flak catcher
flak catcher · flak catchers
A person whose job is to conduct public relations by shielding a more prominent person…A person whose job is to conduct public relations by shielding a more prominent person by intercepting and deflecting complaints and criticism.
Meaning
1 sensesA person whose job is to conduct public relations by shielding a more prominent person by intercepting and deflecting complaints and criticism.
More definitions
- a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
Origin
Coined by American author and journalist Tom Wolfe in his 1970 book Radical Chic & Mau-MauCoined by American author and journalist Tom Wolfe in his 1970 book Radical Chic & Mau-Mauing the Flak Catchers, from flak, meaning "criticism".
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