Goodbadover
Goodbadover is a neologism used in online discourse and media criticism to describe a rhetorical technique that presents a negative situation or attribute in a positive light by emphasizing downstream benefits or reframing outcomes. The term combines elements of “good,” “bad,” and “over,” signaling a shift in framing from adverse or neutral into a more favorable interpretation.
The concept emerged in discussions about framing and spin in contemporary communication, particularly in social media
Goodbadover operates through several mechanisms, including selective attribution (highlighting only the positive consequences), reframing (changing how
Critics argue that goodbadover can obscure accountability, distort risk assessment, and mislead audiences by presenting an
Framing, spin, rhetoric, positive psychology, accountability in communication.