Paparazzi: The Buzzing Insect Behind the NameHow a 1960 film defined celebrity culture

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Iconic Names Explained

The word "paparazzi" was never meant to be a neutral job title. Federico Fellini coined the term in La Dolce Vita to mimic the annoying sound of a buzzing insect. This deliberate choice permanently shaped the hostile dynamic between famous figures and the press as a swarming collective.