Rytard
(noun)
Definition:
A man who, despite multiple emotional TED Talks, detailed text messages, and crying in front of him
twice, still doesn’
t understand how he hurt you. Often replies to heartfelt confessions with “huh?” or “you should’ve told me.” The
human embodiment of selective hearing and weaponized cluelessness.
Common Traits:
Confused even after diagrams
Apologizes without knowing what for
Thinks emotional maturity is “too much drama”
Responds to “I need space” with “wyd?”
Synonyms for Rytard
Ryan’t – when he almost gets it, but tragically doesn’t
Clownfused – when he’s both a
clown and confused
Man-splainer
Zero – he can explain crypto but not your feelings
Gaslight Gatsby – charming, toxic, and completely unaware
Oopsie
Ex – always “didn’t know” he hurt you... again
Selective Listener 3000 – hears “hi” but not “you hurt me”
Bare Minimum Barry – thinks “wyd?” at 11 p.m. is
loveEmotionally Offline – updated his phone, not his empathy
SorryBot – says “sorry you feel that way,” never “sorry I did that”