The Poke – Bias and Credibility

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 The Poke a satire website based on its proper identification as generating satirical content based on left-leaning viewpoints

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEFT-SATIRE
Factual Reporting: N/A
Country: United Kingdom
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: N/A

History

Founded in 2002, The Poke is a left-leaning news satire website. Their tagline reads: “Time Well Wasted.” According to its about page “Our aim is to administer an antidote to the daily grind delivering a mix of homemade and hand-picked distractions.”

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Funded by / Ownership

The Poke is owned by DigitalBox PLC. They are funded through advertising and sponsored content.

Analysis / Bias

The Poke identifies itself as satire through its tagline and its About page. In general, the satire on this website is directed at Conservatives and right-wing figures such as this: 10 simply fabulous Donald Trump “they’re eating the pets” remixes because it’s the gift that keeps on giving. 

While not all content is satirical, the news stories are meant to be humorous, like this This Spanish speed walker’s premature celebration was a salutary lesson for us all (and so painfully funny). Although having real news stories embedded with satire can be confusing, the website clarifies that they are not a serious news source.

Overall, we rate The Poke a satire website based on its proper identification as generating satirical content based on left-leaning viewpoints. (D. Van Zandt 09/20/2014)

Source: https://www.thepoke.com/