlight for a similar outrage or scandal.
'The parents were greeted by a media scrum, as they arrived at the police station for questioning over the disappearance of their daughter.'
by Nick1401 September 15, 2007
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