by larasinsidejokes January 3, 2017
Get the Take Me To McDonaldsmug. Take Culture: (noun) 1. A socio-economic mentality prevalent in some lower-income communities, characterized by the exploitation and appropriation of resources through manipulation, intimidation, and disregard for laws or social norms. This behaviour is often learned and perpetuated within families and social circles, creating a sense of normalized deviance. 2. A subculture driven by the cynical belief that societal systems are rigged against them, leading to a distrust of authority and a justification for prioritizing resource acquisition at the expense of others. This can manifest in acts like shoplifting, welfare fraud, and even violent crime. 3. A significant contributor to societal tension and distrust, particularly between lower-income and higher-income groups. The perception of "takers" exploiting "makers" fuels resentment and fuels social division.
Key characteristics:
- While not exclusive, "take culture" is often concentrated in communities with limited opportunities and resources, creating a cycle of deprivation and justifying harmful behaviour.
- Children raised in environments where "taking" is normalised are more likely to adopt these behaviours, perpetuating the cycle.
- Individuals within "take culture" often view welfare and legal frameworks as exploitative, further legitimising their actions in their own minds.
- Beyond direct acts of "taking," this mentality can erode social cohesion, hamper economic growth, and create a climate of fear and distrust.
Key characteristics:
- While not exclusive, "take culture" is often concentrated in communities with limited opportunities and resources, creating a cycle of deprivation and justifying harmful behaviour.
- Children raised in environments where "taking" is normalised are more likely to adopt these behaviours, perpetuating the cycle.
- Individuals within "take culture" often view welfare and legal frameworks as exploitative, further legitimising their actions in their own minds.
- Beyond direct acts of "taking," this mentality can erode social cohesion, hamper economic growth, and create a climate of fear and distrust.
"The rise of 'take culture' in the neighbourhood meant shoplifting and petty theft became almost routine, leaving shopkeepers feeling helpless and the community on edge."
"Growing up in a gang-infested area, Miguel saw 'take culture' everywhere: bullying, graffiti, and theft viewed as normal ways to get ahead. Breaking free from that mindset was his biggest challenge."
"Growing up in a gang-infested area, Miguel saw 'take culture' everywhere: bullying, graffiti, and theft viewed as normal ways to get ahead. Breaking free from that mindset was his biggest challenge."
by UnderwaterFlying December 27, 2023
Get the take culturemug. Meaning if it is easy and accessible to try and fix your own things, or DIYing a solution before going to (if at all) professional assistance. Typically because the professionals are very expensive or a hassle.
Comes from trying to fix technology and other of the sort with small things that everyone has, such as toothpicks, because getting it professionally fixed is very expensive, and you might as well try.
Comes from trying to fix technology and other of the sort with small things that everyone has, such as toothpicks, because getting it professionally fixed is very expensive, and you might as well try.
John: man, my car is really acting up, but I can’t afford to take it in to the shop right now.
Emily: dude, just take a toothpick to it.
Sara: my phone speakers were absolutely trash earlier, but I took a toothpick to them and now they sound fine!
Eric: dammit, I need stitches but the American healthcare system is hell
Aaron: well, you know the drill. Pull up YouTube, we’re just going to have to take a toothpick to it
Emily: dude, just take a toothpick to it.
Sara: my phone speakers were absolutely trash earlier, but I took a toothpick to them and now they sound fine!
Eric: dammit, I need stitches but the American healthcare system is hell
Aaron: well, you know the drill. Pull up YouTube, we’re just going to have to take a toothpick to it
by Grosh is better then all of us July 25, 2023
Get the Take a toothpick to itmug. by Brilliantlyboring February 25, 2019
Get the Triple Takemug. It means that you're on your way to take a jerk. Instead of openly saying that you want to jerk off, this is a way for parents to hopefully not understand, which reduces the chance of them catching you jerking off.
by Bokskogen July 28, 2022
Get the I'm just gonna' take a hot dog at IKEAmug. Hym "So you're taking cues from animals... Rather than eternal Jewish dictators... And that's better to you? That's why I think Atheists are stupid animals. Because they literally are. So when I say 'For me to not murder your kids you need to not do this chimpanzee barking shit and you need to both recognize and pay for my contributions to society online or off' and your response with 'WeLl fOr Me To NoT mUrDeR kIdS i NeEd tHe OpPoSiTe!' One of us is being a retarded animal and the other is not. Are alligators psychopathic? No. It's dumb. Your morality is literally just 'Well, we're closely related to bonobos (or something) this is how bonobos behave so we're just gonna do that.' This is just how people work + determinism = 🤷 ♂️ thought terminating cliché (It is what it is. If you know you know. Bark bark bark oo oo ah ah tookie tookie)."
by Hym Iam July 5, 2025
Get the Taking cues from animalsmug. On the morning after Taylor and Carl's acrimonious break-up, Taylor felt terrible for her downright venomous attitude towards Carl and hoped that he didn't take it to heart. But alas, he did; that morning, he was found dead in an apparent suicide.
by Ubeenbamboozledson August 13, 2021
Get the Take it to Heartmug.