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man of culture
What does man of culture mean?
A tongue-in-cheek honorific for a person whose tastes are admired, especially fans of ecchi or niche anime, from the 'I see you're a man of culture as well' meme.
"You watch that too? Ah, a fellow man of culture."
Origin
Meme caption from Arakawa Under the Bridge, spread as a reaction image around 2018.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'man of culture' mean?
It is a tongue-in-cheek honorific for someone whose tastes are admired, especially fans of ecchi or niche anime.
Where does 'man of culture' come from?
It comes from the 'I see you're a man of culture as well' meme, whose caption originated from Arakawa Under the Bridge and spread as a reaction image around 2018.
Is 'man of culture' an insult?
No, it is playful praise, usually said with a wink to acknowledge shared taste in anime.
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