Gonzo journalism is a style of journalism that is written without claims of objectivity, often including the reporter as part of the story using a first-person narrative. The word "gonzo" is believed to have been first used in 1970 to describe an article about the Kentucky Derby by Hunter S. Thompson, who popularised the style. It is an energetic first-person participatory writing style in which the author is a protagonist, and it draws its power from a combination of social critique and self-satire. Use of sarcasm, humour, exaggeration and profanity is common.
Gonzo journalism involves an approach to accuracy that concerns the reporting of personal experiences and emotions in contrast to traditional journalism, which favours a detached style. Where personal experience is not an option, I focus on topics that I am passionate about rather than mirroring mainstream media and carry out robust due diligence to ensure that any facts, figures or quotes I cite are authenticated and verifiable.
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