kookrelated

Kookrelated is a term used in online discussions to categorize content that centers on individuals or behaviors deemed kooky—in other words, showy, irrational, or credulously promotional. The word builds on kook, a piece of surfing slang used to describe a novice or poseur, and extends it to a broader range of online behavior and discourse.

Origins and usage: Kookrelated functions as an adjective, noun, or tag intended to signal that a post, video, meme, or discussion concerns kookish behavior rather than substantiated information. It appears in forums, comment threads, and wiki-like knowledge bases where users tag or categorize material related to controversial claims, grandiose self-promotion, or conspicuously dubious expertise, rather than to verifiable facts.

Context and scope: The term is informal and highly subjective, often reflecting the moderator's or author's perspective. It is typically used to critique or highlight patterns such as sensationalism, misinformation, or performative expertise. Because it can be pejorative, some communities prefer neutral descriptors or direct, specific language to describe the content rather than labeling people as kook-related.

See also: kook, internet slang, misinformation tagging.