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angry young man 

A young adult, typically male whose rebellious phase in life was delayed, thus instead of presenting itself during adolescence, it precipitated during young adulthood. Unable to control the fluctuating levels of testosterone and can't afford anger management therapy, coupled with his tiny weinner and inability to get laid he soughts out war on the world and society. He becomes a moral police criticizing social norms.
Angry young man:

I hate guys mixing with girls, partying and having a good time. They are what's wrong with the world. They are filthy vermins of society.

Friend:

Mann... just coz u ain't got no friends and still a virgin, ya dun have to rain on the parade!
angry young man by kthsdm May 17, 2014

Angry Young Man Syndrome 

Angry Young Man Syndrome usually occurs between young men aged 18 to 22. This often coincides with their discovery of beer as a breakfast substitute.

The effects of Angry Young Man Syndrome are: not calling or visiting your family, being gruff with your family when you do see them, not giving presents to family or friends on key holidays and birthdays, being grumpy when you don't get very good presents back, complaining about how poor and poverty-stricken you are after buying the latest computer game, listening to Angry Young Man Music, being cynical about everything and everyone in general.
Friend 1: What's his problem?
Friend 2: Must be Angry Young Man Syndrome

Angry Young Man Music 

Angry Young Man Music is generally a mix of the heavy-metal, hip-hip, industrial and 'angsty' alternative genres. It seems that of the music coming out of these genres, Angry Young Man Music includes those artists who music is particularly bad.

This style of music is often listened to by those who suffer from Angry Young Man Syndrome. Once they are hooked on Angry Young Man Music, they lose the ability to appreciate all other types of music. Sometimes after they recover from Angry Young Man Syndrome, they look back at their record collection and wonder how they ever could have listened to such crap music.
Friend 1: Hey, maybe would could borrow some CDs from Sam for the party?
Friend 2: Don't bother - he only listens to Angry Young Man Music.
Angry Young Man Music by Etain August 3, 2006
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