musical elitism 

A trend in the musical world that has been gaining in both popularity and strength in the past few years. That is not to say that it has not been present in past decades, but with the advent of the Internet and the anonymity it provides, many have come out of the woodwork to voice their opinions.

Musical elitism, simply put, is the valuing of one's own musical tastes as the standard by which all music should be made, or the standard that all others should use to choose what music they listen to. Musical elitists will oftentimes use one of the following words in their tirades against their target band: shitty, sucks, lame, terrible, or any other standard derogatory terms. Musical elitism also comes bundled with musical stereotypes, i.e., all people who listen to Linkin Park are wangsty teens, all people who listen to Evanescence are goths, all people who listen to Avril Lavigne are posers, and so on.

Disliking a band for whatever reason does not automatically make you a musical elitist; the tag comes when one begins to put their standard against others and demand that they give up their "inferior" music for much more "sophisticated" tastes.

Everyone is free to enjoy whatever music they like, from Britney Spears to Nirvana to Tool to whatever underground band you may enjoy. People's tastes will differ endlessly and said tastes ought to be respected, whether or not you like the band they enjoy. Everyone is also free to criticize any band they wish, but when one begins to demean people for what they listen to, their integrity suffers, while their standing with other elitists rises.

1: WTF? Why do you listen to shitty bands like Slipknot?
2: Maybe because I enjoy listening to it?
1: That makes no sense. You are an idiot.

musical elitism by KiwiKittyBoy July 20, 2008

elitism 

The belief that one's social group is superior to another group. elitist

elitism by Toshimarise September 7, 2003

music elitism 

A general disdain and hatred for any and all music other than whatever is is the music elitist listens to.

Usually practiced by, but not limited to, scenesters. Although there are many examples. Everybody knows at least one.

1)
A: Dude, have you heard the new Metallica single?

B: They suck, everyone knows that Thrice is the only good band ever

A: Orly?

2)
A: This music is crap!

B: Whatever, man. What do you listen to?

A: I only listen to hip hop. Everything else is crap.

B: That's total music elitism. Jerk.

music elitism by awesomeguy13 January 16, 2010

Classic Rock Elitism 

Noun: A disease which causes ordinary people to become asshats who only listen to classic rock and claim it is the only good music ever made. A common factor of this disease is the individual being very unknowing about music and just listening to AC/DC and Queen. Commonly found in 12 year old boys on Youtube comment chains and in middle aged men. Can only be cured through maturity and respect for the opinions of others.

12 year old victim with Classic Rock Elitism "ZOMG modern music sux i love Ac/dC so much, and Im only 12."
Middle Aged victim (usually delusional and wrong)with Classic Rock Elitism: "I used to listen to classic rock artists like Nirvana and The Beastie Boys. Stupid kids and your Lady Gaga."

Classic Rock Elitism by Nicoma May 27, 2013

Elenism 

It’s a new religion, which is based on “elene’s middle finger”. elenism started in her school when she showed middle finger.

🛐🛐elenism🛐🛐

Elenism by Elenism January 26, 2021

Elitism 

Elitism is the feeling or notion that oneself or their group- along with the accompanying ideals and standards- are better than another person's or group's. Contrary to most of the ill-informed definitions given on UD, Elitism is NOT a trait found only in the weak-minded, or those incapable of formulating their own views. It actually is very common to find Elitism in fields such as Physics and other science, since not all scientists conform to the same theories. While it may inhibit progress in some instances, it does keep a rough accepted norm for what is logical to believe.

When Quantum Mechanics was first proposed, many Physicists refused to accept that it could be correct, which is an example of sensible Elitism, as no theory in Physics had ever claimed anything like it.

The U.S. Government houses extreme amounts of Elitism, none of which is productive to the country.

Elitism by Lord Inglip August 23, 2011

elitism 

A state of delusion in which one (The elitist) believes oneself - and a small group with whom one assosciates - to be less incompetent or more useful than the rest of society.

American societal structure has gained an even greater degree of elitism than high school.

elitism by Der Capitan September 7, 2003