Editorial Standards

The Breaking Viral Blog is satire written for entertainment. These are the standards we hold ourselves to, which are not the standards of a newsroom.

What we publish

Every story on this site is satire or comedy, even when it is written in the style of a news report. We do not fact-check stories for accuracy, because accuracy is not the goal. Please do not cite us.

Labelling

The site-wide disclaimer at the bottom of every page applies to every story. Stories may also carry a closing note explaining what was made up.

Real people and companies

When a story mentions a real person, company or event, the claims made about them are invented for comic effect unless clearly marked otherwise. We aim to punch at ideas and trends, not to mislead anyone about real people.

No advice

Nothing here is legal, medical, financial or scientific advice. Health and tech stories are jokes, not guidance.

Independence

We accept no payment for editorial coverage. Advertising or sponsored content, when present, is labelled. Affiliate links, when used, are disclosed.

AI disclosure

Some stories are drafted with the help of generative AI tools and edited before publishing.

Complaints and takedowns

If a story crosses a line, or someone could reasonably mistake it for real news, tell us through the contact page and we will review it. See the corrections page and how we write for more.