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tick-tock

tick-tock
 n.Gloss: A chronological recounting of events. «In the convention of the recovery narrative, readers will want to scan past the tick-tock, looking for the yucky part so that they can feel better about themselves.» —“Me and My Girls” by David Carr New York Times July 20, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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