Gonzo
(adjective)
- Describing a style of journalism characterized by a subjective, personal approach, often involving the reporter as a participant in the story.
- Describing a style characterized by a subjective, often flamboyant approach.
Origin:
First recorded in 1970, from the name of the journalist hunter s. thompson (1937–2005) and his style of subjective, often flamboyant, journalism.
Examples:
- He wrote a gonzo account of his experiences in the war.
- The gonzo journalism is a style that emphasizes personal experiences and opinions of the journalist.
- Hunter S. Thompson is considered the father of gonzo journalism.
- Gonzo journalism is often criticized for its lack of objectivity and accuracy.
- The gonzo style is characterized by a free-form, subjective and often flamboyant approach.