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Are The Straights OK?

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Is someone holding these poor souls hostage and forcing them to be together?

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[–] jsomae@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 day ago

I'm just looking at different Doctor Who characters aren't I.

[–] jsomae@lemmy.ml 28 points 1 day ago (1 children)

if you're none of these you might be φ-male

[–] wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

This needs far more upvotes than it has. Maybe people aren't familiar with the correct pronunciation of that letter?

[–] jsomae@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

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.

[–] wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

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).

[–] jsomae@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

when I see epsilon-iotas on campus, they tend to be diphthongs.

[–] PumpkinSkink@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They'll learn some new Greek letters soon, and been there'll be more.

[–] xiwi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] jsomae@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

astrology except you pick your starsign to fit your personality instead of the reverse, I guess

[–] wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

We have a term for this. It's called "making stuff up"

[–] xiwi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Omg That is so sigma-Aquarius of you

I've always been more of a "Regulus of Antimony" or "Rutile"

[–] nathanjent@programming.dev 6 points 1 day ago

It's just the same angry guy with 6 different styles.

[–] TheEighthDoctor@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 day ago

Alpha male is the stereotype of MLM salesman

[–] Sgt_choke_n_stroke@lemmy.world 71 points 2 days ago (1 children)

This alpha sigma omega bs is just astrology for men

[–] conditional_soup@lemm.ee 23 points 2 days ago (5 children)

/ 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.

[–] wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Worse yet, this is just a way to try to hierarchically categorize yourself as being simultaneously:

  1. part of an in-group,
  2. better than others
  3. 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.

[–] conditional_soup@lemm.ee 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Truly the manosphere made manifest.

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[–] satanmat@lemmy.world 41 points 2 days ago (2 children)

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.”

[–] debil@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

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?

[–] elevenbones@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] tempest@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 days ago

Out ligging some balls

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

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.

[–] wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 19 hours ago

I guess it is for me! :)

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 196 points 2 days ago (4 children)

The right rejects nonbinary gender identities. Immediately reinvents nonbinary gender identities.

[–] jsomae@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 day ago

They've invented the binary spectrum. It's definitely gender-binary, but it's also a spectrum!

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[–] egrets@lemmy.world 51 points 2 days ago (18 children)

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.)

[–] Soapbox@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

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.

[–] jsomae@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

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

[–] dontbelievethis@sh.itjust.works 25 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Bruce banner is not a gamma male? This is bullshit.

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[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 day ago

Lol they can't even come up with real life examples and have to resort to movie characters.

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[–] piranhaconda@mander.xyz 22 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They'd all look a lot better if they smiled more

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[–] smuuthbrane@sh.itjust.works 135 points 2 days ago (11 children)
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[–] damdy@lemm.ee 16 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Does anyone read into this bollocks?

May as well measure my head.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 1 day ago

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.

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