 The popular media have played a critical role in informing the public about antibiotic resistance which has been a health concern for over seven decades. However, the media's portrayal at this issue has often been inaccurate or misleading, leading to a lack of understanding among the general population. This has resulted in a gradual increase in the number of relevant articles about resistance, but still fewer than other topics with similar mortality rates. These articles have tended to be filled with threatening language, such as superbug, and have focused on blaming inappropriate antibiotic use, primarily in animals, rather than on appropriate uses of antibiotics. Furthermore, governmental agencies responsible for determining antibiotic usage policies have rarely been mentioned in these articles. In order to better inform the public about antibiotic resistance, the media should strive to increase their coverage of the topic, avoid fear mongering, and convey the multiple uses of antibiotics that can lead to resistance.