mall walkers (noun, informal,)
/ˈmɔ l ˌwɔ kərz/
1. A term for old geezers who use shopping malls as a walking track, often seen as aimless or out of place by younger mall-goers.
Origin: A stereotype born from the common practice of seniors hitting a certain age where walking in malls becomes more appealing that walking outside.
/ˈmɔ l ˌwɔ kərz/
1. A term for old geezers who use shopping malls as a walking track, often seen as aimless or out of place by younger mall-goers.
Origin: A stereotype born from the common practice of seniors hitting a certain age where walking in malls becomes more appealing that walking outside.
by JaredCrombie November 25, 2024
Get the Mall Walkersmug. When, after the massive amount of time spent in a mall for the holidays, people shop at any location, even if it is a location with worse customer service, provided it is a standalone store.
I would go visit those guys at the Verizon Kiosk in the mall, since they're more knowledgeable in their products, but this mall fatigue is killing me. I'll just go to that other store.
by ThatVerizonGuy December 28, 2016
Get the Mall Fatiguemug. a large building or series of connected buildings containing a variety of retail stores and typically also restaurants.
by Arminkshipper June 27, 2025
Get the Mallmug. When you enter a mall and cannot leave before you have consumed an alcoholic beverage at each vendor within the mall, (networks of malls).
by Professor Foil April 28, 2022
Get the Mall Hopmug. Dead Mall Theory posits a multifaceted critique of modern consumerism and the evolving landscape of digital and physical spaces. Drawing inspiration from the eerie aesthetic of the Backrooms and the nostalgic satire of vaporwave Micro-culture, it explores the decline of traditional malls as emblematic of broader societal shifts.
At its core, Dead Mall Theory echoes the sentiment of the Dead Internet Theory, suggesting that just as malls become "dead" when anchor stores vanish, online spaces are increasingly dominated by bots and AI-generated content, displacing genuine human interaction and agency. This convergence reflects the erosion of authentic connection and the commodification of both physical and virtual environments under the pressures of mass production and consumer capitalism.
At its core, Dead Mall Theory echoes the sentiment of the Dead Internet Theory, suggesting that just as malls become "dead" when anchor stores vanish, online spaces are increasingly dominated by bots and AI-generated content, displacing genuine human interaction and agency. This convergence reflects the erosion of authentic connection and the commodification of both physical and virtual environments under the pressures of mass production and consumer capitalism.
I love walking along these halls, such a calming atmosphere but this place isn't making money so dead mall theory is in full effect. I have memories of playing in this spot at the arcade as a kid. Now the movie theatre is gone and the food court is half empty.
by Nukem6 May 4, 2024
Get the Dead Mall Theorymug. A mall where most tenants have vacated.due to changes in retail shopping patterns. Online shopping plays a big role in this phenomonem.
Hey! Let's go to fiesta mall today. It's. Almost a ghost mall at this point.i'll bring my camera
We could shoot some great video!
We could shoot some great video!
by 4realazitgits March 5, 2021
Get the Ghost mallmug. The main mall in Springfield Missouri that carry's fine retailers like T-Shirt Station and Spirit Halloween and possibly the worst Pizza Buffet in the world.
by asdasdqwrfadfwqe October 30, 2023
Get the Battlefield Mallmug.