This tripped me up too until point 3 in the piece: > If you are wondering whether or not something counts as weird nonfiction, consider its weirdness. Modern m

This tripped me up too until point 3 in the piece: > If you are wondering whether or not something counts as weird nonfiction, consider its weirdness. Modern mockumentaries do not work because there is no uncertainty; the documentary element is used to advance the plot, mug at the camera, key the viewer in. I read this as: non-fiction elements in service of advancing the plot is a strike against. Really, "weird nonfiction" is whatever the author wants it to be. The examples are a total grab bag IMHO.