# Competency Porn

competency porn, or competence porn, is a term describing media that portrays competency, qualification, intelligence, and other rigorous, capable qualities. Coined in 2009 by screenwriter John Rogers, it has often been used in coverage regarding television shows like The Pitt and The Diplomat and movies like Apollo 13. == History and definition == The term "competence porn" was defined by John Rogers, the screenwriter of Leverage, in 2009 as "a shorthand way to talk about the very specific kind of satisfaction that we feel when watching folks competently handle complex situations using the kinds of specialized skills and expertise that we can all appreciate." While often used for television shows and movies, it has also been used to refer to YouTube videos and other online content.