{"id":1437,"date":"2022-04-07T09:35:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/?p=1437"},"modified":"2022-04-07T09:35:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:35:47","slug":"what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Neckbeard? (The Slang, The Style, and the Solution)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Neckbeard. A seemingly straightforward word with a ton of complexity. What is a neckbeard? The definition depends on who you ask.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The term neckbeard has multiple meanings. In its simplest form, it refers to facial hair growing predominantly on the neck area. Neckbeard is also a slang term commonly referring to a male loser who cares more about video games than hygiene and grooming. If a well-kept beard is a sign of dignity and cultivation, a neckbeard signals the opposite.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn more about the history of the neckbeard style and its evolution into urban slang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#Neckbeard_%E2%80%93_slang_vs_style\" title=\"Neckbeard &#8211; slang vs style\">Neckbeard &#8211; slang vs style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#The_neckbeard_style\" title=\"The neckbeard style\">The neckbeard style<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#Was_the_neckbeard_style_actually_popular\" title=\"Was the neckbeard style actually popular?\">Was the neckbeard style actually popular?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_beard_and_a_neckbeard\" title=\"What is the difference between a beard and a neckbeard?\">What is the difference between a beard and a neckbeard?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#What_is_the_neckbeard_stereotype\" title=\"What is the neckbeard stereotype?\">What is the neckbeard stereotype?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#When_did_the_neckbeard_stereotype_start\" title=\"When did the neckbeard stereotype start?\">When did the neckbeard stereotype start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#What_qualifies_as_a_neckbeard\" title=\"What qualifies as a neckbeard?\">What qualifies as a neckbeard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#Why_do_neckbeards_wear_fedoras\" title=\"Why do neckbeards wear fedoras?\">Why do neckbeards wear fedoras?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#How_do_you_know_if_youre_a_neckbeard\" title=\"How do you know if you&#8217;re a neckbeard?\">How do you know if you&#8217;re a neckbeard?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#How_do_you_fix_a_neckbeard\" title=\"How do you fix a neckbeard?\">How do you fix a neckbeard?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#How_far_down_your_neck_should_your_beard_grow\" title=\"How far down your neck should your beard grow?\">How far down your neck should your beard grow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/what-is-a-neckbeard-slang-style\/#Can_a_neckbeard_ever_look_good\" title=\"Can a neckbeard ever look good?\">Can a neckbeard ever look good?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neckbeard_%E2%80%93_slang_vs_style\"><\/span>Neckbeard &#8211; slang vs style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to decipher the definition of neckbeard, responses may vary depending on the age of the person you are asking. A 60-year-old is likely to discuss facial hair location, while a Millennial will probably go off on a pop culture tangent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Neckbeard can refer to an actual beard style and facial hair location or be a derogatory term used for someone with questionable personality traits.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the slang definition of neckbeard is the most popular. Look in the Urban Dictionary and you will see descriptions of video-addicted, basement-dwelling men with a penchant for anime, swords, and My Little Pony t-shirts. Throw in a lack of personal hygiene and you have the stereotypical neckbeard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn back the clock a few decades and the term neckbeard conjured up a more literal meaning:  facial hair growing on the neck. In some cases, this was a beard style by choice. However, sometimes it was a beard \u201cstyle\u201d born out of necessity. If men couldn\u2019t grow a full beard on the face, they capitalized on where they could grow the masculine strands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_neckbeard_style\"><\/span>The neckbeard style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After digging through the historical archives, it looks like the first time the term \u201cneckbeard\u201d was used, at least in print, was 1847. Charles Sealsfield discussed the five types of beards in his novel <em>Rambleton<\/em>. Neckbeard made the list probably due to the fact he sported one himself at times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The true neckbeard style is created when hair grows on the neck only. It is not paired with a facial beard. Some men can grow neck hair more easily than they can facial hair. A neckbeard is an alternative if facial hair is sparse and patchy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2022, however, the neckbeard doesn\u2019t have style status and is sure to receive ridicule. The look is bizarre, resembling a ruffled collar or lion mane gone wrong. Most men dealing with facial hair growth challenges choose minimalist beard styles like the Van Dyke or Goatee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Was_the_neckbeard_style_actually_popular\"><\/span>Was the neckbeard style actually popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It might be a stretch to say the neckbeard reached cult appeal, but it did have some high-profile proponents. These men wore it well and seemed confident doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The neckbeard achieved the height of its style status in the 19th century. Neckbeards were most popular among politicians, authors, and those in academia. Some of the most notable neckbeards belonged to Henry David Thoreau, Peter Cooper, and even the Roman emperor Nero.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Henry-David-Thoreau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Author and poet, Henry David Thoreau<\/a>, grew a pretty impressive neckbeard. In fact, his beard often looked like a ruffled extension of his shirt collar. He attributed this strategic placement of hair to preventing \u201cthroat colds.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I would be remiss if I didn\u2019t mention politico <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Peter-Cooper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter Cooper\u2019s impressive neck-do<\/a>. His bright, white puffy neck hair provided a perfect frame for his thin face structure. He went so far as to grow his neck hair up to his ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not quite as bushy as Cooper\u2019s neck tresses, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/empires\/romans\/empire\/nero.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nero\u2019s neckbeard is forever immortalized<\/a> in sculpture form. The infamous Roman emperor attracted women from all over the land while wearing a curly, short neckbeard reminiscent of a toothache bandage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_beard_and_a_neckbeard\"><\/span>What is the difference between a beard and a neckbeard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beard. Neckbeard. What\u2019s the difference?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Typical beard styles focus on facial hair whether it be on the chin or jawline. A neckbeard is hair that grows from the neck only while the face is devoid of hair. In today\u2019s beard culture, it&#8217;s common to see beard styles with some hair on the neck, but that usually involves hair on the face as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrities like David Beckham, Justin Timberlake, and Jonah Hill have been known to dip their toes into the neckbeard shallow end, but eventually cleaned it up. Of course, their neck hairs were paired up with some rather impressive facial hair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The neckbeards of yesteryear just don\u2019t cut it now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_neckbeard_stereotype\"><\/span>What is the neckbeard stereotype?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we\u2019re clear on the neckbeard style or lack thereof, let\u2019s discuss the stereotypical neckbeard that memes are made of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The neckbeard stereotype first emerged in the early 2000s and referred to a computer nerd. Over the next few years, the stereotype evolved to encompass an overweight, disheveled male content living in his parent\u2019s basement. His days were filled with food, computer gaming, and fantasy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of this stereotype began to run rampant and neckbeard memes like&nbsp; M\u2019lady and chicken nugget guy became staples during the next decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_did_the_neckbeard_stereotype_start\"><\/span>When did the neckbeard stereotype start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The switch from beard style to derogatory dig came at a time when online gaming was reaching a new frontier. Xbox consoles and in-game chat functions were revolutionizing how gamers played.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The earliest slang reference to neckbeard was made on a discussion thread for computer programmers in 2003. At this time, it was a term of endearment among fellow computer nerds. The term changed to include the overweight basement gamer in discussion boards a few years later.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As computers became more user-friendly, they also became a home to more gamers and more questionable behavior. Computer savvy guys, especially those who lived in mom and dad\u2019s basement, would frequently get into mischief when they weren\u2019t gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_qualifies_as_a_neckbeard\"><\/span>What qualifies as a neckbeard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are so many descriptions thrown out for neckbeards that it\u2019s hard to whittle down the qualifications. Browsing Reddit and sub-Reddit boards can lead down a creepy, dark tunnel and make you feel like you should scrub down with Clorox afterward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The essential neckbeard qualifications are large size, an unhealthy interest in video gaming, a lack of social interaction, and a weird fascination with graphic tees. They may also wear a fedora and trenchcoat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stereotypical neckbeard is overweight due to his sedentary lifestyle. His days are spent playing video games like <em>World of Warcraft<\/em> and using his computer geek skills to get into trouble in the far corners of the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neckbeards are considered social outcasts never making any traction with the ladies. They live in the same crumb-crusted T-shirts day in and day out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is neckbeard an insult?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you be offended if someone calls you a neckbeard? Unless you are extremely thick-skinned, probably so!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Neckbeard is considered an insult since the name is associated with a list of loser qualities. Most people don\u2019t enjoy having their large size, lack of hygiene and social ineptitude pointed out &#8211; especially if it isn&#8217;t accurate!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m sure there are some men out there that would wear the moniker as a badge of honor. So, if you don\u2019t mind being called out for your laziness, weirdness, and messiness, then embrace the term. However, if you would rather be known more for your achievements than for your idiosyncrasies the name-calling might sting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_neckbeards_wear_fedoras\"><\/span>Why do neckbeards wear fedoras?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever heard the phrase \u201cneckbeards wear fedoras\u201d? What does it mean? Glad you asked!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 2013, someone in a Reddit group posted a picture of actor-comedian, Jerry Messing, tipping a fedora. Jerry\u2019s physical appearance and obvious neck hair caused him to become a poster child for neckbeard memes. Many neckbeards also have an obsession with 1950s fashion which highlighted the fedora.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinemablend.com\/television\/2574000\/freaks-and-geeks-fedora-guy-jerry-messing-partially-paralyzed-covid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jerry Messing picture soon went viral<\/a>. He claims it was an old headshot to help him get back into acting. He had no idea it would be used to further the neckbeard movement. Ironically, he started Fedora Productions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hit show <em>Mad Men <\/em>first aired in 2007 around the height of the neckbeard label. Many so-called neckbeards binged the show perhaps believing that<em> <\/em>if they had been alive during the fedora-loving 1950s, they would be highly sought after instead of shunned by women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_youre_a_neckbeard\"><\/span>How do you know if you&#8217;re a neckbeard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If some of the above traits and qualities are starting to worry you, don\u2019t panic. Just because you might be a little lazy in the grooming department and have a fondness for Mortal Kombat doesn\u2019t make you a neckbeard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know you\u2019re a neckbeard if you obsessively listen to neckbeard-created music, a katana is your prized possession, you solely wear obscure teen clothing, and you avoid the outdoors like the plague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Still wondering if you\u2019re in danger of the neckbeard tag? Here\u2019s the true litmus test &#8211; You might be a neckbeard if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>You listen to Blues Traveler on repeat <\/strong>&#8211; I\u2019ll admit their one hit is worth a listen, but if you know any of their other lyrics by heart you might be a neckbeard. If John Popper (neckbeard extraordinaire) posters wallpaper your basement abode, you KNOW you are.<\/li><li><strong>You never leave home without your katana<\/strong> &#8211; The world is a dangerous place, but if you\u2019re always ready to slay dragons with your sword, you\u2019re definitely a neckbeard.<\/li><li><strong>Your wardrobe was exclusively purchased at Hot Topic<\/strong> &#8211; T-shirts are wardrobe staples, but if you only wear Twilight Sparkle Pony or My Hero Academia graphic tees, you\u2019re a neckbeard.<\/li><li><strong>The last time you saw the light of day was the Obama administration<\/strong> &#8211; It\u2019s perfectly normal to crave a few hours of solitude to clear your mind and binge on Yellowstone, but if you\u2019ve taken up residence in a basement tomb and still think it\u2019s 2016, you\u2019re a neckbeard.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_fix_a_neckbeard\"><\/span>How do you fix a neckbeard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re rubbing your neck right now and feel a little stubble, no need to fear. If you don\u2019t want to bring the neckbeard back, no problem. It\u2019s an easy fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regular shaving of the neck area is the best way to fix a neckbeard. Beard hair grows at different rates in different areas. Neck hair grows faster in some men than the hair on the face which can lead to an unbalanced beard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reversing the signs of neckbeardom is easy with the right razor and some frothy lather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_down_your_neck_should_your_beard_grow\"><\/span>How far down your neck should your beard grow?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How should you groom your beard to avoid a possible neckbeard situation?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A little hair on the neck is acceptable. If you have a shorter beard, neck hair will be more noticeable and can make you look unkempt. If you have a longer, fuller beard, some neck hair is normal. A good rule of thumb is to shave any neck hair that is visible below the lowest point of your beard.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you have some facial hair partnered with your neck hair most people won\u2019t judge. However, if the neck hair takes center stage, it\u2019s time for a grooming session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_neckbeard_ever_look_good\"><\/span>Can a neckbeard ever look good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neckbeard beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in today\u2019s world, there\u2019s a fine line between trendsetter and weirdo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While 19th-century women might have been attracted to a well-worn neckbeard, today\u2019s women aren\u2019t as enthusiastic. The neckbeard is not attractive to most women. Even men who wear one admit it\u2019s a \u201cbad look<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most recent examples of a neckbeard is pro football player<a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/2322425-andrew-luck-says-his-mother-and-girlfriend-hate-his-neck-beard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Andrew Luck<\/a>. He grew a pretty impressive one a few years ago but admitted that both his mom and girlfriend hated it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also admitted it didn\u2019t look good, but he hated shaving during the season. No surprise, it soon met its demise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neckbeard. A seemingly straightforward word with a ton of complexity. What is a neckbeard? The definition depends on who you ask.&nbsp; The term neckbeard has multiple meanings. In its simplest form, it refers to facial hair growing predominantly on the neck area. 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