‘Intelligence porn’: FBI director’s new nickname for WikiLeaks
FBI Director James Comey aided the evolution of the English language for better or worse when he coined the phrase “intelligence porn.” Netizens have been left baffled by the phrase; Can he use it in a sentence please?
Speaking at a hearing on FBI oversight Wednesday, Comey described WikiLeaks as crossing “a line when it moves from being about trying to educate a public, and instead just becomes about intelligence porn.”
A quick search of Urban Dictionary revealed what we all expected, that James Comey is to “intelligence porn” what Kim Kardashian is to “selfie,” a champion of a new phrase in the English language.
Comey coins a new one: "intelligence porn" re Wikileaks' info dumps. #ComeyTestimony#ComeyHearing
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) May 3, 2017
"Intelligence porn" ....and with that, Comey just introduced a new phrase to the American lexicon.
— Caroline O. (@RVAwonk) May 3, 2017
The exact meaning of the phrase has left some Twitter users confused, wishing Comey had elaborated more on it’s everyday use. “So if… WikiLeaks is "intelligence porn," then what would that make republicans who drooled all over it during election?” one user asked.
If @Wikileaks is "intelligence porn" does that mean the FBI, CIA & NSA are having their 'backdoor' penetrated by Julian Ass-Angel?
— Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) May 3, 2017
C(())mey? https://t.co/YnHgwaHuvT
So if according to Comey, WikiLeaks is "intelligence porn," then what would that make republicans who drooled all over it during election?
— ❄️ Dr. A ❄️ (@AAPsyc) May 3, 2017
WikiLeaks publishes uncensored US govt documents. If what publishes is "intelligence porn," then by Comey's logic US agencies produce porn.
— Kevin Gosztola (@kgosztola) May 3, 2017
Definition of "intelligence porn" per Comey: leaking classified info with the sole goal of damaging the U.S. As distinct from journalism.
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) May 3, 2017
#intelligenceporn is also like real porn in that you'll fast forward to the action because you don't care about context.
— Mo Fei Chen🤼♀️ (@DynaMoChen) May 3, 2017
Wait...are the Anthony Weiner pics "intelligence porn", or just porn? Or both? #Pornception
— Ashley (@AshSweens) May 3, 2017
"intelligence porn" refering to Wikileaks'
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) May 3, 2017
Comey added that “WikiLeaks is an important focus of our attention” but did not confirm if charges are pending against its editor, Julian Assange.
Tell us what you think. Will you be working “intelligence porn” into your daily dialect?
