DEFINITION: v. To simplify, dramatize and fictionalize scientific knowledge so that it appeals to a general audience. n. A scientific fact, which has been exaggerated and dumbed-down to make it more “interesting”.
VERBOTICISMS: (Invented words created by the Verbotomy Writers)
Cybertific: /sy ber tif fik/ With the advent of the computer age, no stone is left unturned in the quest for knowledge. To make scientific information digestible to the great masses, many sites have become cybertific. This means that domains of eminent scientists and years of research and investigation have been simplified so that anyone who can turn on a computer, can cut and paste deep information. Such data is then used by these sci-pirates on facebook and twitter to submit as their own assignments for school. Thank you Wikipedia. Etymology: Cyber (relating to or characteristic of the culture of computers, information technology, and virtual reality) & Scientific (conforming with the principles or methods used in science) Created by: Nosila.
Shocumentary: /shäkyÉ™mentÉ™rÄ“/ Well we’ve lasted through another Sharkweak. Seven days of people â€risking their lives†to show us just how dangerous sharks are. Each shocumentary tried to outdo the other scaring their audience, at least in the promos. Etymology: shock (a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience) + documentary (a movie or a television or radio program that provides a factual record or report) Created by: artr.
Defactoid: /de-fac-toid/ Due to the success of his book, “K-9 ET” (Extra-terrestrial Doggies), Fred became the defactoid authority on canine aliens. He was a popular guest on the talk show circut and, after appearances on Larry King and The Tonight Show, landed his own cable television show, called “Is Your Dog an Alien?” Etymology: de:remove from + fact: truth — defacto: dominant standard or law that exists because of common acceptance rather than authority + factoid: a “fact” that exists to create or manipulate public opinion – often applied to newsmedia accused of publishing untrue or unverified articles for the purpose of sensationalism. Created by: mrskellyscl.
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