"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
"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
This poem won't stop me from channeling my inner Tom Selleck when the mood strikes.
I sure do love my tight pants 😂
Wonderful little slice-of-life poems!
thanks :)
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.
I love chai
Nothing wrong with that 😊
"Chomp waves down", haha! I like that.
Back in the days of IRC, I'd slurp a ramen noodle like this:
:P~~~~~~~~~~
indeed a funny one. chuckle, chuckle, tee hee. I like it.