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Mainstreamphobia

I can't be around these normal people, i have mainstreamphobia, they scare me.
by ceelowill August 18, 2008
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mainstream clothes

The common, typical items of clothing especially worn by teenagers. These clothes consist of:

-Superdry
-Hollister
-Abercrombie and Fitch
-Jack Wills
-Mustard Chinos (boys)
-Jeans
-Polo shirts

The average teenager would be seen wearing these.
Person One: Today, whilst in town, I saw 46 Superdry coats and 27 boys wearing those Topman mustard chinos.

Person Two: Urgh, god. Yeah everybody at the minute is wearing stuff like Hollister and Jack Wills. I can't stand all the mainstream clothes!
by thecrazygingerchap June 1, 2011
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Mainstreamhood

when something virtually unheard of or unused becomes heard of and the norm.
relevant, common, known

Twitter is now mainstreamhood b/c of Russell brand
by grip100692 January 29, 2009
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mainstreamer

One who follows current trends. This term is most often applied to one who listens to popular music (played on the radio and MTV), usually with negative connotations.

Many people who refer to themselves as members of the so-called underground believe that mainstreamers are tasteless and brainwashed by popular mass media; if something is well known or popular, it is automatically "lobotomized corporate claptrap". Though this can be true, there are many exceptions. Mainstream music fans, on the other hand, believe that little to no media exposure for a band means that the band sucks. Other people, who like what they like whether it's popular or not, consider both groups to be douchebags for denying themselves potential enjoyment for a goofy image complex that they won't give a crap about when they have to get a job and move out of mom's basement.
1. Haha, that mainstreamer bimbo just said that Britney Spears is one of the world's most talented artists! What a retard.

2. Hey man, I just burned a great Metallica CD... but Metallica is a household name, and you only listen to "underground metal", so you won't like it despite the fact that they'll always blow your little Cannibal Corpse, Opeth, Zao, Killswitch Engage and Lamb of God away. Too bad for you.
by Chernorizets Hrabr September 9, 2006
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mainstreamer

A term created by people who have a need to feel different from everybody else, yet cannot without finding a derogatory term for people who listen to the radio. There is a reason the bands that "mainstreamers" listen to are on the radio, because they appeal to a larger audience. At one time, the bands on the radio were less well known. They weren't just born famous, they worked their way up to being on the radio and successful. What happens when the underground bands that others listen to finally get on the radio? Do they become "mainstreamers" too? Or do they immediately hate the band and move on.
Hey, look at that guy listening to System of a Down, what a mainstreamer.

I know, we are totally different from him. Let's go cut ourselves.
by Anonymous June 18, 2006
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Mainstream

The thing Dan has ruined with all of his status updates.
by fagspacewhale April 18, 2011
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Mainstream

Something that's popular. Sure, it's trendy, sure, it's probably on MTV and popular among people-but, honestly-is it really that much of an issue if I have Lady Gaga on my Ipod? She's in there with Amanda Palmer and Porcelain and the Trams as well-am I indie enough for you?

The lot of you are being really rude. Some mainstream is good, it's not the end of the world, so stop complaining that somebody else likes Rihanna and you like The Decemberists.

Grow up.
Person A: Hey, have you heard the new release from Lady Gaga? It's pretty good. I think I"ll give her a chance!

Person B: Umm..that stuff is forced down our throats by mtv and stuff. You shouldn't listen to that. Here, I got a new album based off of a Pitchfork review, you should try it.

Person A: *listens*
Yeah...no offense dude, but I don't like it.

Person B: *scoffs* You're just another one of the sheeple. A slave to the mainstream. You just have bad taste.
by Polygame January 2, 2011
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