An exaggerated, deadpan statement rooted in
truth to a certain degree but is still largely false, told with the intent to be evasive,
cheeky, or to merely cause mass-hysteria among a group of fans. On the surface level, these statements are instantly taken as fact; whereas upon further assessment, they can clearly be
seen as nothing more than hyperbole.
Fan A: Yoko Taro said that he made 2B the main heroin in Automata because he likes
girls!! 2booty
ftw!
Yoko: I
like girls.
Fan B: Yeah, he also said that the whole project was almost scrapped because he hated waking up in the morning!
Yoko: True.
Fan C: Um, those were just Yokoisms, guys...