Adjective; Describes something generic in America that is soulless and only for financial and social efficiency, likely produced at some point since the 1980s. It differs from Brutalism in that it can bear a single glance without appearing utterly devoid of meaning, however any more thought and the corporate emptiness will become shine through. Think the suburbs of Phoenix, AZ.
by Dramaddictinventor69 May 24, 2022
Get the gemerican mug.Suburban areas where the predominance of malls and chain stores have so homogenized the landscape that there are few remaining external clues where you are. The result of spending any length of time in such areas is a "generic" experience of America, i.e., an experience that is identical whether you are in Texas, Massachusetts, Ohio, or California. May also include extensive housing developments characterized by tract housing or, worse, McMansions.
Every "mom-and-pop" shop that had given the area its charm and character had been replaced by a Walmart, a Payless, a McDonalds, or a Starbucks -- transforming what was once a delightful town into just another corner of the United States of Generica.
by Thomas L. Robinson September 11, 2008
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by El_Verdugo April 22, 2008
Get the germexican mug.What most of America, particularly Middle America, has become characterized by the ubiquitous Wal-Mart, TGI Fridays, Applebees, Chili's, Gap, J Crew, Best Buy, Target, Olive Garden, PetCo, McDonalds, Banana Republic, Border's, Costco, Home Depot, Nordstrom, Circuit City, KFC, Sports Authority, Starbucks.. and on and on it goes.... until every city/town/suburb starts to blend in and look like one big flavorless mall... where all the people, genericans, mindless zombies, consume and consume and consume.... slaves to corporations and keeping up with the Jones'
As I travelled across the States it was all Generica and I couldn't tell whether I was in Columbus, Ohio or Milwaukee Wisconsin. You know what? It doesn't matter to most as long as they can still get their non-fat Iced Caramel Frappucino...
by Tyrone July 1, 2004
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Defined as:
A five block stroll in any part of America where you encounter the same strip mall in a different location at least twice.
Defined as:
A five block stroll in any part of America where you encounter the same strip mall in a different location at least twice.
Ex: I was reminded that I live in 'Generica' when I encountered the 5th Gap store on a 10 minute drive.
by Ryan April 16, 2004
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