Gossip column fodder refers to the information that is used to create gossip columns in newspapers and magazines. This information typically consists of DIRT, ITEMS, and ITEM. DIRT is any information that is considered scandalous or embarrassing, while ITEMS are facts or stories that are interesting or newsworthy. ITEM is a single piece of information that can be used to create a story. All of these elements combined make up the content of gossip columns.