One who does not understand computers, or one who harbors a deep-rooted dislike for computers or the Internet.
From the X-Men term "flatscan", a derogatory term for non-mutants. As the mutants considered themselves the next step in human evolution, "flatscans" were those who would be left behind as the world progressed. A similar fate awaits those who dislike or cannot comprehend computers, and the cyber community adapted the term to mean non-cyber rather than non-mutant.
From the X-Men term "flatscan", a derogatory term for non-mutants. As the mutants considered themselves the next step in human evolution, "flatscans" were those who would be left behind as the world progressed. A similar fate awaits those who dislike or cannot comprehend computers, and the cyber community adapted the term to mean non-cyber rather than non-mutant.
Flatscans generally need to call tech support for such complicated steps as opening Microsoft Word, and never remember to check their email.
by Clay January 11, 2005
Get the flatscan mug.A cisgender person, especially one who is transphobic or otherwise holds outdated views of gender and language. Often used as a synonym for "normie."
My flatscan coworker thinks it's appropriate to ask me extremely invasive questions about my medical history and sexuality just because I'm trans.
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Jane: "It's like...a mile to the terminal for our flight."
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Jill: "Hey, there's a flatscalator! Jump on it so we don't have to walk."
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