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KALIKIANO KALEI's avatar

"Demure is an adjective that means reserved, modest, quiet, and well-behaved. It is historically used to describe someone—usually a woman or girl—who is polite, soft-spoken, and not overly flashy in their appearance or actions.

"Traditional Meaning

"Personality: Being shy, humble, or hesitant to draw attention to oneself.

"Appearance: Wearing clothing that is conservative, simple, and not showy.Example: "She gave a demure smile and politely declined the dessert."

"Modern & Slang Context

"The word saw a massive spike in popularity thanks to a viral internet trend.

"The "Demure" Trend:

"Originated by influencer Jools Lebron, who coined the catchphrase "very demure, very mindful".

"Ironic Usage: Online, the term is frequently used playfully or ironically to describe someone being exceptionally polite, behaving properly, or gracefully carrying out everyday tasks. Example: "Showing up to work on time with a modest outfit? Very demure, very mindful."

Overall nice, good even. But 'DEMURE' to describe a man?! As Bill the Cat in Bloom County famously put it (while coughing up a hair-ball): ACKKKKKKKKKKKKK! Are there even such male individuals left in our modern world?! HOLY GOOSEFEATHERS, Wanger! -K2

Casey's avatar

This poem won't stop me from channeling my inner Tom Selleck when the mood strikes.

Eugene's avatar

I sure do love my tight pants 😂

Tyler, the Portly Politico's avatar

Wonderful little slice-of-life poems!

VerumSerum's avatar

Baggy pants have made a reappearance as everyone is obsessed with the 90s now so less buttocks. Looks like chai made a guest appearance again.

VerumSerum's avatar

Nothing wrong with that 😊

Seven, the Archivist's avatar

"Chomp waves down", haha! I like that.

Back in the days of IRC, I'd slurp a ramen noodle like this:

:P~~~~~~~~~~

Jay's avatar

indeed a funny one. chuckle, chuckle, tee hee. I like it.