A type of "mob mentality" wherein a large group of people have an unfounded dislike of something (Person, Place, Show, Movie, etc.) That they themselves have not actually consumed for the sole reason that it is the trendy opinion of that specific something. This phenomina is primarily seen on social media.
You've never even seen The Sopranos and you're dumping on it? That's some clown Hype Hating stuff right there.
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Get the Hype Hating mug.Someone who only chases products that are hype at the moment. They only care about what others think of them not about the actual quality or enjoyment of the product itself. Typically low esteem cloud chasers who can't pull hoes.
Man that hype boi doesn't know s*** about sneakers, he is only rocking those because people are currently dick riding them.
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When you believe what is trending and thusly engage in behavior that clearly shows a double standard
"Why do you tell people not to drink the water hwre but you're making kool-aid with it? Your hype-ocrisy' knows no bounds, does it?;
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When an influencer, actor, or actress is cast in a role regardless of whether or not they're right for the role instead based on their trending status.
i.e. Pedro Pascal, Timothy Chalamet, and Zendaya were cast in the majority of blockbuster films in the early 2020s based on their ability to attract audiences and box office revenue regardless of their suitability for the role, or in some instances their talent.
Unlike Type Casting where an actor is reliably cast in a particular role.
i.e. the Action Hero is played by Jason Statham, regardless of the film
When an influencer, actor, or actress is cast in a role regardless of whether or not they're right for the role instead based on their trending status.
i.e. Pedro Pascal, Timothy Chalamet, and Zendaya were cast in the majority of blockbuster films in the early 2020s based on their ability to attract audiences and box office revenue regardless of their suitability for the role, or in some instances their talent.
Unlike Type Casting where an actor is reliably cast in a particular role.
i.e. the Action Hero is played by Jason Statham, regardless of the film
I wish they would put more effort into casting now a days it seems they just want to put the most Instagram, and Tiktok famous people in movies man, it sucks. Hype Casting totally ruins movies, cast people who can actually act!
by FajitaCarnita December 15, 2024
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Get the Hiperbolesencia mug.Describing the tendency of people to overestimate a piece of media that they are very excited about, starting something of a domino chain that ends up “inflating” the media’s perceived quality.
To “adjust for hypeflation” would be to regard recommendations of a piece of media from people who are caught up in hype as if they are slightly less positive than they actually are.
To “adjust for hypeflation” would be to regard recommendations of a piece of media from people who are caught up in hype as if they are slightly less positive than they actually are.
“Dude, I was really disappointed by Chainsaw Man. It didn’t match my expectations at all.”
“That makes sense. It’s a really good story, but you definitely should’ve adjusted for hypeflation when that dude told you it was the best thing ever written.”
“That makes sense. It’s a really good story, but you definitely should’ve adjusted for hypeflation when that dude told you it was the best thing ever written.”
by Kit-Katherine May 13, 2025
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