A Mainstream Menace is someone who out trounces his more talented fellows and still ensures that what we consider mainstream is rather subjective.
Akiyuki Shinbo has become a long term Mainstream Menace by having redefined both anime and Japanese meme culture from the 1980s to the 2020s, partly thanks to his wildly excessive use of Wakame Shadows from early in his career.
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The Mainstreamisation of anime into American popular culture was a gradual one which only grew stronger by the mid 2000s and beyond.
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A Nigerian slang phrase popularized by American artist and creator DDG. A variation of the Nigerian term “maintain,” (meaning to stay composed or carry yourself properly) blended with “calm down.”
All meaning to compose yourself, relax, stay cool, and keep your demeanor in check—especially in situations where emotions, ego, or reactions could escalate
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Often said as advice or a warning to someone who is doing too much, getting too excited, angry, or losing composure.
All meaning to compose yourself, relax, stay cool, and keep your demeanor in check—especially in situations where emotions, ego, or reactions could escalate
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Often said as advice or a warning to someone who is doing too much, getting too excited, angry, or losing composure.
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Get the Maintain down mug.A Nigerian slang phrase popularized by American artist and creator DDG. A variation of the Nigerian term “maintain,” (meaning to stay composed or carry yourself properly), blended with another Nigerian slang “calm down.”
All coming together to mean compose yourself, relax, stay cool, and keep your demeanor in check—especially in situations where emotions, ego, or reactions could escalate.
Usage:
Often said as advice or a warning to someone who is doing too much, getting too excited, angry, or losing composure.
All coming together to mean compose yourself, relax, stay cool, and keep your demeanor in check—especially in situations where emotions, ego, or reactions could escalate.
Usage:
Often said as advice or a warning to someone who is doing too much, getting too excited, angry, or losing composure.
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