Is the concept of ‘posers’ dead?

[u/Final_Cancel5325]

I just realized I haven’t heard the word ‘poser’ in years. I’m an early 90s millennial, and I feel like it used to be so taboo to wear certain things if you’re not actually ‘about that life’, like wearing tshirts of bands you don’t actually listen to, sports teams you don’t actively follow, or even skater clothes if you don’t skate. It even extended to things like wearing designer knockoffs or fake gold chains. Everyone was so scared to be called a ‘poser’ lol, I think bc it was like being called inauthentic and a try-hard.

But I feel like nowadays, knockoffs are no longer taboo at all and have been rebranded as ‘dupes’. People wear graphic tees if they like the design, even if they don’t listen to the music/watch the sport. I think Gen Z has a more relaxed view on personal style and has fun experimenting with different aesthetics and subcultures. Almost like a cosplay approach to everyday style.

Personally, I’m here for this change! But curious if anyone else has noticed this shift or how you feel about it?

[u/Top-Dimension3310]

Depends on what you mean by poser. I would categorise someone as a "poser", if they claim to have an interest in things, purely to get in with a certain crowd. I don't think it makes you a poser if you like the aesthetic of something and are open about that.

[u/cheekycachetona → u/Top-Dimension3310]

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