character appropriation

a writer community slang; the act of stealing someone else oc's signature traits and displaying them as your own oc' original onesm

Can't believe she stole my OC's signature bloodied striped top. That's like, the one unique thing about him. Seriously, what is this character appropriation.

by icysonder January 20, 2024

Cultural appropriation

An excuse to bully somebody for expressing themselves for for liking another culture.

Cultural appropriation is not a real problem. Get a life.

by tigersharktax April 9, 2024

Cultural appropriation

An excuse to bully somebody for liking another culture.

Cultural appropriation is not a real term or a problem. Stop bullying others.

by tigersharktax April 9, 2024

Cultural appropriation

An excuse to bully somebody for expressing themselves.

Cultural appropriation is not a real term or a problem. Stop bullying others.

by tigersharktax April 9, 2024

environmental appropriation

The act of utilizing environmental resources without consideration for their protection.

Person 1: I love the outdoors. I just shipped a new 100% polyester PFAS-treated tent from Japan and I’m going to take it when I go off-roading in my Jeep this weekend.
Person 2: Dude, don’t you think that’s kind of environmental appropriation?
Person 1: But it’s from REI…

by SaveOurselves79 April 15, 2024

pop cultural appropriation

Quoting or using pop culture references without knowing the origin

You: “hey coworker, I need you to resend that report.” Coworker: “ahh, you’re killing me smalls!” You: “oh I love The Sandlot!” Coworker: “What is The Sandlot?” You: That’s the move you just quoted, that’s some next level pop cultural appropriation!

by LuJon August 23, 2019

Sub-cultural appropriation

The adaptation of a sub-culture by non fans/fashionistas.

Example of sub-cultural appropriation:

"Omg Becky, where did you get that trasher shirt I LOVE it."

"I got it at target! It was in the sub-cultural appropriation aisle, next to The Grateful Dead, Nirvana, and Harley Davidson March!"

by Terpthederp September 15, 2020