average Joe
An average joe is a symbolization of an average American person (generally male). The term was used mainly in the late 90s - early 2000s, when the majority of America's population consisted of middle class citizens. Usually falls under the following traits: considered not to be dumb nor smart, follows any kind of sports (and also drinks heavily when their favourite team is not doing well), works five or six days a week (usually as a white collar worker), and comes home every night to sit on their sofas and watch TV.
Teacher: What do you want to be when you grow up, children?
Stupid child: Mommy said I could be anything, so I want to be a billionaire!
Asian: I want to be a doctor (because my parents are going to kill me if I dont!).
Child of American heritage: I want to be an average Joe.
Stupid child: Mommy said I could be anything, so I want to be a billionaire!
Asian: I want to be a doctor (because my parents are going to kill me if I dont!).
Child of American heritage: I want to be an average Joe.
average Joe by gimme the money August 29, 2016
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