Graphic news designation
You're referring to the graphic news designation that is often used to warn readers about the content of a news article. This designation is typically used to indicate that the article contains graphic or disturbing images, descriptions, or details that may be upsetting or offensive to some readers.
The most common graphic news designations are:
- Graphic: This is the most common designation used to warn readers about graphic content, such as violent or disturbing images, descriptions, or details.
- Disturbing: This designation is used to indicate that the article contains content that may be disturbing or upsetting to some readers, but may not necessarily be graphic in nature.
- Graphic and disturbing: This designation is used to indicate that the article contains both graphic and disturbing content.
- Warning: Graphic content: This designation is used to warn readers about the presence of graphic content in the article, often accompanied by a brief description of what the content entails.
- Trigger warning: This designation is used to warn readers about content that may trigger strong emotions, such as PTSD or anxiety, in some individuals.
These designations are often used in news articles, especially those that cover topics such as crime, accidents, or disasters, where the content may be disturbing or graphic in nature.