Can a Japanese speaker tell me what “neta” means, and its usage?

Question

October 18, 2022

I’m interested in understanding the history and usage of the term “neta” in Japanese culture. A brief definition is here http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Transwiki:Neta.

Update:

Thanks for the reply below. Which of your terms would apply to the usage of “neta” as described in this article?

Thanks for the reply below. Which of your terms would apply to the usage of “neta” as described in this article?

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“neta” => ネタ

“article” is the most suitable translation.

sometimes

すしネタ(sushi-neta)　=>　sushi item

下ネタ(shimo-neta)　=>　blue jokes

ジョークのネタ(joku-no-neta)　=>　gag lines

タブロイド紙のネタ(taburoidosi-no-neta)　

=>　tabloid fodder

新聞ネタになる(shinbun-neta-ninaru) => make the news

“troll” (in internet)