counter-culture

A misleading term coined by the music industry and MTV to trick gullible, angsty teenagers into a false sense of rebellion, either against "mainstream" music scenes, society, or at least their parents.

Counter-cultures can range from obscure and "underground" (also another industry trick word) to being popular and mainstream.

When a counter-culture becomes mainstream (such as grunge in the 90's and most recently, emo), it is still marketed as being against the mainstream although music acts of that genre might be flying off the charts. Of course this leads to the more elitist counter-culturists who follow a counter-culture just to impress their friends by following obscure, unpopular and/or cult-favorite music acts.

Common examples of counter-cultures (both mainstream and underground):
Reggae
Punk(that includes you "hardcore" punk types. Don't give me any "but I'm a TRUE Punk because I hate Avril and pop-punk" bullshittery)
Ska
Emo
Raver music
Grunge
Nu Metal
Indie
Techno
Gangsta Rap
Any other offshoot of Punk or Metal in general.

Let me be to the point here:
You're not unique.
You're not profound.
You're not original.

You're a sheep that follows a smaller herd. That's all. I'm not any better but at least I realise it instead of being arrogant to people about my music preferences.

by Louis Mama February 1, 2005

American culture

An oxymoron

It means it contradicts itself

by i hate townies and arsenal February 24, 2007

hoe couture

Revealing, tight clothes. Trashy or overtly sexual fashion versus the high fashion of 'haute couture'.

Suzie was ready to hit the bar, dressed in her finest hoe couture.

by Chuck of the Biscuit September 9, 2009

Cancel Culture

The dangerous idea that disagreement legitimizes attack.

Cancel Culture is on full display in the riots of 2020. The rioters are burning down cities and nothing is being done about it. Many Mayors are sympathetic to the rioters' grievances, so there is no response to the violence. In the meantime, business owners who have paid millions in taxes over the years to the government for protection are seeing their businesses destroyed.

by geekmalone July 12, 2020

Juicy Couture

The best goddam brand out there!!!!!!!
Its not only for rich girls it for people who just love fashion!!!! It is stylish and a lot less cheap then prada, Gucci, etc.

Omg i so want that juicy track suit.
I love your new juicy zip up.
I have the matching juicy skirt to that top.

by Lag August 25, 2004

corporate culture

The rules, regulations, and unwritten policy for a corporation, the way it treats its employees, allowing them to dress a certain way or have certain events to their benefit.
This was changed to make people feel better about the restraints put on them at work.

It's not corporate policy, it's our corporate culture.

by jim_witness May 4, 2005

culture clash

When one or more cultures are integrated into one environment, causing disruption and challenging contemporary traditions. Often occurs in multicultural societies.

(In Britain)
Indian Guy: Hey, wanna play soccer on the weekend?
White Guy: You play soccer? But you're indian.
Indian Guy: What's my heritage got to do with anything? Ill beat you anyway.
White Guy: We'll see
Random Voice:THIS IS WHAT WE CALL A CULTURE CLASH! MUHUHAHA

by eldragonchan June 28, 2008