30 Entitled 'Neckbeards' Who Showed Their True Colors, As Shared By This Online Group (New Pics)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.