Pauper Trolls
noun – satirical, cultural-political slang
Definition:
A group or subculture of perpetually disgruntled, economically stagnant individuals—often older, embittered, and clinging to nostalgic political slogans (e.g., "Make America Great Again")—who congregate (virtually or metaphorically) under bridges of misinformation, grievance, and lost relevance. Typically resistant to progress, allergic to nuance, and suspicious of facts, they bemoan modern life while ironically using its tech to spread their discontent.
Origin:
Coined humorously by a grandchild observing certain TV personas, the term gained traction as a biting generational critique—“out of the mouths of babes!”—for those stuck in cultural or economic stasis while blaming everyone but themselves.
Example:
"When Grandpa starts ranting about the 'deep state' from his Facebook bunker again, my little cousin whispers, 'Pauper Troll alert!'"
Related terms:
Grievance goblins, MAGA mopers, Boomers under bridges, Keyboard cavemen, Foxhole dwellers
noun – satirical, cultural-political slang
Definition:
A group or subculture of perpetually disgruntled, economically stagnant individuals—often older, embittered, and clinging to nostalgic political slogans (e.g., "Make America Great Again")—who congregate (virtually or metaphorically) under bridges of misinformation, grievance, and lost relevance. Typically resistant to progress, allergic to nuance, and suspicious of facts, they bemoan modern life while ironically using its tech to spread their discontent.
Origin:
Coined humorously by a grandchild observing certain TV personas, the term gained traction as a biting generational critique—“out of the mouths of babes!”—for those stuck in cultural or economic stasis while blaming everyone but themselves.
Example:
"When Grandpa starts ranting about the 'deep state' from his Facebook bunker again, my little cousin whispers, 'Pauper Troll alert!'"
Related terms:
Grievance goblins, MAGA mopers, Boomers under bridges, Keyboard cavemen, Foxhole dwellers
"When Grandpa starts ranting about the 'deep state' from his Facebook bunker again, my little cousin whispers, 'Pauper Trolls alert!'"
by Pen-Dragon June 21, 2025
Get the Pauper Trollsmug. by MrRektStudios July 6, 2022
Get the Trollingmug. A person who says, acts, or in anyway propagates or initiates a falsehood, intentional hot button, or emotional reaction for the sole purpose of personal enjoyment/satisfaction and/or "humor".
Trollish Person: Hey, dude, I'm sorry but I can't make it to your show tonight. I have band practice.
Normal Person: Really man? That's too bad. I've been working really hard.
After the Show...
Normal Person: Wait, I thought you weren't coming?
Trollish Person: Naw man, tots kidding. I was gonna go the whole time. I just wanted to see your face ha ha ha.
Normal Person:...
Trollish Person: (no longer able to speak.)
Normal Person: Really man? That's too bad. I've been working really hard.
After the Show...
Normal Person: Wait, I thought you weren't coming?
Trollish Person: Naw man, tots kidding. I was gonna go the whole time. I just wanted to see your face ha ha ha.
Normal Person:...
Trollish Person: (no longer able to speak.)
by whitegrillz October 27, 2012
Get the Trollmug. A task troll is someone with a limited understanding of a discussion yet maintains their authority by sending opponents on spurious and pointless tasks in order to evade engagement in the discussion. An aura of superiority can be achieved with little or no substantial credibility. It may "buy time" or lead to one's opponent being exhausted after doing the heavy work.
The task troll wasn't sure how to respond in our debate so he asked me to read five particular academic papers and report back. I doubt he's read even a single paper among thousands that deal with this matter.
by Essar May 15, 2014
Get the task trollmug. by amir masasa April 29, 2010
Get the Scrodome trollmug. A band of brothers brought together through comedy and their love for Monty Python. Funny guys who do comedy videos and prank unsuspecting people in public.
by ActionTrollStudios May 20, 2014
Get the Action Troll Studiosmug. Yo i wouldnt chill at his place , hes a trailer troll.
His dog shits on the floor , yeah i know hes a trailer troll.
His dog shits on the floor , yeah i know hes a trailer troll.
by Sirbones April 6, 2025
Get the Trailer trollmug.