Culture
Internet culture moments that define our generation.
10 terms explained
What Does 'Gatekeeping' Mean?
Controlling who gets to participate in or enjoy something, usually in exclusive ways.
cultureWhat Does 'Ohio' Mean?
Internet slang meaning weird, bizarre, or chaotic — basically the opposite of normal.
cultureWhat Does 'Brain Rot' Mean?
Mindless, low-quality content that makes you feel like your brain is melting from overconsumption
cultureWhat Does 'NPC Energy' Mean?
NPC energy means acting like a non-player character — following scripts, lacking originality, or behaving predictably.
cultureWhat Does 'Unhinged' Mean?
Unhinged means acting in a completely wild, chaotic, or unpredictable way — often used positively for bold, iconic behavior.
cultureWhat Is a 'Pick Me' Girl?
Someone who puts down other people (usually women) to gain approval or attention from a specific group (usually men). 'I'm not like other girls' energy.
cultureWhat Does 'Chronically Online' Mean?
Chronically online describes someone so immersed in internet culture that their perspective is shaped more by online discourse than real-world experience.
cultureWhat Does 'NPC' Mean?
NPC means Non-Player Character — someone who seems scripted, robotic, or lacking original thought. They're just... there.
cultureWhat Is 'Main Character Energy'?
Main character energy means living your life like you're the protagonist of a movie. The world revolves around you — and that's the point.
cultureWhat Does 'Unalive' Mean?
Unalive is a euphemism for death/suicide used to bypass content moderation. It reflects how platforms shape our language.