Kyle (slang)
A Kyle, in derogatory slang, is an online caricature of a white boy referenced as an antagonistic character in memes. Similar to how Karen is used online, "Kyle" jokes parody a certain kind of person with a set of characteristics one associates with the name; in "Kyle's" case, these are characteristics of an angry, video game–playing white male teenager.[1][2]
History
Kyle memes began on Twitter in 2015, then spread to Reddit, leading to the creation of the /r/Kyle subreddit in 2016 and the expression "Kyles gonna Kyle." They include exercising poor judgment and acting impulsively,[3] punching holes in drywall and drinking Monster energy drinks.[2][1]
gollark: It's lying to you.
gollark: Where are you getting that figure from?
gollark: How heretical.
gollark: Is it apioform #12397 from the GTech™ apiary facility?
gollark: The new bee recycler converts bees into mana.
See also
- Airhead (subculture)
- Becky (slang)
- Bro culture
- Chad (slang)
- Essex man
- Frat Boy
- Jock (stereotype)
- Karen (slang)
- Metrosexual
- Preppy
- Trixie (slang)
- Yuppie
References
- "How 'Kyle' became synonymous with angry, Monster Energy-chugging white boys". Daily Dot. July 18, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- "Kyle". Know Your Meme.
- "Kyles Memes". StayHipp.com. July 15, 2019. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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