A) synonym for Hipster
B) one who makes proclamations that to the lay-person may sound edgy, controversial, new, deep or thought-out, but to anyone with more detailed knowledge, will be instantly dismissed as a load of posturing bullshit.
One of their favoured fallacies when challenged on an absurdity is the courtier's reply - 'you just don't understand/aren't clever enough/aren't in the know'.
They lack social graces and wisdom, and are quick to jump on factual errors to make themselves feel better, as they pride intellectual prowess over good manners, kindness and humour which makes them tiresome company.
They do not believe in intellectual democracy for the betterment of others, but aristocracy to belittle others.
They will insist you read books, watch films and listen to music they've heard of but may not have read, seen or heard themselves, and enjoy dropping names of authors, directors, musicians and other artists that are avante-garde, cult or classical, even if they have no real exposure to their work, most likely having read about them in a paper, magazine or website aimed at the pretentious and po-faced. They are also vulnerable to being 'Sokal'd' in their desperation to look learned and superior.
Most tellingly, the pseudo-intellectual is prickly and insecure around those they might learn from, while a well-adjusted, moderately intelligent person is always keen to learn from those with greater insight and reading.
B) one who makes proclamations that to the lay-person may sound edgy, controversial, new, deep or thought-out, but to anyone with more detailed knowledge, will be instantly dismissed as a load of posturing bullshit.
One of their favoured fallacies when challenged on an absurdity is the courtier's reply - 'you just don't understand/aren't clever enough/aren't in the know'.
They lack social graces and wisdom, and are quick to jump on factual errors to make themselves feel better, as they pride intellectual prowess over good manners, kindness and humour which makes them tiresome company.
They do not believe in intellectual democracy for the betterment of others, but aristocracy to belittle others.
They will insist you read books, watch films and listen to music they've heard of but may not have read, seen or heard themselves, and enjoy dropping names of authors, directors, musicians and other artists that are avante-garde, cult or classical, even if they have no real exposure to their work, most likely having read about them in a paper, magazine or website aimed at the pretentious and po-faced. They are also vulnerable to being 'Sokal'd' in their desperation to look learned and superior.
Most tellingly, the pseudo-intellectual is prickly and insecure around those they might learn from, while a well-adjusted, moderately intelligent person is always keen to learn from those with greater insight and reading.
Pseud'; 'but of course, Ingmar Bergman's films are so camp'.
Sycophants; hahahaha!
Somebody who has seen a Bergman film; 'Utter shite! Name me one and describe how it is 'camp', or consider yourself a pseudo-intellectual'.
Pseud'; i don't have to explain my reasoning to you'.
Sycophants; hahahaha!
Somebody who has seen a Bergman film; 'Utter shite! Name me one and describe how it is 'camp', or consider yourself a pseudo-intellectual'.
Pseud'; i don't have to explain my reasoning to you'.
by Klaatu's Nikto November 29, 2017
Get the Pseudo-intellectualmug. 1)An affectionate UK/Ire/Aus term for a roast potato, or
2)A slightly derogatory but humourous term referring to expansive female genitalia that causes near-catastrophic levels of cognitive dissonance in many empowered educated but hysterical female journalists and feminist bloggers, at once labelling it sad and pathetic but also threatening and dangerous, as they do with the general incel culture.
Poor lambs.
2)A slightly derogatory but humourous term referring to expansive female genitalia that causes near-catastrophic levels of cognitive dissonance in many empowered educated but hysterical female journalists and feminist bloggers, at once labelling it sad and pathetic but also threatening and dangerous, as they do with the general incel culture.
Poor lambs.
Man in English pub: I'll have a couple of lovely roasties to go with that, and some gra...
Feminist/Guardian/Jezebel ; RRRAAAPE!
Feminist/Guardian/Jezebel ; RRRAAAPE!
by Klaatu's Nikto April 04, 2023
Get the Roastiemug. A pale, spectacle wearing, dead-eyed husk of a man with the body of a pre-pubescent boy. Can be be found on Twitter, orbiting obese feminists with daddy issues, defending their honour and proclaiming their feminist credentials , all while succumbing to the Dunning-Kruger effect while waging their online war against differing opinion in the vain belief that Twitter, and by extension themselves, are politically relevant to wider society.
Physically the soyboy resembles two other species of the genus, the neckbeard and incel.despite denying they have anything in common, and are clearly just as resentful towards those they might call 'conseeervative or centrist, while their incel brethren would use the labels Chad or Stacy,; Functioning adults with jobs, sex lives and hobbies other than playing videogames. All three are tainted by a stench of fungus and cheese from poor hygiene, low testosterone and muscle mass, and dead eyes from all of the antidepresssants they're on.
The soy boy's appearance also has another unfortunate effect of getting them confused for kiddyfiddlers, as they share a common look and style.
As a precaution, most parents of young children give these specimens a wide berth.
Physically the soyboy resembles two other species of the genus, the neckbeard and incel.despite denying they have anything in common, and are clearly just as resentful towards those they might call 'conseeervative or centrist, while their incel brethren would use the labels Chad or Stacy,; Functioning adults with jobs, sex lives and hobbies other than playing videogames. All three are tainted by a stench of fungus and cheese from poor hygiene, low testosterone and muscle mass, and dead eyes from all of the antidepresssants they're on.
The soy boy's appearance also has another unfortunate effect of getting them confused for kiddyfiddlers, as they share a common look and style.
As a precaution, most parents of young children give these specimens a wide berth.
Horatio; get that weirdo away from the school gates!
Gulliver; It's difficult to tell if he's a kiddyfiddler or just another greasy soy boy at war with his own existence.
Gulliver; It's difficult to tell if he's a kiddyfiddler or just another greasy soy boy at war with his own existence.
by Klaatu's Nikto June 20, 2020
Get the Soy boymug. People who dont have much of a life or hobbies beyond sitting and watching tge mediocre offerings of Netflix or similar streaming service. They usually place great importance on having caught up with tge latest 'Box sets'.
These people can be from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds but have certain things in common; they are generally liberal or whatever the celebrities think, don't own many books and usually start sentences with 'so'.
Also known as Epsilons .
These people can be from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds but have certain things in common; they are generally liberal or whatever the celebrities think, don't own many books and usually start sentences with 'so'.
Also known as Epsilons .
Moron: 'Ive just rewatched Breaking Bad, Prison Break and catching up on Westworld and The Crown.'
Me: *closing book* 'ahh, you must be one of those Netflix People'.
Me: *closing book* 'ahh, you must be one of those Netflix People'.
by Klaatu's Nikto January 03, 2021
Get the Netflix Peoplemug. Cheap TV shows designed to get vapid, talentless dimwits to embarrass themselves for the pleasure of terminally-stupid, obese unemployed people. The producers who make these shows are expensively educated and nominally intelligent London, NY or LA-based professional drug addicts who never bother watching their own product because they know it's junk, but have become so cynical they're content in propelling their medium into oblivion.
by Klaatu's Nikto December 06, 2017
Get the Reality TVmug.