if you're none of these you might be φ-male
This needs far more upvotes than it has. Maybe people aren't familiar with the correct pronunciation of that letter?
Thanks! I think the correct pronunciation might technically be /ˈfaɪ/ (FYE), but I've heard it pronounced /ˈfi/ (FEE) often enough, I'm not sure.
According to Wikipedia, modern pronunciation agrees with us ("FEE"), but apparently ancient Greeks would have pronounced it "FEY" (or "FEY-EE", I can't quite tell to what degree epsilon-iota was a diphthong).
when I see epsilon-iotas on campus, they tend to be diphthongs.
Nice
I'm just looking at different Doctor Who characters aren't I.
They'll learn some new Greek letters soon, and been there'll be more.
Will they tho
Literally astrology lmao
astrology except you pick your starsign to fit your personality instead of the reverse, I guess
We have a term for this. It's called "making stuff up"
Omg That is so sigma-Aquarius of you
I've always been more of a "Regulus of Antimony" or "Rutile"
This alpha sigma omega bs is just astrology for men
/ the new Meyers-Briggs Personality Test. It's literally an ego toy, something you use to enhance the narrative that you tell yourself about yourself.
Worse yet, this is just a way to try to hierarchically categorize yourself as being simultaneously:
It's just so pitifully shallow. Like, if you're going to stroke your own ego, at least do it with something unique to yourself. Define yourself by the people, experiences and things with which you surround yourself. Define yourself by the things you do. Literally anything that would make you more than a penis with wrapping paper and a voice-recorded greeting card saying how awesome the penis is.
The right rejects nonbinary gender identities. Immediately reinvents nonbinary gender identities.
They've invented the binary spectrum. It's definitely gender-binary, but it's also a spectrum!
Seriously? Not a single Brave New world reference??!!??
Alpha children wear grey. They work much harder than we do, because they're so frightfully clever. I'm really awfully glad I'm a Beta, because I don't work so hard. And then we are much better than the Gammas and Deltas. Gammas are stupid. They all wear green, and Delta children wear khaki. Oh no, I don't want to play with Delta children. And Epsilons are still worse.”
I guess the people who identify themself as " male" don't bother about books much.
It's just the same angry guy with 6 different styles.
Where's the Ligma Male?
Out ligging some balls
From the thread, for the morbidly curious:
Alpha males are assertive and dominant. They often take charge in social settings, have high social status, and are charismatic leaders. They're the center of attention, like a CEO who can effortlessly command a room.
Examples of alpha males in movies include King Leonidas, Captain America, and Thomas Shelby. These characters are strong leaders, exhibit courage, and inspire those around them, often fighting for principles or causes bigger than themselves.
Beta males are less dominant and more agreeable and cooperative. They play a passive role in social hierarchies and crave forming relationships. A supportive colleague who willingly takes on a secondary role is a typical beta male.
Characters like Ron Weasley, Samwise Gamgee, and Bruce Banner are beta males who excel in supportive roles.
Delta males often go unnoticed in social settings. They are neither dominant nor submissive and are fairly average in social interactions. Their adaptability makes them reliable, but they rarely lead.
An individual who follows instructions well but isn't a natural leader represents a Delta male. Harry Potter, Marty McFly, and Frodo Baggins are Delta males who reluctantly take on leadership roles when needed.
Gamma males are contrarians, often rejecting or challenging social norms. Their independent thinking sometimes makes them outsiders. A rebellious artist who struggles socially but is intelligent in other ways encapsulates this type.
Tony Stark, Jack Sparrow, and Han Solo are gamma males who challenge social expectations. They are highly independent, intelligent, and a bit rebellious, making them stand out.
Omega males are at the bottom of the social hierarchy and often lack social skills. They are typically introverted and may not lack self-confidence but are generally unpopular. They are often focused on specific interests, like a nerd who prefers solitude in his hobbies.
Peter Parker, Newt Scamander, and Walter Mitty are Omega males who may struggle with social interactions but are capable of extraordinary things when focused on their passions.
Sigma males reject traditional social hierarchies and value their independence and self-reliance. They share charismatic traits with Alphas but operate outside conventional norms. A lone wolf who doesn't seek validation from others embodies this archetype.
Bruce Wayne, James Bond, and John Wick are Sigma males who operate outside traditional hierarchies. They are charismatic, self-reliant, and work alone, unfettered by societal expectations.
(He then goes on to plug several books about how to attract women.)
So... horoscopes for the socially maladjusted
Nope, right wing bullshit repackaged to be attractive to young men, who want sex. Basically the idea is to naturalize hierachy in male groups, while at the same time isolating them socialy. When you try to dominate others, they usually do not like that and lets be clear most guys want to be the dominant kind in that kind of system. The funny part being that women also usually do not like it. There is a reason half the influencers in these sort of communities end up having to pay for women or just rape.
The choices are rather limited, but it's fun to use Latin I guess. Makes you sound smart, like your classifications have some cutting edge meaning. I generally use ancient wonders of the world as in..."Are you a 'Gardens of Babylon?' ". In all cases, and every case, you contain parts of all.
It's Greek.
I guess it is for me! :)
Alpha male is the stereotype of MLM salesman
I know this is terrible, but I find it fascinating in a sort of juvenile, teen magazine personality quiz, collect all the dolls type of way.
We've got our Businessman, Jock, Normcore main character, Sensitive Grunge Musician, Dweeb and Rebel.
Ignoring the manosphere bullshit and blithely viewing this as a team of characters planning a heist, or potential matches in a farming game or dating sim, how is this not kind of cool?
This is basically the Breakfast Club
Astrology for people who know how to get ahold of rohypnol.
Is someone holding these poor souls hostage and forcing them to be together?
Rules:
for more info, see larger rules post here: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/1444294
