Why is the show catfish called catfish?

Catfish the movie was followed by an MTV reality show of the same name, and, in the wake of this week’s revelations about Notre Dame footballer Manti Te’o, the term “catfish” has gone mainstream. read more

Catfish: The TV Show is an American reality-based documentary television series airing on MTV about the truths and lies of online dating. The series is based on the 2010 film Catfish and is co-hosted by Nev Schulman and Max Joseph. It premiered on November 12, 2012. The show has been renewed for season 7, which premiered on January 3, 2018. read more

Eventually, the fishermen discovered that putting catfish in the tanks with the cod kept them active. They felt that people like those who pretend to be others on the internet to lure people are catfish, who keep other people active in life. read more