glennbeck⋅ing /glɛnbɛkɪŋ/ [glenn-beck-ing]
-noun
The act of making unsubstantiated, inflammatory, usually derogatory, polarizing, and ridiculous statements about a person, organization, or country and then claiming or suggesting that the statement is true, because the subject [of the statement] hasn't denied the statement.
Examples
- Many sources claim that Glenn Beck raped and killed a young girl in 1990*. However, Glenn Beck has done nothing to deny these claims or even clarify the matter. Does this suggest that he is guilty? Perhaps.
- Some sources claim that President Obama is very much like Hitler. He has done nothing to deny these claims. Does this suggest that he is like Hitler? Maybe.
- Joe: Dude, Sarah is a total slut. Some sources say that she has had sex with over 100 guys. She hasn't done anything to deny these claims.
Brett: Dude, Have you even talked to Sarah about this?
Joe: No.
Brett: Has she even had an opportunity to address your ridiculous claims?
Joe: No.
Brett: Do you think she actually cares what a loser like you thinks, or says?
Joe: Probably not.
Brett: Then quit, dude! Stop glennbecking! That's just a total douchebag thing to do!
Joe: You're right. Glennbecking is a completely douchebag thing to do!
*See http://gb1990.com/.
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