Shock Jock

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf radio host
media term
gptkbp:characteristic controversial opinions
offensive humor
provocative content
gptkbp:defines A radio broadcaster or host who uses humor, controversy, or offensive content to entertain and attract listeners.
gptkbp:goal generate publicity
increase ratings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shock Jock
gptkbp:medium gptkb:radio_station
podcast
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:Don_Imus
gptkb:Howard_Stern
gptkb:Opie_and_Anthony
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:popularizedBy 1980s
gptkbp:relatedTo talk radio
free speech debates
FCC fines
taboo topics
morning radio shows
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tim_Ferguson
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5