SATIRE
These sources exclusively use humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Primarily these sources are clear that they are satire and do not attempt to deceive. See all Satire sources.
- Overall, we rate Flake News as a Political Satire website that provides an appropriate disclaimer.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: SATIRE
Factual Reporting: N/A
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: N/A
History
Flake News is a political satire site that, according to a domain search, was purchased in 2018. Their about page reads, “Our mission is to bring you the latest all-original political satire news and humor from the most witty writers across the United States. As a satire news organization, we aim to make you think, laugh, and bring you today’s news through our unique context.” The website also lists all of their writers.
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Funded by / Ownership
Flake News does not disclose ownership, and the website is funded through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In review, at the top of the website Flake News clearly disclaims they are a satire website with this tagline “UNBIASED POLITICAL SATIRE & HUMOR FOR SNOWFLAKES LIKE YOU. We Only Report What We Want to Hear. You Decide.” Most stories revolve around political issues such as this: White House Sends Hodor To US-Mexico Border To Keep Door Closed, and this Republican Comedy Festival Canceled Due to Lack of Talent. Although Flake News takes swipes at both sides, they seem to prefer satire that portrays the right negatively, though humorously.
Overall, we rate Flake News as a Political Satire website that provides an appropriate disclaimer. (D. Van Zandt 5/20/2019) Updated (10/25/2022)
Source: https://www.flake.news/
Last Updated on October 25, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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