We explain what a poserwhy it is a socially rejected attitude and various examples. In addition, we tell you the origin of the term.
What is a poser?
In the slang of the internet and social networks, as well as that of urban tribes, a poser is an individual who pretends to be what he is notthat is, he assumes a pose or appearance with which to pass himself off as a member of an urban tribe or a counterculture, without professing any of its values or philosophies or social behaviors. This activity is also known as posture.
the word poser It comes from English, a language in which it can have the same meaning, and comes to Spanish as a loanword (that is, an Anglicism, which must always be written in italics in formal contexts), due to the strong influence of the Anglo-Saxon language in the world of the internet and social networks. Poser In Spanish it would be synonymous with “impostor”, “faker”, and even “snob”.
So, for example, a person who chooses his clothes to look like a punkbut does not adhere to the countercultural values of the movement and the urban tribe, can be accused of being a poserthat is, “posing like a punk” or “pretending to be a punk.” The distinction between posers and true followers can be very important for urban tribes and contemporary subcultures, given that these have a close link with personal and collective identity.
Some examples of use of the term poser are:
- “Jorge is a poserdresses skate but he doesn't even know how to ride a skateboard.”
- “With me there is no need for that routine of poser“I know who you really are.”
- “Ana says she loves classical music, but only when she is with that group of friends. It's a tremendous poser”.
Something similar happens with the so-called “culturetas”, a term intended in Spain for those who pretend to have a general culture or a certain cultural interest with the sole purpose of pleasing others or playing a leading role in a group.
Continue with: Hipster
References
- “Posture” in Wikipedia.
- “Poser” in Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
- “Poser” in Urban Dictionary.
