I'm just looking at different Doctor Who characters aren't I.
Are The Straights OK?
Is someone holding these poor souls hostage and forcing them to be together?
Rules:
- Post examples of toxic heteronormativity only.
- Be nice and respectful.
for more info, see larger rules post here: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/1444294
if you're none of these you might be φ-male
This needs far more upvotes than it has. Maybe people aren't familiar with the correct pronunciation of that letter?
Thanks! I think the correct pronunciation might technically be /ˈfaɪ/ (FYE), but I've heard it pronounced /ˈfi/ (FEE) often enough, I'm not sure.
According to Wikipedia, modern pronunciation agrees with us ("FEE"), but apparently ancient Greeks would have pronounced it "FEY" (or "FEY-EE", I can't quite tell to what degree epsilon-iota was a diphthong).
when I see epsilon-iotas on campus, they tend to be diphthongs.
Nice
They'll learn some new Greek letters soon, and been there'll be more.
Will they tho
Literally astrology lmao
astrology except you pick your starsign to fit your personality instead of the reverse, I guess
We have a term for this. It's called "making stuff up"
Omg That is so sigma-Aquarius of you
I've always been more of a "Regulus of Antimony" or "Rutile"
It's just the same angry guy with 6 different styles.
Alpha male is the stereotype of MLM salesman
This alpha sigma omega bs is just astrology for men
/ the new Meyers-Briggs Personality Test. It's literally an ego toy, something you use to enhance the narrative that you tell yourself about yourself.
Worse yet, this is just a way to try to hierarchically categorize yourself as being simultaneously:
- part of an in-group,
- better than others
- a paragon of your sex
It's just so pitifully shallow. Like, if you're going to stroke your own ego, at least do it with something unique to yourself. Define yourself by the people, experiences and things with which you surround yourself. Define yourself by the things you do. Literally anything that would make you more than a penis with wrapping paper and a voice-recorded greeting card saying how awesome the penis is.
Seriously? Not a single Brave New world reference??!!??
Alpha children wear grey. They work much harder than we do, because they're so frightfully clever. I'm really awfully glad I'm a Beta, because I don't work so hard. And then we are much better than the Gammas and Deltas. Gammas are stupid. They all wear green, and Delta children wear khaki. Oh no, I don't want to play with Delta children. And Epsilons are still worse.”
I guess the people who identify themself as " male" don't bother about books much.
What kind of kid picks out grey or khaki clothes?
Where's the Ligma Male?
Out ligging some balls
The choices are rather limited, but it's fun to use Latin I guess. Makes you sound smart, like your classifications have some cutting edge meaning. I generally use ancient wonders of the world as in..."Are you a 'Gardens of Babylon?' ". In all cases, and every case, you contain parts of all.
It's Greek.
I guess it is for me! :)
The right rejects nonbinary gender identities. Immediately reinvents nonbinary gender identities.
They've invented the binary spectrum. It's definitely gender-binary, but it's also a spectrum!
From the thread, for the morbidly curious:
Alpha males are assertive and dominant. They often take charge in social settings, have high social status, and are charismatic leaders. They're the center of attention, like a CEO who can effortlessly command a room.
Examples of alpha males in movies include King Leonidas, Captain America, and Thomas Shelby. These characters are strong leaders, exhibit courage, and inspire those around them, often fighting for principles or causes bigger than themselves.
Beta males are less dominant and more agreeable and cooperative. They play a passive role in social hierarchies and crave forming relationships. A supportive colleague who willingly takes on a secondary role is a typical beta male.
Characters like Ron Weasley, Samwise Gamgee, and Bruce Banner are beta males who excel in supportive roles.
Delta males often go unnoticed in social settings. They are neither dominant nor submissive and are fairly average in social interactions. Their adaptability makes them reliable, but they rarely lead.
An individual who follows instructions well but isn't a natural leader represents a Delta male. Harry Potter, Marty McFly, and Frodo Baggins are Delta males who reluctantly take on leadership roles when needed.
Gamma males are contrarians, often rejecting or challenging social norms. Their independent thinking sometimes makes them outsiders. A rebellious artist who struggles socially but is intelligent in other ways encapsulates this type.
Tony Stark, Jack Sparrow, and Han Solo are gamma males who challenge social expectations. They are highly independent, intelligent, and a bit rebellious, making them stand out.
Omega males are at the bottom of the social hierarchy and often lack social skills. They are typically introverted and may not lack self-confidence but are generally unpopular. They are often focused on specific interests, like a nerd who prefers solitude in his hobbies.
Peter Parker, Newt Scamander, and Walter Mitty are Omega males who may struggle with social interactions but are capable of extraordinary things when focused on their passions.
Sigma males reject traditional social hierarchies and value their independence and self-reliance. They share charismatic traits with Alphas but operate outside conventional norms. A lone wolf who doesn't seek validation from others embodies this archetype.
Bruce Wayne, James Bond, and John Wick are Sigma males who operate outside traditional hierarchies. They are charismatic, self-reliant, and work alone, unfettered by societal expectations.
(He then goes on to plug several books about how to attract women.)
I don't want to defend this astrology for incels BS. But I will say that the descriptions seem surprisingly positive. Usually when I hear people spouting this crap it's more along the lines of "If you aren't an Alpha, you are a Beta cuck little bitch" or similar.
Thank you for this thoughtful guide, you've actually somehow made me far more sympathetic to this arbitrary way of categorizing people.
Can I be an omega female
Lol they can't even come up with real life examples and have to resort to movie characters.
Does anyone read into this bollocks?
May as well measure my head.
May as well measure my head.
You joke, but they literally talk about measuring certain parts of people's faces and have weird terms for certain jaw types/sizes and shit.
It's real fucking weird.