30 Entitled ‘Neckbeards’ Who Showed Their True Colors, As Shared By This Online Group (New Pics)
Far from everyone that you’ll meet online will be a polite, understanding, and upstanding member of society. What a shocker, we know! Some of the most arrogant, misogynistic, insecure people that you’ll find online are being called ‘neckbeards,’ and they spread their warped view of reality every chance they get on social media.
Just because you have an actual neckbeard or you like anime doesn’t actually make you, well, a neckbeard. However, the infamous neckbeards are stereotypically portrayed with beards on their necks, wearing fedoras, and sometimes even wielding katanas (made of steel folded 1,000,000 times, of course) while doing anime poses. But what makes neckbeards unique is their raging hatred of women, society, and themselves. To them, they’re ‘perfect’ as they are—the world is wrong, and has to adapt to their norms. And the worst of the bunch end up getting shamed on the r/justneckbeardthings subreddit.
An online community of 903k+ members, it gently pokes fun at the most toxic people you’ll meet on the interwebz. They’re loud. They have no idea how to be polite. And they’ve got the emotional range of teaspoons, with zeroes where their emotional intelligence scores should be. Scroll down for the worst neckbeards to be found online.
Bored Panda got in touch with comedy writer and author Ariane Sherine, who is an active social media user and has been on Twitter for over 13 years, to hear her take on neckbeards, how to deal with them, and whether there's any hope for guys who behave awfully on the internet and in real-life. Unfortunately, she's had to deal with a lot of nasty guys online who tried to mansplain stuff to her. Read on for the full exclusive interview and to learn why it's best not to argue with people like that.
We hope you’re not allergic to fedoras, Doritos, and Mountain Dew, dear Pandas, because things are about to get intense! And when you’re done with this list, take a peek at Bored Panda’s previous feature of ‘Just Neckbeard Things’ right over here.
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Sorry Ladies, They're Picky
Ah, Yes, Only Men Are True Artists...
Elon Said It So It Must Be True.
Social media pro and comedy writer Ariane, from the UK, shared with Bored Panda her take as to why neckbeards have so much arrogance and why they look down on women.
"I think it all stems from insecurity as well as sadness and rage that women aren't interested in them. I've met lots of guys like this on Twitter and it's quite depressing to witness. I love the 'thank you for your opinion, random man' meme because it perfectly sums up their mansplaining," she told us.
The Most High Effort Title Of All Time Yall. Geek Girls Are Valid. Neckbeards Are Not Valid
Real geek here, I have the most amazing and beautiful fiancé ever who just like me works in IT. There are geek girls, and there are geeks who are not misogynistic. We respect and love each other. Coincidently I always wonder what did I do to convince her to be with me but would forever feel lucky.
I Cant Begin To Describe How Much This Shit Gets On My Nerves
Not Your Typical Neckbeard Looks-Wise, But I’m Getting The Energy
Ariane believes that life's far too short to argue with neckbeards online. She either mutes them or blocks them. Meanwhile, she explained what to do if rudeness and harassment turn into stalking.
"I had a stalker online and just blocked them on every social platform until they ran out of ways to contact me. But if they're making threats then you need to contact the police," she urged people to consider contacting law enforcement if things are getting out of hand.
Does This Apply Here?
As A Former Neckbeard Myself, This Is A True Story
“Alpha Male”
We were curious if Ariane believes there's any hope for neckbeards and how someone with awful behavior (both online and in real life) can become more aware of the impact their actions are having on everyone else.
"Sadly it's all contingent upon them taking feedback on board and becoming a nicer person in response to criticism. Few guys like this are willing to do that—they tend to be more likely to double down when confronted, especially if the person criticizing them is a woman. It's better to cut your losses and not waste your time," the comedy writer and social media expert told Bored Panda that these sorts of guys tend to get defensive and it's often not worth the effort to try and help them.
What Neckbeards Think Is Currently Going On In Japan
Natural Birth Control
Somewhat unrelated, but she's the voice actress who played Azula in ATLA
A Tale Of Two Tweets
Founded all the way back in 2013, the ‘Just Neckbeard Things’ subreddit has carved out a sizeable niche for itself. They mock “those who adorn their necks with proud man fur,” but they know where to draw the line. There’s absolutely no tolerance for bullying or witch-hunts.
Despite the fact that someone might be an utter jerk with the social manners of a troglodyte online, they don’t deserve to be bombarded with hate. You never know if someone’s managed to turn their life around by now: they might cringe at their own posts from way back in the day as much as the screenshots make the r/justneckbeardthings community cringe. Nobody should have to stoop down to the level of neckbeards, you have to rise above that impulse.
Excel Has Always Been A Problem For Me.
Dew You Accept M’offering?
Uncomfortable Truths: Neckbeard Edition
The subreddit also frowns upon content reposts, people acting like actual neckbeards, and everyone who isn’t nice to turtles. Remember folks, turtles are our friends, not food!
According to Urban Dictionary, neckbeards tend to have an inflated sense of self-worth, are extremely entitled, and feel like women ‘owe’ them attention, affection, and other things.
“The name is a reference to the poor grooming and hygiene standards typically held by such men, with the result that their facial hair is unkempt and extends down their neck. 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,” Urban Dictionary explains.
This Ain't His First Rodeo. Taking Notes?
Imagine Putting Those Skills To Good Use
I Get Real *"If A Neckbeard Had A Girlfriend" Vibe From This Guy
You’re the whiny b**ch. Your case was done with your headline. Don’t go down on me, I’ll never reciprocate, and truthfully I’d kick you to the curb the first time! Alpha my a*s! 🤣
I never understood men who think that touching a woman’s “special area” with their mouth/tongue is gross and disgusting (no matter how often the woman bathes) but they axiomatically expect all women to happily touch THEIR “special area” with our mouth/tongues and be GLAD for the opportunity, even if they only shower once a week!
Load More Replies...With that personality it's an absolute wonder that this guy got a date in the first place.
Yep. This isn't a "whiny drama queen". Chica broke up with you and you aren't accepting it. Hopefully she's applied for the restraining order already. I've had it happen, too. I broke up with him. He kept calling and emailing. I eventually emailed back reminding him I broke up with him. Then he was mad because "I broke up with him over email." Because apparently when I told him in person that it was over, I was just mad and didn't mean it. Then it "wasn't fair" that I broke up with him. Apparently he didn't think his behavior merited a break up, so the break up was invalid. I owed it to him to stay until he did something sufficiently heinous. The fact that I didn't want to see him, talk to him, touch him, or hear his whiny voice ever again was irrelevant. He apparently knew how I was supposed to feel. How I thought I felt was wrong. I just needed to listen and surely I would realize that I didn't find him increasingly repulsive and scary. He was clearly such a Nice Guy, right?
Load More Replies...Exactly. If it's "not his responsibility to get her off", he shouldn't be whining about his blue balls being ignored by her either.
Load More Replies...She didn't acknowledge u because some other man was lucky enough to have his face buried in that kitty u chose to ignore. Oh looks like ur blue balls and getting urself off are now ur responsibility
Men getting advice from other men about women is a winning plan. Much like inmates giving legal advice to other inmates.
Yes, YAITA. Also, maybe I don’t have a great grasp on this Alpha male thing, but would an Alpha stand outside someone’s door and wait for 7 hours for anything?
OK, it's not your thing. Just know that it's her perfect right to find a partner who isn't scary, and has a tongue that feels like Idris Elba's voice sounds. Then everyone is happy.
Off topic, but I love the statement "has a tongue that feels like Idris Elba's voice sounds"!
Load More Replies...As if giving a woman sexual pleasure is emasculating but standing outside her appartment for 7 hours is a total alpha behaviour?
You don't like going down on her? Maybe try give someone the head? Chances are u like that better
If it's not your responsability to "get her off" guess it's not her responsability to "get you off" . Keep your balls blue and spoiler alert: it seems to me that she doesn't feel her responsability to be your gf anymore.
Thoughts, you ask? She's been ignoring you for two weeks and you spent SEVEN HOURS outside her home with no acknowledgement from her. She broke up with you for very good reasons and your title has changed from boyfriend to stalker. Stop contacting her and reach out to a mental health professional instead before you end up in front of a judge.
There’s a guy who doesn’t realize yet that he got taken out with the trash…
I would never go down on a guy unless he actually returned the favor. Many women wouldn't as well. Also I highly doubt he knows how to get her off. She probably has to fake it since we all know simply doing penetration is not even to please a woman. And finally, wouldn't giving a woman oral and giving her an orgasm, be the truly "alpha" thing? I mean what kind of "alpha" wants to brag about their woman thinking their man is horrible in bed and is not satisfied? Wouldn't it be better to brag about actually pleasing your girlfriend and being able to actually make her orgasm?
Hope so but if this is true he's a total stalker. Hope she stays safe
Load More Replies...I gotta say, as a hetero male, I would much rather give than receive. every. single. time
Please explain AITA what it means. I have seen it and searched but it says different things it means.
Ah, it autocorrected to AIDA when I searched. Okey, i understand what it means.
Load More Replies...sounds like you're single, and haven't realised it yet, matey.
Thoughts are simple, he's a cockwomble that the lassie should dump.
I'm sorry, but I don't believe for one moment that this neckbeard actually has a girlfriend.
Unless it's his hand, he does NOT get her off every time, either.
Load More Replies...Personally, performing cunnilingus is my preferred act. I find it far more intimate. Schmuck.
If anyone, male or female, starts that Alpha, Beta sh*t... run. It's not even a red flag. It's a big old strobing neon sign reading... D**k alert
If a guy, and his buddies, call themselves "Alphas", they aren't Alphas. They definitely fit the "Omega" category (idiots who are in service to Alphas).
Hahaha. Is this a real person? If so, I see a lot of hand lotion in his future.
An alpha male wouldn't hang outside her apartment for 7 hours. Sounds exactly what an incel would do if they ever left their mom's basement.
My thoughts: #1, TMI. #2, If you are looking on social media for validation of your sexual prowess/ "alpha maleness", you need to seek professional help. #3, If you are looking on social media for a solution for your pent-up sexual frustration, you are an idiot.
“Such an attitude allows them to place the blame for their failed social interactions on others rather than undertake self-examination and improvement.” Usually, neckbeards believe that women should be subservient to them and they have very unrealistic expectations of what romantic relationships ‘should’ be like. In short, they want the world to laud them as people who are absolutely wonderful and worthy of love, yet they don’t take the steps to improve themselves to be worthy of that kind of stardom.
One of the most iconic pieces of attire that neckbeards wear is the fedora. You see, they view themselves as “respectable gentlemen” though, in reality, they’re timid keyboard warriors who need to eat better, exercise more, and take better care of their lives. Ironically, they treat others the way they treat their bodies—poorly.
This Is The Most Neck Beardiest Thing I've Seen In A While. The Second Picture Is His, Telling Her She Has A Long Way To Go
Darn Succubus...
Keemstar Keeming...
Earlier, Bored Panda spoke about self-improvement with fitness expert and entrepreneur Jack Bly, who told us about losing weight, dieting, exercising, and living a higher quality life.
"The foods you are eating need to be high in protein and high volume in order to fill you up," he said that constantly feeling hungry will mean that you’re more likely to fall back into your bad eating and snacking habits. You have to feel full in order to progress towards your fitness goals.
According to the fitness expert, anyone who’s looking to lose a bit of weight should prioritize weightlifting. In his opinion, doing this alongside some cardio is optimal.
Who Could This Be?
No Way Is This Guy Under 30
That was... Disgusting and the most poorly hidden attempt to get a nude video as possible
And It Shows
BROOO SHOWING OTHERS YOUR PENIS IS NEVER RIGHT UNLESS YOU'RE DOING...ya know,...
"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 explained to Bored Panda.
“Get very clear on the CHOICE,” fitness expert Jack told us that the people dissatisfied with their lives have to take a good hard look at what their lives are like now, and where they want to end up in the near future.
"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 was very blunt that, in his view, “it isn’t much of a choice at the end of the day."
Even Elephants Can Be Neckbeards
yes well an elephant is an animal ... so... we don't expect that much of it.
"Unlike The Average Woman"
Freudian Slip
A lot of people can feel embarrassed by their past mistakes. Nobody’s perfect, and we all have to make a ton of mistakes to (hopefully) end up going down the right path. Psychologist Lee Chambers explained to Bored Panda that laughter is a powerful tool that helps us fight back against intense feelings of embarrassment, whatever the source might be.
"If the feelings are intense, try taking a few slow, deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth, calming your nervous system and physiological response. In a similar way to laughter, smiling can be effective in shifting your state to the positive. There are times when playing down or even ignoring the feelings can be helpful in the moment, taking the edge off, but it is important that you accept them and express them if it's something significant," the mental health expert shared with Bored Panda that it’s important for individuals to try and embrace uncomfortable feelings instead of developing the habit of running away from them.
~ Maidenless ~ Logic: If You’re Famous You’re Going To Get Stalkers And You Deserve It.
Sounds like someone doesn't understand the basic concepts of consent and respect
How Charming
well given that he's a 2/10 he's obviously wanting someone to "complete" him.
“Be Careful Because I Will Knock” Absolutely Disgusting
Note: this post originally had 100 images. It’s been shortened to the top 30 images based on user votes.
"Because the feelings of embarrassment are generated from a past event, anything that brings you into the present moment can bring relief. Try to avoid saying sorry, as it will keep taking you back to the moment. You can even keep your biggest embarrassing moments top of mind, having reflected and realized that in hindsight, they weren't as big an issue as you felt at the time," he said.
"We can even reflect back on our blunders from the past, and with the emotion dampened, take some of the lessons and observations forward for next time we feel like we've messed up. By doing this, you will feel more courage even when the fear of embarrassment strikes, and sharing these stories will elicit others to share, quickly realizing we are not alone, and that nobody is perfect," Lee explained that being vulnerable with others about one’s mistakes and imperfections can help forge genuine connections.
All I can think is if I was any of these mens mothers, I would want to throw myself off a bridge. I can't imagine giving birth and spending years raising a kid for it to turn out like these neckbeards. What a disappointment.
I made it further than I thought I would. Why do I subject myself to these posts?
Stomach churning day on BP today. There goes another chunk of my faith in humanity
I had to stop reading. Too triggering. And then thinking about my daughters as they grow up. God.
Same. Right now she says she doesn't want to date or anything because she's watched ID.
Load More Replies...1 problem with a lot of this guys: they think them being virgins is the problem, them not having sex being the problem. Thing is, a healthy relationship with a spouse of any kind is not mainly about sex - not in the long run. It's about an emotional and close relation that trancend the sex thing. Sex is nice, obviously, and It can equally obvious be an important part of said relation. But if a guy (or anyone) has that sex as their main goal, they will never manage to become a balanced and stable potential partner for the long run. Because It's not what you can get out of it. It's about what you can give.
These jackasses don’t realize that when you’re only interested in transactional relationships, you need to offer something on your end of the transaction. Also, people who are only interested in transactional relationships are emotionally and mentally bankrupt.
"WtF BP bad articuul" Sorry if this article touched a nerve, but we should all be able to agree that trying to ignore a problem does nothing to work towards a solution. Many of the behaviours highlighted here are extreme red-flags or downright dangerous. Also keep noted, this article highlights a prevalent issue with these types of men (pedophilia). Maybe neoteny is one of your things, maybe not, though just because something isn't a problem in your own little world doesn't mean it isn't for somebody else.
Gah, really BP? A post about incels and neckbeards? Must have been a slow day for good articles then huh. Is it me or is BP on a slow downward slide these days?
BoredPanda started it's descent into just another listicle site when they started censoring posts that featured great works of art that *gasp* just happened to show the female form and started to censor words like sex, die, death, d**k, and suicide. They went downhill when they started to temporarily suspend the accounts of their good users who just happened to get one comment down-voted -9 and yet never ever respond to any of requests to remove what I think are some of the worst trolls I've ever seen on a listicle site. This site has actual writers with fascinating talents and backgrounds, therefore, for the life of me I can't understand why they don't use their employees' talents. Instead it is turning into a more high-brown Buzzfeed. It's a shame as BoredPanda actually used to have a lot of really neat artwork articles. Sadly, it's mostly stuffy reposted from Reddit and Am I the A*****e posts now.
Load More Replies...Some of these comments, I think do they need to be shown to the police? Like with number 30, is that some that she should go to the police about?
Here's what confuses me about neckbeards. It's always short. Why? They won't bother to shave, but insist on keeping those scraggly face-pubes short. Doesn't make sense to me. I long stopped trimming the neck portion of my beard because it helps make it more full. It's 3ft long, groomed and usually full of jewelry. Are these guys just unable to grow it past a certain length? Or do they not wanna deal with the extra work that comes with a long beard?
I think they do shave. They're just too lazy to bother doing more than once every 2 or 3 weeks. You know, maybe when they take their once-monthly shower?
Load More Replies...A lot of unearned confidence. I bet behind each of these losers is a parent telling them how great and misunderstood they are. Helicopter parenting is such a manipulation of reality. This is the end result.
honest question here, whats the difference from neck beard and a nice guy?
I hate that they stole fedoras 😭 mine was my absolute favourite hat, its a witchy girls one with moon phases decorating it from a goth make so hopefully it doesnt count 😥
All I can think is if I was any of these mens mothers, I would want to throw myself off a bridge. I can't imagine giving birth and spending years raising a kid for it to turn out like these neckbeards. What a disappointment.
I made it further than I thought I would. Why do I subject myself to these posts?
Stomach churning day on BP today. There goes another chunk of my faith in humanity
I had to stop reading. Too triggering. And then thinking about my daughters as they grow up. God.
Same. Right now she says she doesn't want to date or anything because she's watched ID.
Load More Replies...1 problem with a lot of this guys: they think them being virgins is the problem, them not having sex being the problem. Thing is, a healthy relationship with a spouse of any kind is not mainly about sex - not in the long run. It's about an emotional and close relation that trancend the sex thing. Sex is nice, obviously, and It can equally obvious be an important part of said relation. But if a guy (or anyone) has that sex as their main goal, they will never manage to become a balanced and stable potential partner for the long run. Because It's not what you can get out of it. It's about what you can give.
These jackasses don’t realize that when you’re only interested in transactional relationships, you need to offer something on your end of the transaction. Also, people who are only interested in transactional relationships are emotionally and mentally bankrupt.
"WtF BP bad articuul" Sorry if this article touched a nerve, but we should all be able to agree that trying to ignore a problem does nothing to work towards a solution. Many of the behaviours highlighted here are extreme red-flags or downright dangerous. Also keep noted, this article highlights a prevalent issue with these types of men (pedophilia). Maybe neoteny is one of your things, maybe not, though just because something isn't a problem in your own little world doesn't mean it isn't for somebody else.
Gah, really BP? A post about incels and neckbeards? Must have been a slow day for good articles then huh. Is it me or is BP on a slow downward slide these days?
BoredPanda started it's descent into just another listicle site when they started censoring posts that featured great works of art that *gasp* just happened to show the female form and started to censor words like sex, die, death, d**k, and suicide. They went downhill when they started to temporarily suspend the accounts of their good users who just happened to get one comment down-voted -9 and yet never ever respond to any of requests to remove what I think are some of the worst trolls I've ever seen on a listicle site. This site has actual writers with fascinating talents and backgrounds, therefore, for the life of me I can't understand why they don't use their employees' talents. Instead it is turning into a more high-brown Buzzfeed. It's a shame as BoredPanda actually used to have a lot of really neat artwork articles. Sadly, it's mostly stuffy reposted from Reddit and Am I the A*****e posts now.
Load More Replies...Some of these comments, I think do they need to be shown to the police? Like with number 30, is that some that she should go to the police about?
Here's what confuses me about neckbeards. It's always short. Why? They won't bother to shave, but insist on keeping those scraggly face-pubes short. Doesn't make sense to me. I long stopped trimming the neck portion of my beard because it helps make it more full. It's 3ft long, groomed and usually full of jewelry. Are these guys just unable to grow it past a certain length? Or do they not wanna deal with the extra work that comes with a long beard?
I think they do shave. They're just too lazy to bother doing more than once every 2 or 3 weeks. You know, maybe when they take their once-monthly shower?
Load More Replies...A lot of unearned confidence. I bet behind each of these losers is a parent telling them how great and misunderstood they are. Helicopter parenting is such a manipulation of reality. This is the end result.
honest question here, whats the difference from neck beard and a nice guy?
I hate that they stole fedoras 😭 mine was my absolute favourite hat, its a witchy girls one with moon phases decorating it from a goth make so hopefully it doesnt count 😥