Reporter Squashing Tactics

Advanced Techniques for Discrediting Your Sources

Warning: The following methods are not for the faint of heart. Use them at your own risk.

Method 1: The Classic "I Was Misquoted" Defense

When faced with an inconvenient truth, simply claim that you were misquoted by your source.

Method 2: The Art of Gaslighting

Make your source question your own sanity by casting doubt on their own memory or perception.

Method 3: The Classic "I Have a Source That Says Otherwise" Excuse

Frequently cite an anonymous source that contradicts your accuser, even if it's just a friend of a friend.

Method 4: The "I Was Just Kidding" Gambit

When confronted with evidence, claim that your original statement was just a joke and you didn't mean it literally.