media scrum

[ mee-dee-uh skruhm ]

noun

1. a chaotic attempt by a swarm of reporters to interview or photograph a celebrity, athlete, politician, etc.:

   The model faced a media scrum as she emerged from the taxi.

Word History and Origins

Origin of media scrum¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The media scrum was so massive, reporters essentially had to wait in line to interview the Paulites in attendance.

From The Daily Beast

A member of the original Get-Condit media scrum ponders her mea culpa.

From The Daily Beast

Lisa DePaulo, a member of the original Get-Condit media scrum, ponders her mea culpa.

From The Daily Beast