"Neckbeard" is a pejorative term and stereotype for an adult man or teenage boy who exhibits characteristics such as social awkwardness, underachievement, pretentiousness, laziness and poor personal hygiene and overall self-care.[1] The term is derived from the neck beard style of facial hair stereotypically associated with young men of more introverted dispositions,[citation needed] who may neglect social facial grooming and identify with nerd, gamer, or geek subcultures.[2] The term has also been associated with anti-feminist internet users.[3]
Examples
edit- Some regard Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons as a neckbeard due to his appearance, pretentiousness, and love for comic books.[2]
- Some regard the character Plague in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as a neckbeard.[2] The titular protagonist also shares some traits associated with the stereotype.
- In South Park's "Make Love, Not Warcraft" episode, there is a neckbeard named Jenkins who spends all of his time playing the online role-playing game World of Warcraft.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Wilcon, Daniel (December 10, 2016). "A Thoughtful, Critical Analysis: Am I a Neckbeard?". Study Breaks. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
- ^ a b c d Rosewarne, Lauren (February 11, 2016). "How neckbeards have become a screen stereotype". The University of Melbourne. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Rensin, Emmett (February 5, 2015). "The internet is full of men who hate feminism. Here's what they're like in person". Vox. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
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