listicle

An article comprised mainly of a list of something annoying.

They are easy for content producers to create or plagiarize, and unlike news content, they remain "relevant" for years. Because they don't take long to read, visitors to the site are more likely to click on another listicle that interests them, generating more traffic. They are also bite-sized and frivolous enough to be shared on social media.

Listicles:
10 romcoms that were based on Greek tragedies
15 shocking things your cat doesn't tell you
The 7 things most commonly found in a celebrity's anus

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