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People On This Group Are Shaming ‘Neckbeards’, And Here Are 30 Of Their Best Posts
Prepare yourselves, dear Pandas, we’re about to journey into one of the most shadowy and hilarious corners of the internet—into the vast Cringe Empire, home of the elusive, socially inept neckbeards. Known for their poor hygiene, misogynistic points of view, [ahem] ‘interesting’ style choices, love of anime, katanas, body pillows, and Japanese culture, these fedora-wearing individuals are called neckbeards.
A pejorative term, it lightly pokes fun at those geeks who have over-inflated egos (and more than occasionally—over-inflated tummies), are often misogynistic, call people “m’lady,” and believe that acting like a functioning member of society is more of a recommendation than a requirement. Whether or not they have a beard on their necks or in their hearts is beside the point. All that matters is the beard in their soul.
One place that publicly shames the most cringeworthy neckbeards is the ‘Just Neckbeard Things’ subreddit, a community of nearly 809k members. It’s an online group “for mocking those who adorn their necks with proud man fur.” And I love their tagline which is “barba non philisophum facit” which roughly translated from Latin means “one's beard does not make a philosopher.”
Have a look through some of the subreddit’s funniest and quirkiest posts about neckbeards, upvote the ones that made you laugh, and be sure to give the online group a visit if you enjoyed their stuff. Onwards, dear Readers! Just remember not to touch anyone’s fedora—it makes them... angry.
Plenty of neckbeards eat very poorly, move very little, and stereotypically subsist on Doritos and Mountain Dew, which means their health isn't up to scratch. Bored Panda reached out to fitness expert Jack Bly to hear his take on what we can do to improve our health and fitness if we feel that it's negatively impacting the quality of our lives. You'll find his insights below.
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#1
Women And Their... *shuffles Deck* ...pants!
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#2
Where's The Lie?
Otter 4 years ago
If they really wanted girlfriends they'd be all over the girl geeks and gamers and programmers, but they do their damndest to push them away... thereby ending any possibility of meeting a girl they have anything in common with. They have NO idea that they have terrible intimacy issues, they'd rather believe it's all the fault of, well, every female alive.
#3
Those Red Caps Are The New Fedoras
I wanted to get fitness expert Jack's take on what foods to go for when losing weight. Going on a new diet can mean that you're constantly feeling hungry which can, in turn, mean that you're more likely to go back to your old snacking and fast-food habits.
Jack told Bored Panda that high satiety foods are key to keeping hunger at bay. "The foods you are eating need to be high in protein and high volume in order to fill you up," he pointed out.
According to Jack, if someone's looking to lose some weight, he recommends weight lifting as a priority when it comes to exercise. However, mixing that together with some cardio "would be optimal," in his opinion.
"Weight lifting is more of the 'long term fix' as when you put on muscle mass, your body burns more calories just at rest. Thus, this makes it much easier to burn fat and keep it off long term," he said.
#4
"They'll Understand Me In Japan"
#5
Just A Friendly Reminder!
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
There are so many pics of signs like this! What is the connection between anime and bad hygiene, why??
#6
Graphs Don't Lie
Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 4 years ago (edited)
😂😂😂😂 Thanks a lot for making me spit my drink over my keyboard...
The fitness expert told Bored Panda that if someone's dissatisfied with their life and their health, they need to "get very clear on the CHOICE" they have to make. "You can endure the pain of workouts and different eating habits OR you can endure the pain of obesity, brain fog, poor mood, early death, low energy, medical bills, and low confidence."
He added: "It isn’t much of a choice at the end of the day."
How neckbeards are defined entirely depends on who you ask about them. For some, they’re anime-loving, fake katana-wielding dorks who dream about living in Japan. For others, they’re arrogant jerks and 'incels' who see themselves as better than everyone else and have a sense of entitlement that few can match. Often, neckbeards portray themselves as gentlemen, philosophers, and men of culture. Often… they’re anything but.
#7
Say It Again Louder For The People At The Back
#8
Accurate
#9
A Nice Shot Of The Pastor Who Told Wives To Lose Weight And Look More Feminine
Others still associate neckbeards mostly with their exterior characteristics. The iconic fedora. The baggy suits. The overweight physiques. The slightly (fine, fine, more than just ‘slightly’) weird obsession with the ‘My Little Pony’ cartoon. And, of course, the scruffy, unkempt beards on their necks that are a modern version of what’s popular among the Amish community in the US. Each of these things doesn’t mean much in isolation, but when taken together, they paint a picture of someone who may need to work very hard to improve their life.
The r/justneckbeardthings subreddit has been active since late June of 2013 and recently celebrated its 8th birthday.
The moderators have got only 4 rules that members need to follow, including avoiding reposts (“Reposts are for losers,” they explain), not being a neckbeard on Reddit, being nice to turtles (here are a couple of possible explanations for the phrase), and avoiding sharing any and all personal info. Sure, the subreddit might be all about mocking neckbeards, but the mods point out that they don’t want to see any bullying or witch-hunts.
#10
It’s Hard Out Here For A Neckbeard Trying To Find The Proper M’lady
#12
Local Board Game Shop Fighting Back The Neckbeards
“At the core, neckbeards’ inflated egos and misogynistic attitudes towards women serve as a coping mechanism for personal insecurity and a lack of self-confidence. Such an attitude allows them to place the blame for their failed social interactions on others rather than undertake self-examination and improvement,” writes Urban Dictionary.
“Copious amounts of Mountain Dew, Doritos, video games, and a sedentary lifestyle are all additional hallmarks of the neckbeard ethos.”
#13
Revenge Of The Nerd
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
When you're so delusional that you think "Leave me alone, creep" is asking for a date.
#14
My Doctoral Thesis
#15
Hi Beautiful
Meanwhile, another entry in Urban Dictionary describes neckbeards as “talkative, self-important nerdy men (usually age 30 and up) who, through an inability to properly decode social cues, mistake others' strained tolerance of their blather for evidence of their own charm.”
[Tips fedora] “M’panda.”
#16
Females Deserted Us
#17
When Your Euphoria Hits Other Players
OCDRobot 4 years ago
My partner used to work at a game store and would run MTG games for free on his off time. The way they would thanklessly trash the store every time was infuriating. There was one day he went into the bathroom and there was just piss all over the place. He stopped the entire tourney and made them all come into the bathroom to look at the mess, then had to explain to the group of "grown" men how to properly piss in a toilet. Don't even get me started on the smell in there during those times.
#18
Just Chilling In Moms Basement
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
Lol I knew there would be a bong! This table exists in so many rooms around the world
#19
How Do You Go 62 Days Without A Shower??
#20
Hopefully This Brings As Much Joy To You As It Did Me. 100% My Brother And His Friends
#21
I Can Respect That
#22
Not Even Satan Wants Neckbeards
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
Even Satan has had to put up signs reminding people to have showers 🤦♀️
#23
If You Want A "Strong" Woman, You're Gay!
#24
Wanna Hear A Scary Story, M'lady?
Eithne Griffiths 4 years ago
A guy once said to me,What would you do if we were the last two people on earth? I looked him in the eye and said, I would kill myself.
#25
I Wonder What She Did
#26
F You Then
#27
I Think This Belongs Here..
#28
My Boyfriend And I Dressed As A Neckbeard And His Waifu For Halloween
Vermillion Ace #443 4 years ago
😂 That level of dedication, must be an amazing couple with a lot of confidence!
#29
The Market Decided...
#30
So Accurate It Hurts
Kevin Gerke 4 years ago
This is probably super confusing without knowing the reference. There was an episode of Rick and Morty where Rick went off on a tangent about the sauce when it was available at McDonalds years ago. McDonalds rolled with the sudden interest in the sauce and brought some back very briefly. Some Rick and Morty fans got super excited about it.
#31
Why Are You Booing Me? I’m Right
#32
Accidental Neckbeardism
#33
Having A Girlfriend Is Cheating!
#34
When Even Your Fantasy Starts Dropping Hints
Zedrapazia 4 years ago
I never understood why so many people at a convention just won't shower. I can walk around in a fullbody cosplay suit the whole day and I still don't sweat as much as some of these guys stink.
#35
The Reeeeaction Would Be So Satisfying
Alexis Draskinis 4 years ago
Because, unfortunately, a lot of Rick & Morty fans are kind of insufferable. I love the show & hope im not one of them. But i also dont try to think im super smart cause i laugh at it or try to explain it to others, assuming im better than them...so probably not
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Vivian Orr 4 years ago
Hell…… some of these would probably be a lot more meaningful if I knew what some of these words meant. i.e. incel, waifu, AOC to start with. I wish there was a book I could buy that had meanings for these and so many more.
#36
Nani!?!?!? Don't Y'all Just Hate It When This Happens?
#37
Neckbeards On A Vacation
#38
The More You Know...
WilvanderHeijden 4 years ago
Spend $50 on a game or spend $10 on personal hygiene. Difficult choice.
#39
A Poor, Deaf Girls Nightmare
cybermerlin2000 4 years ago
Him: I'm cool and edgy and take risks while giving an air of sophistication and darkness. Her: You look like the b*stard offspring of a fat goat and the monopoly guy. Your about as edgy as a ball and more like lukewarm at best. Now excuse me while I walk away crying... with laughter
#40
His Mom Is Stacy Af
Kathryn Baylis 4 years ago
IF he graduates from high school, that is. Might as well finish the basement, because you going to have someone living there—-forever—-who has “failed to launch”.
#41
There's No Love
#42
American Animation Is Art
#43
I Told Him To Stop Messaging Me Because My Boyfriend Was Uncomfortable With Me Being In Contact With Him...
Ty Stratton-Quirk 4 years ago
"My 'a*****e boyfriend' just took a screenshot and forwarded it, along with your contact info, to your local police department. Your move, ja***ff."
#44
All That’s Missing Is Don Draper And Bill The Butcher
"white dude between 15 and 24 who got straight Cs in high school and is smarter than everyone else in the world starter pack"
achilles get down from there 4 years ago
Deadpool doesn't belong here, he drinks respect women juice at every meal
#45
Telling A Little Girl That Feminism Sucks
#46
The Difference Between WWI And WWII
#47
The Real Japanese Navy
#48
I Tell You H'what
Zedrapazia 4 years ago
I'm befriended with some employees from the local GameStop in my city, sometimes I help them putting new things into the shelves because I want to help them a bit. I can't believe how many men have tried to either cringy hit on me, or trying to scare me out of the store because I'm a woman.
#49
A Guy I Work With Won A Comp Kitkat Were Doing, He Got To Choose His Own Design To Be Made
#50
I Stand Corrected
#51
I Call It Cringe-Speak
#52
Just Normal Everyday Things
Julie C Rose 4 years ago
Me, a New Zealander: wait, that’s not Chlöe Swarbrick. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OxJsPXrEqCI
#53
Neck Beards In Public
Bender Bending Rodríguez 4 years ago
I really want to know the back story behind this picture.
#54
How To Properly Argue With A Redditor
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
Oooh I met one of these recently right here on the site! Option one doesn't exist in their universe 🤷♀️
#55
Thought This Belonged
#56
Owo
Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa) 4 years ago
OK I really don't understand most of these. Abandon Thread!!!
#57
Ticker Of Many Boxes
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E Menendez 4 years ago
I don't find this amusing. I understand that there are people with bad behavior, characteristics, etc. but there is a lot of reference to them being fat and generalizing this "group" in general leaves a bad taste in my mouth. By no means do I condone any of the sexist or homophobic statements and feel those individuals got the comments they deserve. However when others are openly hateful and insulting to a "group" I don't think they are effectively promoting better behavior.
Terran 4 years ago
I fit most of the criteria of a neckbeard and still think these posts were hilarious. It's really about their a-hole attitude and their entitlement, and not about looks or interests.
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JennyLaRue 4 years ago
Never heard the term "neckbeards" before and couldn't really work out from the thread what the pattern with "neckbeards" were, seems just anyone that others want to look down on for a whole range of different reasons
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Neckbeards is basically an alternative word for incel, if that helps. The same group that has terrorist cells like the one who helped arrange the mosque shooting in Christchurch. So yeah they aren't all innocent
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Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
On a post titled about neckbeards, this was the first ad I got 😆: Screenshot...181557.png 
Daniel Marsh 4 years ago (edited)
Not too familiar with "neckbeards." Fedoras... Anime... beards... and MAGA hats? Seems like they're simultaneously being called Trumpsters and hipsters, which seems unlikely. But then, I'm an old married guy, so what do I know. It just seems that venting pure hatred upon anyone doesn't seem very cool.
Yort 4 years ago
Nobody’s venting pure hatred except the incels. They’re ugly on the inside, they act like women owe them everything and get pissed off when women refuse them, and they refuse to shower. Yes how dare people be annoyed about that.
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TheKnightOwl 4 years ago
Nasty generalisations aren't exactly the best way to show people how to be better humans.
Little Wonder 4 years ago
"It's not nice to be mean to neckbeards" say the comments. To which I reply, check out an incel forum and see how much hate they have for anyone who isn't a straight white male. Being mean to someone for their CHOICE in how they interact with the world is not at all the same as being mean to someone for something they can't control.
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
Then why is being mean to ugly people (their looks being a thing they can't control) so socially accepted and encouraged?
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David Blake 4 years ago (edited)
I have a neck beard, not by choice, I shave it every once I a while when it gets too long. I have great hygiene, anime is ok I guess, I have zero swords,think fedoras look ridiculous... isnt it kind of wrong to judge someone based on their appearance? I'm not gonna lie, this brought my already low self esteem even lower. Thanks BP.😞
Jo Choto 4 years ago
I know quite a few people who would be put into this category. All I can say is that most of them are really nice people who are just on the fringes of social normalcy. Whether they are on the autism spectrum (as am I) or have mental health issues, or atypical personalities, like everyone else, they are just looking for companionship and belonging. I don't want those people lumped together with the open misogynists and haters who deserve to be scorned and ridiculed.
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago (edited)
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Joel Hopkins 4 years ago
I clearly am not the nerd I thought I was, or spend much time on the internet, because I don't get most of this.
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Mental health awareness, please, and also some mental health *treatment*. Thank you.
J. F. 4 years ago
Appearence, interests and social anxiety (afraid to ask a girl out) aren't the factor to be a neckbeard - it's the personality and behaviour that's to blame.
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Wikipedia has a definition, and urban dictionary, but some believe its more about appearance, others more about the behaviour, and some a mixture I guess?
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F. H. 4 years ago
I just don't get all the fedora hate. Fedoras a cool. Indiana Jones wears a fedora. Neckbeards usually wear trilbys, not fedoras. It's a totally different hat. Trilbys can be cool too, but you have to be meet certain criteria to wear them properly. Those are being a jazz singer, a hardboiled detective or in a similar profession.
Goth mouse (they/them) 4 years ago
Damn i always wear a fedora but im not one of these gross weird creepy pervs 🤮 i just like fedoras goths wear them too!
-alex_the_trans_demon- 4 years ago
Same. I have one black fedora with a faux rose on it and I love it so much.
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Biljana Malesevic 4 years ago
I saw disturbingly many incels on youtube and internet, but what worries me more is there are women who are also incels towards other women and speak against women and feminism on social medias, requesting men should get more rights and preaching how "too privileged" women are today. Many of these women are highly educated. Why?
Jo Davies 4 years ago
Thinking the Incel jokes are inappropriate atm. It has been 2 days since Jake Davison who, after ranting on I Tetney about being an Incel, s**t his mother, 4 year old girl and her adoptive father and two others before taking his own life, in Plymouth, England. Can't laugh at this post.
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
No. Also, being hated and rejected by everyone for being too ugly to be loved is the only incel thing.
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Alex the Country Dog 4 years ago
Another unkind, bullying, stereotyping BP post. This site is so frustrating how it alternates between this kind of ugly, mean-spirited humanity, and those uplifting, charming, and anti-bullying posts. I truly wish BP would just choose kindness every time, and leave the slobbering, mass hatred to reddit. Guess not as many clicks though 💔
Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
See its that sort of baked in misogyny ( and the occasional terrorist act against women) that makes incel/ neckbeards so unpalatable. Its not "man hating"
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Aliquid A 4 years ago
no no no no no, not "anti-male", just "anti-jerk". Every negative post is about a specific TYPE of male, not men in general. But to be fair to you... there are very few posts about problematic types of females.
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E Menendez 4 years ago
I don't find this amusing. I understand that there are people with bad behavior, characteristics, etc. but there is a lot of reference to them being fat and generalizing this "group" in general leaves a bad taste in my mouth. By no means do I condone any of the sexist or homophobic statements and feel those individuals got the comments they deserve. However when others are openly hateful and insulting to a "group" I don't think they are effectively promoting better behavior.
Terran 4 years ago
I fit most of the criteria of a neckbeard and still think these posts were hilarious. It's really about their a-hole attitude and their entitlement, and not about looks or interests.
Load More Replies... JennyLaRue 4 years ago
Never heard the term "neckbeards" before and couldn't really work out from the thread what the pattern with "neckbeards" were, seems just anyone that others want to look down on for a whole range of different reasons
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Neckbeards is basically an alternative word for incel, if that helps. The same group that has terrorist cells like the one who helped arrange the mosque shooting in Christchurch. So yeah they aren't all innocent
Load More Replies... Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
On a post titled about neckbeards, this was the first ad I got 😆: Screenshot...181557.png
Daniel Marsh 4 years ago (edited)
Not too familiar with "neckbeards." Fedoras... Anime... beards... and MAGA hats? Seems like they're simultaneously being called Trumpsters and hipsters, which seems unlikely. But then, I'm an old married guy, so what do I know. It just seems that venting pure hatred upon anyone doesn't seem very cool.
Yort 4 years ago
Nobody’s venting pure hatred except the incels. They’re ugly on the inside, they act like women owe them everything and get pissed off when women refuse them, and they refuse to shower. Yes how dare people be annoyed about that.
Load More Replies... TheKnightOwl 4 years ago
Nasty generalisations aren't exactly the best way to show people how to be better humans.
Little Wonder 4 years ago
"It's not nice to be mean to neckbeards" say the comments. To which I reply, check out an incel forum and see how much hate they have for anyone who isn't a straight white male. Being mean to someone for their CHOICE in how they interact with the world is not at all the same as being mean to someone for something they can't control.
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
Then why is being mean to ugly people (their looks being a thing they can't control) so socially accepted and encouraged?
Load More Replies... David Blake 4 years ago (edited)
I have a neck beard, not by choice, I shave it every once I a while when it gets too long. I have great hygiene, anime is ok I guess, I have zero swords,think fedoras look ridiculous... isnt it kind of wrong to judge someone based on their appearance? I'm not gonna lie, this brought my already low self esteem even lower. Thanks BP.😞
Jo Choto 4 years ago
I know quite a few people who would be put into this category. All I can say is that most of them are really nice people who are just on the fringes of social normalcy. Whether they are on the autism spectrum (as am I) or have mental health issues, or atypical personalities, like everyone else, they are just looking for companionship and belonging. I don't want those people lumped together with the open misogynists and haters who deserve to be scorned and ridiculed.
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago (edited)
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Load More Replies... Joel Hopkins 4 years ago
I clearly am not the nerd I thought I was, or spend much time on the internet, because I don't get most of this.
Leo Domitrix 4 years ago
Mental health awareness, please, and also some mental health *treatment*. Thank you.
J. F. 4 years ago
Appearence, interests and social anxiety (afraid to ask a girl out) aren't the factor to be a neckbeard - it's the personality and behaviour that's to blame.
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago (edited)
Wikipedia has a definition, and urban dictionary, but some believe its more about appearance, others more about the behaviour, and some a mixture I guess?
Load More Replies... F. H. 4 years ago
I just don't get all the fedora hate. Fedoras a cool. Indiana Jones wears a fedora. Neckbeards usually wear trilbys, not fedoras. It's a totally different hat. Trilbys can be cool too, but you have to be meet certain criteria to wear them properly. Those are being a jazz singer, a hardboiled detective or in a similar profession.
Goth mouse (they/them) 4 years ago
Damn i always wear a fedora but im not one of these gross weird creepy pervs 🤮 i just like fedoras goths wear them too!
-alex_the_trans_demon- 4 years ago
Same. I have one black fedora with a faux rose on it and I love it so much.
Load More Replies... Biljana Malesevic 4 years ago
I saw disturbingly many incels on youtube and internet, but what worries me more is there are women who are also incels towards other women and speak against women and feminism on social medias, requesting men should get more rights and preaching how "too privileged" women are today. Many of these women are highly educated. Why?
Jo Davies 4 years ago
Thinking the Incel jokes are inappropriate atm. It has been 2 days since Jake Davison who, after ranting on I Tetney about being an Incel, s**t his mother, 4 year old girl and her adoptive father and two others before taking his own life, in Plymouth, England. Can't laugh at this post.
Ryan Deschanel 4 years ago
No. Also, being hated and rejected by everyone for being too ugly to be loved is the only incel thing.
Load More Replies... Alex the Country Dog 4 years ago
Another unkind, bullying, stereotyping BP post. This site is so frustrating how it alternates between this kind of ugly, mean-spirited humanity, and those uplifting, charming, and anti-bullying posts. I truly wish BP would just choose kindness every time, and leave the slobbering, mass hatred to reddit. Guess not as many clicks though 💔
Samantha Lomb 4 years ago
See its that sort of baked in misogyny ( and the occasional terrorist act against women) that makes incel/ neckbeards so unpalatable. Its not "man hating"
Load More Replies... Aliquid A 4 years ago
no no no no no, not "anti-male", just "anti-jerk". Every negative post is about a specific TYPE of male, not men in general. But to be fair to you... there are very few posts about problematic types of females.
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