Entertainment stories often begin with a clip, quote, outfit, performance, or public exchange. The viral fragment can be real while the interpretation around it is wrong.
The Wash Cycle looks for the complete interview, original post, episode, release information, representative statement, or reputable report. The article should distinguish what happened from what commenters decided it meant.
Public work and public statements are fair subjects. Private addresses, uninvolved relatives, medical speculation, and harassment are not part of the coverage.
The voice can be playful without turning a person into a target.