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Droopy Dog Droopy is a slow-moving, deadpan cartoon dog created by Tex Avery for MGM in 1943, first appearing in the short Dumb Hounded. He is known for understated humor and surprising compe…

Electronic Gaming Monthly Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) is an American video game magazine established in 1989. Known for reviews, previews and industry coverage, it has appeared in print and digital form…

Elmer Fudd (Looney Tunes character) Elmer Fudd Elmer Fudd is a fictional hunter from Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes, known for pursuing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, his distinctive speech, and his comic role as an inept pursuer in an…

Entertainment Weekly — American magazine covering film, television, music and popular culture Entertainment Weekly Entertainment Weekly is a U.S. weekly magazine and digital brand covering movies, television, music, books and popular culture with news, criticism, features and reviews; first pub…

Fake news — misinformation, disinformation and false reporting Fake news An overview of fake news: definitions, types, history, how it spreads, its social effects, and common responses such as fact‑checking and media literacy.

Fan (person): fandom, behaviour, history and cultural impact Fan (person) A fan is someone with an enduring, enthusiastic attachment to a person, group, work or activity. This article explains types of fans, historical development, behaviours, cultural i…

First-person perspective (video games) First person (video games) A video game viewpoint that places the camera at the player's character's eyes, used in shooters, simulators and VR; explains mechanics, history, strengths, limits, and common subg…

Flashback (narrative technique) Flashback A narrative device that interrupts chronological flow to show earlier events; used in literature, film and TV for character, plot and thematic development. Also a colloquial term f…

Fleetwood Weekly News A Wednesday weekly newspaper serving Fleetwood and North Fylde in Lancashire, England, focused on local news, sport, community events, business and civic coverage.

Fox Sports Digital Media Digital division of Fox Sports Media Group that develops and operates Fox Sports' websites, apps, streaming services, data products and interactive fan experiences in the United St…

Frame rate (frames per second) Frame rate Number of still images shown per second in film, video and games. Frame rate influences perceived motion, smoothness and compatibility with display refresh rates; common values inc…

Fred Figglehorn — YouTube character by Lucas Cruikshank Fred Figglehorn Fred Figglehorn is a fictional hyperactive child created by Lucas Cruikshank for YouTube. The character launched a viral channel, TV episodes, feature films, albums and a range of…

Fred Jones (Scooby-Doo) Fictional leader of Mystery Inc., known for his blond hair, orange ascot, trap-making and steady leadership in the Scooby-Doo franchise across animation, film, and comics.

Fresh Air (American radio interview program) Fresh Air Fresh Air is an American hour‑long interview show produced by WHYY in Philadelphia and hosted by Terry Gross. It airs on NPR member stations and is widely distributed as a podcast.

Furia Musical (Mexican music magazine) Furia Musical Furia Musical was a bilingual Mexican music magazine and media brand covering regional Mexican genres, published by Editorial Televisa and known for the televised Premios Furia Mus…

Game Boy Advance Video: Portable cartridge format for TV programs Game Boy Advance Video Game Boy Advance Video cartridges stored compressed television programs to play on Game Boy Advance hardware. They balanced short run time and reduced image quality for handheld pl…

GamePro — American video game magazine and website GamePro Comprehensive overview of GamePro, the long-running American video game magazine and online brand: format, history, editorial approach, platform coverage, decline and legacy.

GameSpot Long-running video game website founded in June 1996 that publishes news, reviews, videos, and community content covering console, PC, and mobile gaming.

Gawker Media: American online media and blog network Gawker Media Overview of Gawker Media: origins, properties, editorial style, major controversies and its influence on online journalism and media business models.

GMA Network GMA Network is a major Philippine media company based in Quezon City, operating television, radio and digital platforms; known for news, entertainment, regional reach and internati…

Going the Distance Phrase and title used to describe endurance or completion of a task; appears in sports commentary, everyday language, and as a title in film and music.

Gonzo: cultural term spanning journalism, entertainment, and media Gonzo Gonzo denotes a subjective, immersive style of journalism and a wider cultural label used for characters, studios, media genres, and works inspired by that approach.

Goofy (Disney character) Goofy Goofy is a tall, good-natured, clumsy anthropomorphic dog created by Disney in the early 20th century. Friend of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, he appears in shorts, comics, TV seri…

GQ (Gentlemen's Quarterly) GQ GQ is a monthly men's magazine that covers fashion, style and contemporary men's culture, including features on food, film, fitness, music, travel, technology and books.

Gramophone (magazine) Gramophone is a long-running British monthly magazine devoted to classical music and recorded performance, known for reviews, features and the annual Gramophone Awards.

Gramophone record (vinyl): design, history, formats and modern use Gramophone record An overview of the gramophone record: physical design, common formats, historical development from cylinders to vinyl LPs, playback and preservation, and the medium's cultural and…

Gravity Falls Animated mystery-comedy about twins Dipper and Mabel Pines spending a summer with their great-uncle in a strange Pacific Northwest town filled with supernatural secrets and cryptic…

Gringo Gazette An English-language biweekly newspaper founded in 2001 for American expatriates in Baja California and Baja California Sur, covering local news, community events, classifieds and p…

Growth medium (culture medium): purpose, types, and preparation Growth medium A growth medium supplies nutrients and conditions for microorganisms, cells, or small plants to grow. Covers components, major types, history, uses, preparation, and practical dist…

Grumpy Old Men A phrase and cultural archetype referring to cantankerous older men, and titles of popular comedies and television series that explore aging, nostalgia, and generational complaint.

Gumby (clay animation character) Gumby Gumby is a pliable green clay figure created by Art Clokey. Star of a long-running stop-motion TV series and a 1990s feature film, Gumby became a recognizable pop-culture icon with…

Hack and Slash (gameplay genre) Hack and slash A gameplay style centered on direct combat, especially melee action and loot-driven progression, with roots in tabletop RPGs and wide use across arcade, console, online and role-pl…

Halo 3 Halo 3 is a 2007 first-person shooter developed by Bungie for Xbox 360 that concludes the original Halo trilogy, notable for its campaign, online multiplayer, Forge map editing and…

Hana to Yume — Japanese semi-monthly shōjo manga magazine Hana to Yume Hana to Yume is a semi-monthly Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Hakusensha, issued on the 5th and 20th. Nicknamed HanaYume, it serializes manga aimed primarily at young f…

Harem (anime and manga genre) Harem (genre) A descriptive overview of the harem genre in anime and manga: structure, common tropes, historical origin of the term, variations (including reverse harem), examples, and critical…

Harper's Magazine Harper's Magazine is a long-established American monthly covering literature, politics, culture, finance, and the arts. Founded in June 1850, it is noted for long-form journalism,…

Hartford Courant — Connecticut's Longest-Running Newspaper Hartford Courant Daily newspaper founded in 1764 and based in Hartford, Connecticut. Known for continuous publication since the 18th century, it covers state and regional news, culture, opinion and…

HCJB — Heralding Christ Jesus' Blessings, Quito-based Christian shortwave broadcaster HCJB HCJB is a Christian shortwave radio station founded in the early 20th century in Quito, Ecuador. It broadcasts religious programming worldwide and has expanded into television, sat…

Head writer A head writer leads a show's writing staff, shaping story arcs, supervising scripts, and coordinating with production across TV, radio, and other scripted formats.

Headline (news and media) Headline A headline is the prominent text that introduces an article, summarizing its content and drawing reader attention; used across journalism, advertising, and digital publishing to co…

Health bar (video games): purpose, forms, and design Health bar (video games) Overview of health bars in video games: what they show, common visual forms, historical development, gameplay effects, and design trade-offs including regenerating vs fixed systems…

Helsingin Sanomat — Finland’s leading daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat Helsingin Sanomat (Hesari) is Finland’s largest subscription newspaper, published in Helsinki and owned by the Sanoma group; it appears in print and online and is a major Nordic ne…

Herald Sun (Melbourne morning tabloid) Herald Sun Melbourne-based morning tabloid published by The Herald and Weekly Times (News Corporation), known for broad local coverage, strong sports reporting and a large metropolitan reader…

Hermione Granger — fictional character from the Harry Potter series Hermione Granger Hermione Granger is a central character in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series: a brilliant, principled witch whose intelligence, activism, and loyalty shape events across the novel…

Heroes of Newerth — overview, gameplay, history and legacy Heroes of Newerth Heroes of Newerth (HoN) is a multiplayer online battle arena by S2 Games, inspired by Defense of the Ancients. This article explains its mechanics, hero types, development, platfor…

Hessischer Rundfunk (HR): Public broadcaster of Hesse Hessischer Rundfunk Hessischer Rundfunk (HR) is the public broadcaster for the German state of Hesse, producing regional television, multiple radio services and contributing to the national ARD networ…

Hindustan Times — Indian English-language daily newspaper Hindustan Times Hindustan Times is a major English-language Indian daily founded in 1924. Published by HT Media, it issues multiple city editions and offers print and digital coverage with a broad…

Hoax An intentional deception presented as truth; covers types, methods, history, detection, social effects, and how hoaxes differ from satire or error.