Foxitis

A notional disease caused by overconsumption of right-wing media.

Noun

  1. A notional disease caused by overconsumption of right-wing media.
    • In May, 2021, the defence for US Capitol rioter Anthony Antonio, put forward the argument that Mr. Antonio was suffering from “Foxitis” - a condition brought on by watching excessive amounts of FOX NEWS in the six...
    • “Lawyer Blames 'Foxitis' for His US Capitol Riot Client's Actions, as Another Defendant Derails Hearings With Profane Outbursts” - 2022 October 15, Thomas E. Brymer, FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY: Our Dangerous Civic...
    • Indeed, several people arrested for participating in the insurrection attempt on January 6, 2021, used as their defense that they were victims of “Foxitis,” misdirected by the continuous misinformation. - 2022 October...

Origin

From Fox + -itis, after Fox News, an American conservative news and political commentary television channel and website.

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