When you feel intimidated and irked either due to a lack of knowledge in trendy pop cultural/meme references, or from the fact that you probably have no interest in them. Usually happens when you're out with a new group of peers, and they be saying some memey phrase or sharing some pop cultural fad and you have no idea what it is or what it means (nor do you care). Likewise, this is also very commonly experienced on the internet, most notably in the YouTube comment section.
1) Jimmy felt very pop culturally intimidated by his girlfriend once he found out that she knew more pop cultural references than him.
2) Matt joined his new group of female peers to work on a course-related project. While he didn't have trouble socializing with them, he felt extremely pop-culturally intimidated by the odd memey phrases that their peers were tossing around and giggling about. Then, they started sharing pictures of Korean guys and went on talking about their favorite kpop star. "Stop. Please...", he wished to tell them.
2) Matt joined his new group of female peers to work on a course-related project. While he didn't have trouble socializing with them, he felt extremely pop-culturally intimidated by the odd memey phrases that their peers were tossing around and giggling about. Then, they started sharing pictures of Korean guys and went on talking about their favorite kpop star. "Stop. Please...", he wished to tell them.
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian October 20, 2019
When a person is out of the loop or not up to date on pop culture, and your attempts to explain them just confuse them even more.
Guy #1: did you see that paris hilton sex tape?
Guy #2: someone made a sex tape at the hilton in paris?
Guy #1: you don't know paris hilton? geez pop culture shock
Guy #2: someone made a sex tape at the hilton in paris?
Guy #1: you don't know paris hilton? geez pop culture shock
by parishiltonisaperson May 5, 2010
A person who is especially unaware of various pop culture references and who has not seen or even heard of various popular music, movies, books, etc.
Jennifer is "Pop Culturally Retarded" because she has never seen or even heard of the movie Old School.
by The Karcich June 9, 2010
A system of exchanging pop culture. You agree to watch or listen or read something such as a movie, tv show, or book and in exchange a friend will have to do the same.
I will watch Blades of Glory if you listen to The Bealtes.
I see we are pop culture bargaining...interesting.
I see we are pop culture bargaining...interesting.
by iapprovethismessage November 26, 2010
An expression used by a person to claim they know little to nothing about popular/modern day movies, music, celebrities, gossip, news, current events and ect.
by Pat.V April 15, 2011
A term coined by Kush Boys Worldwide that describes a diverse demographic composed of creative, productive, and fun-loving individuals who advocate personal freedom and empowerment, and who like to remain current.
This demographic includes, but is not limited to, members of the cannabis culture and those concerned about protecting the environment.
This demographic includes, but is not limited to, members of the cannabis culture and those concerned about protecting the environment.
by The SFChronic May 19, 2011
Also known as the "Rule of Three Months"
Men who have an interest in any type of Hollywood gossip or juicy celeb scoop are obligated by this law to do the following:
-Buy a People, Us Weekly, or Star magazine once a month and let it sit for three months. Once three months goes by you can read all the juicy gossip to prepare for conversation. (Can be replaced with TMZ's three month old archives or recording an Entertainment Tonight episode and watching in three months)
This is so that a man does not appear too up-to-date on their juicy Hollywood gossip.
Men who have an interest in any type of Hollywood gossip or juicy celeb scoop are obligated by this law to do the following:
-Buy a People, Us Weekly, or Star magazine once a month and let it sit for three months. Once three months goes by you can read all the juicy gossip to prepare for conversation. (Can be replaced with TMZ's three month old archives or recording an Entertainment Tonight episode and watching in three months)
This is so that a man does not appear too up-to-date on their juicy Hollywood gossip.
Group: Hey did you hear about Jessica Simpson?
Man #1: Isn't she dating Tony Romo or something? I saw her at a Cowboys game.
Group: Uhh... that was like months ago! She is dating a new man now!
Notice Man #1's effective use of the "Man Pop-Culture Law"
Man #1: Isn't she dating Tony Romo or something? I saw her at a Cowboys game.
Group: Uhh... that was like months ago! She is dating a new man now!
Notice Man #1's effective use of the "Man Pop-Culture Law"
by DefinitelyNotSketch September 16, 2009