Neckbeard (slang)

"Neckbeard" is a pejorative term and stereotype for an adult man or teenage boy who exhibits characteristics such as social awkwardness, underachievement, or pretentiousness.

anti-feminist internet users.^[3]

Examples

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]
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]

References

^ 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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[stud_ATho-1] Wilcon, Daniel (December 10, 2016). "A Thoughtful, Critical Analysis: Am I a Neckbeard?". Study Breaks. Retrieved April 19, 2017.

[pursuit-2] Rosewarne, Lauren (February 11, 2016). "How neckbeards have become a screen stereotype". The University of Melbourne. Retrieved July 16, 2021.

[3] 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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