The apotheosis of the NPC

 

- Hey, my sweet lord,
I almost look like a peacock!

First, a link to the most notorious blog on the darkest webs. Then, some comments from ChatGPT. I actually wondered about this some weeks ago. Is "Redditor" a generic insult or a meme of some kind? And the answer is: yeah, it is now, dawg!  

The Swamp of Retarded Evil  

Is the term "Redditor" sometimes used as an insult or meme? (And hence not just a factual descriptor of somebody using Reddit or editing Reddit threads)

Yes, the term “Redditor” is often used both as a neutral descriptor and as a pejorative or meme, depending on context.

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1. Neutral Usage:

• Literal: “Redditor” just means someone who uses Reddit.

• Common in Reddit communities themselves.

• Often self-applied without negative connotation.

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2. Pejorative / Meme Usage:

• Online stereotypes have formed around “Redditor” as a type, especially outside Reddit or in certain ironic internet subcultures (like 4chan, Twitter/X, or certain YouTube channels).

• It may imply:

  • Cringe behavior (e.g., overexplaining, “well actually”-ing, or shallow intellectualism).

  • Performative morality or virtue-signaling.

  • Blind trust in science or rationalism without depth (“I f***ing love science” meme).

  • Obnoxious formatting or long-winded storytelling (“So this happened…” or “TIFU” posts).

  • “Midwit” energy – trying to sound deep or smart but missing nuance.

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Examples of mocking tone:

• “Classic Redditor take.”

• “You sound like a Redditor.”

• “That’s some real Redditor behavior.”

These phrases are typically dismissive and imply that the speaker thinks the person is smug, socially awkward, or naive.

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Conclusion:

Yes, “Redditor” can absolutely be used as an insult, especially in meme culture or inter-platform banter. It’s often shorthand for a specific kind of online personality: well-meaning but cringe, overly rational, and socially unaware. Whether it’s derogatory or not depends entirely on tone and context.

What is TIFU?

TIFU stands for “Today I F*ed Up”**, and it’s both:

1. A phrase used to describe a personal mistake, often told as a funny or embarrassing story.

2. A popular subreddit (r/tifu) where people post these stories.

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Typical Features of a TIFU Post:

• Begins with something like:

  “TIFU by accidentally texting my boss instead of my girlfriend.”

• Usually includes humor, embarrassment, or cringe.

• Often written in a long-winded, self-deprecating style.

• Sometimes exaggerated or fictionalized.

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Example Structure:

TIFU by trying to surprise my girlfriend with breakfast in bed…
I spilled coffee all over her laptop, set off the smoke alarm, and her dog bit me in the process. She’s now staying at her mom’s.

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Cultural Role:

• TIFU posts are widely shared outside Reddit for their entertainment value.

• The format has become a meme template and is often parodied.

• Used sarcastically to dramatize even minor mistakes.

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So, when someone says “TIFU,” they usually mean “I made a big (and possibly funny) mistake,” especially in the style or spirit of Reddit storytelling.