Neckbeard (slang)
"Neckbeard" is a pejorative term and stereotype for adult and teenage men who exhibit characteristics such as social awkwardness, underachievement or pretentiousness.[1] The term is associated with the currently (2010–present) unfashionable facial hair style known as a neck beard, and by extension, to a stereotype of overweight, unkempt internet users, and overlaps with the nerd, gamer, and geek subcultures.[2]
In popular culture
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- Some regard Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons as a neckbeard due to his appearance and love for comic books.[2]
- Some regard the character Plague in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as a neckbeard.[2]
- In South Park's "Make Love, Not Warcraft" episode there is a neckbeard named Jenkins who spends all of his time playing World of Warcraft.[2]
References
- ^ Wilcon, Daniel (10 December 2016). "A Thoughtful, Critical Analysis: Am I a Neckbeard?". Study Breaks. Retrieved 2017-04-19.
- ^ a b c d Rosewarne, Lauren (11 February 2016). "How neckbeards have become a screen stereotype". The University of Melbourne. Retrieved 16 July 2021.