[Lio]

Yes indeed. During the 1990s I first became aware of this as a comedy trope.

Loads of TV shows were using these techniques to make the public say all kinds of crazy shit as if they were widely held opinions.

It was funny because back in the 90s it seemed like, well at least to me, that we still trusted journalists and we didn't have social media. So seeing interviews obviously manipulated was funny.

I can also remember Charlie Brooker, the Black Mirror guy, showing the same footage from a set up reality TV show[1].

By just using editing he could show the same event but with very different interpretations.

Instinctively I think we all know that but seeing it done as demonstration is shocking and fascinating.

1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRW1cPGYgoQ