beigeist

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Quotations 1.3 See also

[edit] English

The term “beigeist” is considered a neologism based on standardized Wiktionary criteria. Neologisms are newly acknowledged terms. They typically have not been in circulation long enough or widely enough for their social status to be determined. Neologisms can be nonces, slang terms, or even illiteracies. The citation of “beigeist” may be restricted to certain other contexts that have not been fully investigated, such as industry jargon or regional use. The term may not generally be understood even within those contexts.

[edit] Etymology

Apparently from the color beige, coined by writer Mark Ames

[edit] Noun

beigeist

1. (nonstandard, subculture) A sellout; a conformist to bourgeois or corporate mediocracy.

[edit] Derived terms

• beigeocracy

[edit] Quotations

• 1999 June, Mark Ames, “Arrest Michael McFaul”, the eXile, issue 11

  Somewhere in the cruise-control synapses of McFaul's beigeist brain, he senses that his arrest and trial is a real possibility.

• 2003+, Johnny Loftus, review of “Chariot” by Gavin DeGraw, All Music Guide

  Gavin DeGraw's J Records debut is a strong showcase for his soulful wail and piano playing, even if it's occasionally grayed out by bells-and-whistles production that pushes it too strongly toward beigeist AAA accessibility.

• 2005 May, Marianne M. Jennings, “Beige is not better”, Jewish World Review

  Beigeists exist only to rein in those who disagree with leftists. The flaw in being a Beigeist is the assumption that beige is better.... A coup by the Beigeists would mean no decisions, no bottom lines, no criticisms, and no unwavering principles.... Colorful nonconformists frighten Beigeists.

[edit] See also

• kakistocracy