Snoo is the mascot of Reddit and I fucking hate it.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on the mascot itself. Snoo is an adorable plump alien that gives off cute teletubby vibes... and thats exactly what I have a problem with.
It's quite ironic to use such a "happy-go-lucky" alien when the majority of its userbase consists of pricks and obstinate assholes that fully negates the welcoming charismatic vibe that Reddit attempts to portray. While toxicity exists on all platforms, the way reddit is engineered just promotes dissent. You feel as if youre defending for your life with everything you say (and I know many feel this way too). And if the thread isn't toxic, it's just way too sober.
There are mascots that do justice to its platform. The cute yak of Yik Yak (now defunct) aligns perfectly with the cute vibe of the platform. Twitter is toxic AF, but the neutral depiction of the bluebird still fits. The cheerful depiction of Snoo, at least in the Reddit app, doesn't fit at all with its sober bittersweet environment.
Also, Reddit seems to capture a large demographic of late 20s-30s people. Idk about you, but Snoo seems to be more fitting towards Gen Z. With the exception of r/memes or r/teens, reddit really isn't the place for kids/teens so Reddit's depiction of Snoo just isnt holding up IMHO.
Only those that have 1) barely used Reddit, 2) only dwell in specific hobby communities, or 3) only visit cheerful, wholesome and kid-friendly subreddits will find Snoo to be fitting.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not hating on the mascot itself. Snoo is an adorable plump alien that gives off cute teletubby vibes... and thats exactly what I have a problem with.
It's quite ironic to use such a "happy-go-lucky" alien when the majority of its userbase consists of pricks and obstinate assholes that fully negates the welcoming charismatic vibe that Reddit attempts to portray. While toxicity exists on all platforms, the way reddit is engineered just promotes dissent. You feel as if youre defending for your life with everything you say (and I know many feel this way too). And if the thread isn't toxic, it's just way too sober.
There are mascots that do justice to its platform. The cute yak of Yik Yak (now defunct) aligns perfectly with the cute vibe of the platform. Twitter is toxic AF, but the neutral depiction of the bluebird still fits. The cheerful depiction of Snoo, at least in the Reddit app, doesn't fit at all with its sober bittersweet environment.
Also, Reddit seems to capture a large demographic of late 20s-30s people. Idk about you, but Snoo seems to be more fitting towards Gen Z. With the exception of r/memes or r/teens, reddit really isn't the place for kids/teens so Reddit's depiction of Snoo just isnt holding up IMHO.
Only those that have 1) barely used Reddit, 2) only dwell in specific hobby communities, or 3) only visit cheerful, wholesome and kid-friendly subreddits will find Snoo to be fitting.
Someone: Haha I love the Reddit alien snoo
Me: 🤮🤮🤮
Someone: ?
Me: *cue joker meme* You wouldn't understand....
Me: 🤮🤮🤮
Someone: ?
Me: *cue joker meme* You wouldn't understand....
by Mary Mary Quite The Contrarian September 3, 2021
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A delectable dish consisting of old socks and moldy cheese. Often enjoyed with a cup of strong tea, and a loaded hand gun.
by Prince.oftheuniverse August 12, 2023
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by SkeeSuz November 25, 2009
Get the snoob mug.by Anonymous July 27, 2003
Get the snollygoster mug.All-male schooling that costs a lot leads to this unfrotunate condition. Boys survive the experience by becoming aggressive pricks or defensive and slightly sorry-looking nerds who can't get the girls. The first kind play rugby and squash and become city finance wankers, the second play cricket and become civil servants (with memories of the empire). Both characterised by juvenile sense of humour throughout adult life. Not always posh. However lack of interaction with those in the real world until 18 years means they're very snobby and on most issues think themselves better than others, who they sometimes deign to pity - particularly
around 'culture' and how to speak 'correctly.' They involuntarily bristle at those that say "wa-er" (water) and "somefink" and condole themselves that these lesser being had the misfortune to be badly educated. Nevertheless, they're are those that think themselves cool; either listen to hip-hop and wear skate gear, or wear surf-gear and travel on their gap-year to Goa. On daddy's credit card. Or that rather large inheritance they came into. Wouldn't stand a chance in the
inner-city.
around 'culture' and how to speak 'correctly.' They involuntarily bristle at those that say "wa-er" (water) and "somefink" and condole themselves that these lesser being had the misfortune to be badly educated. Nevertheless, they're are those that think themselves cool; either listen to hip-hop and wear skate gear, or wear surf-gear and travel on their gap-year to Goa. On daddy's credit card. Or that rather large inheritance they came into. Wouldn't stand a chance in the
inner-city.
He's acting like he's SO street/working class, but he went to a £20, 000 a year school. What a public school twat.
by state-school reject October 18, 2004
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2. the effects of having sucky classes that make you stupider or dumber..
3. slang for school/skool... but not in a positive way... (you never say it like your excited to be there or even desiring to be there...)
2. the effects of having sucky classes that make you stupider or dumber..
3. slang for school/skool... but not in a positive way... (you never say it like your excited to be there or even desiring to be there...)
by K_U October 27, 2008
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