Words and phrases that are only used by tabloid newspapers

RATM · 21-10-2012 01:40AM

Dangerous Man wrote: »

British tabs always use boffins to refer to scientists. I hate the word.

And the general anti-intellectual slant that they have against science in general, like it is something to be wary of. The term 'boffins' is derogatory in a macho sort of way, as in those 'boffins' are in the lab while the real men (i.e. our readership) are out drinking, backing horses and chasing women. The tabloid journalists are just playing to the choir here and keeping their readership as uneducated about science as possible.

TwoBirds · 21-10-2012 01:42AM

Referring to ladies' legs as 'pins'. I've never heard it uttered in real life.

donegal_man · 21-10-2012 01:46AM

The Sun recently referred to "sex beast" Jimmy Savile as "the fiend", two phrases I've never heard used in everyday conversation.
A drunken shag is a "Booze fueled romp / night of passion"
A male who appears in the soaps now matter how weedy is a "Hunk"
"Exclusive!" - It's in every paper and magazine in the shop
"An anonymous source" - We're making stuff up
People aren't a little bit annoyed or unhappy about some random decision they are "Outraged" or "Furious"
Members of the opposition don't disagree with government policy, they "Slam" it
All scandals however minor must be given the suffix "gate"

kwestfan08 · 21-10-2012 01:50AM

+1 to any disagreement, whether it be between government and the opposition or even two Z list Celebs is always a "slam"

So much bloody slamming going in you'd swear it was the WWE.

opti0nal · 21-10-2012 11:03AM

Any article beinning with the word 'scientists' probably means 'marketing people', for example:

'Scientists' have revealed that chocolate is good for you, according to 'sources'.

Grayson · 21-10-2012 11:08AM

RATM wrote: »

And the general anti-intellectual slant that they have against science in general, like it is something to be wary of. The term 'boffins' is derogatory in a macho sort of way, as in those 'boffins' are in the lab while the real men (i.e. our readership) are out drinking, backing horses and chasing women. The tabloid journalists are just playing to the choir here and keeping their readership as uneducated about science as possible.

The register uses boffin in a positive manner. Dodgy scientists like psychologists are called "trick cyclists"

efb · 21-10-2012 11:15AM

Feud- z list celebs always have twitter 'feuds' usually X factor judges...

pablomakaveli · 21-10-2012 12:21PM

The way they shorten any celebrities name like J-Lo, Li-Lo, R-Patz.

Really annoying.:mad:

ArtSmart · 21-10-2012 01:56PM

Grayson wrote: »

The register uses boffin in a positive manner. Dodgy scientists like psychologists are called "trick cyclists"

shouldnt that be cycle-ologists? are psychologists classified as scientists? I thought they came under Shamans* ?

(*witch doctors)

TeletextPear · 21-10-2012 02:33PM

Women always flaunt.

Christina Hendrix flaunted her curves in a skintight dress.
Angelina flaunted her burgeoning baby bump, etc.

Eutow · 23-10-2012 02:55AM

Knucklecracker wrote: »

Our undercover reporter made his excuses and left..................

Usually from a brothel.

Or how about the Fake Sheik

I have always wondered would that stand up in the court of law if the place was raided by the police while the reporter was there.

Anyway crap headlines with puns such as:

"Ready Teddy Go" - a popular headline whenever Teddy Sheringham scored

"Pepe Will Rein Again"

"Laying Down The Llor"

"It's The Sun Wot Won It"

"Rover and Out"

Or phrases such as:

"Brave Ireland" - usually used when an Irish team loses or fu**ks up in football, rugby etc

"We can exclusively reveal"

Onlooker

Humbert Humbert · 23-10-2012 02:59AM

Hyper-obesity.

Words and phrases that are only used by tabloid newspapers

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