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War Tourist

War Tourist: A war tourist is typically a middle-aged, middle- or upper-class male from the West a individual who, in a modern-day midlife crisis, seeks excitement beyond ordinary holiday experiences. They venture into conflict zones and war-torn countries for the thrill and unique experiences, often relishing the danger. Sometimes, they even attempt to join local military efforts. This new form of tourism can lead to significant consequences, including legal repercussions, accusations of terrorism, and the risk of being kidnapped, tortured, or even dying. They may return home with souvenirs such as bullets, shrapnel, or even human remains. War tourists prefer these intense experiences over typical holidays and often proudly share their stories and souvenirs.
Lee: Frank, I was watching the news the other day, and there was this bloke who goes to war-torn countries on holiday, just to watch wars. LOL

Frank: Yeah, Bruv, I think that’s the new trend, nowadays? War tourism! These posh blokes get bored with their fancy five-star hotels and decide, why not head into a warzone instead LOL for a bit of a kick

Lee: I reckon Bruv, and then they come back showing off their souvenirs—bullets, shrapnel, pieces of human bones.

Frank: These sick fuckers these war tourists, Bruv

Lee: init bruv LOL
by Jamie Cheese December 9, 2025
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Trauma Tourist

A person who enjoys reliving or seeing other people sharing trauma.
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Tourist

A person or persons who negatively interact with a community, typically a fandom, despite being uneducated in the subject matter. These people usually insert themselves with blanket statements as a mean to justify bad-faith criticism.
A: You're a tourist who hasn't even read the book, so why do you care?
B: That tourist doesn't know what they're talking about.
by whistleblower7278727 March 22, 2025
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Tourist

A person or persons that interact with a community, typically a fandom, despite being uneducated in the subject matter. While not inherently negative, the most common use of the word is as an insult towards outsiders that partake in bad-faith criticism.
A: You're a tourist that hasn't even read the book, so why do you care?
B: That tourist has no idea what he's talking about.
by whistleblower7278727 March 22, 2025
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Craft tourist

Like a Thirsty Explorer only better.
Man that guy drinks IPA and Stouts every where he travels! He’s such a Craft Tourist!
by SlimmyJims November 23, 2021
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Jhalmuri Tourists

The term "Jhalmuri Tourist" refers to tourists who travel on a minimal budget, often using their own vehicles and avoiding expenditures at local restaurants by consuming their own food, typically light snacks such as Jhalmuri. This group isn't defined by a particular race, but by their style of travel and dining.
Hill stations are crowded these days, no thanks to the Jhalmuri tourists, who visit the place, use it's resources, without contributing to its economy.
by Jorebungley June 16, 2024
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rage tourist

someone that gets angry about changes/new releases in a piece of media they never cared about
A :dude the new zelda game has a female lead ! i cant believe nintendo is feminist now
B : you never played a single zelda game ! stop being a rage tourist
by ligmaman223 June 19, 2024
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