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What is Wibu? This term is often heard on various occasions. Some people say this term as a mockery, but there are also those who are proud to be called a weaboo anime.
You're a weasel, you smell like onions! Have you ever called your friend by this name? Or are you the one who is often called webu?
So how does your friend react after being called like that? Angry because he was offended or just smiled proudly because his bigotry has been recognized by others?
For yourself, how do you feel when someone gives you the nickname wibu? For those who are still confused about what wibu is, it's better to first read the full discussion about wibu from Jaka.
What is Weasel? Do you like to watch anime directly classified as webu?
Photo source: Arti Wibu (via Coub) Actually, people who like watching anime can't be called webu, you know, gang! Wibu has a deeper meaning than just liking anime.
The word wibu is absorbed from English Weeaboo which has meaning non-Japanese people who have an excessive obsession with Japanese culture and act as if they are Japanese and live there.
In addition, they are considered unable to appreciate their own culture to a severe degree. This term has synonyms japanophilia.
In short, this term can only be given to people who are completely obsessed with Japanese culture.
The Origin of the Word Weasel and Its Meaning
Photo source: Meaning of Weed (via Quora) Say weeaboo itself comes from a comic strip Perry Bible Fellowship the work of Nicholas Gurewitch which at that time had no meaning.
In the mid-2000s, starting from the forum 4chan, this word replaces the term wapanese or wanna be Japanese as a mockery to people who are maniacs for all things Japanese.
In conclusion, wibu are people who love Japanese culture too much to the point of demeaning their own culture. Wibu is not an extension of anything, but a foreign absorption language.
Characteristics of a Weasel
What are the characteristics of a Wibu? Certain There are several parameters that can be used to know the characteristics of a weasel.
For those of you who just enjoy Japanese culture from watching action anime and so on, that's not enough to make you called a webu.
Below Jaka will tell you some of the most obvious features which can explain what wibu means. Approximately how much do you have?
1. Excessively Proud of Japanese Culture
Photo source: Characteristics of Wibu (via All About Japan) First, they are very fond of telling about their passion for Japanese culture. She won't feel ashamed about it.
Not only do they like Japanese culture, they too don't hesitate to dress like Japanese and use Japanese vocabulary to talk to other people.
You must often meet people who often use words like ohayo, arigatou. konichiwa, eto, daijobun, until gomenasai.
Actually it doesn't matter. It's just that, an acute weasel will usually insult his own culture because he is too proud of Japanese culture.
2. Likes to Watch Anime and Everything Japanese
Usually the term wibu appears when someone love watching anime. In fact, popular anime viewers are not necessarily a weasel, they could just be an otaku.
If a weasel already likes a certain anime, he will collect merchandise related to the anime title such as action figures or display a poster in his room.
Though, the price action figures quite expensive. They willing to spend large amounts of money to get what they want.
Not limited to anime, they also like watching Japanese movies and dramas. They also like to listen to Japanese songs, especially soundtrack anime.
3. Excessive Obsession with Anime Characters
Photo source: Characteristics of Weed (via YouTube) If it reaches a severe level, wibu will very obsessed with his favorite anime character. Not a few wibu will think of anime characters as waifu or husbando-his.
They fantasize as if the character is really alive. For them, the anime character is the perfect figure to serve as a partner.
In addition, there is a phenomenon in Japan called class 8 syndrome where the sufferer thinks he has super powers.
They are inspired by the fantasy anime that they watch. Jaka felt sorry for them because their friends must have shunned them because if it was like this the characteristics of the weasel were very obvious.
4. Often Post Profile Photos with Anime Characters
Weasel also often identified with low self-confidence because they rarely do social interaction with the surrounding community.
Maybe that's the reason why the weeds often uses his favorite anime character as a profile photo on their social media. It's not enough there, their names will be made with Japanese nuances.
Some argue that these weeds are very fierce on social media, especially if their favorite anime is insulted. But if I met them in person, I immediately sluggish like crackers.
5. Often Self-Isolating, Characteristics of Weasel on an Acute Level
Photo source: Characteristics of Wibu (via Coisasdojapao) Because it is often considered strange by others, a weasel tend to close themselves off from the outside environment and prefer a comfortable room.
Even if he left, he would most likely just attend Japanese festival events or become a cosplayer. This is why Many associate the meaning of wibu with self-isolation, one of them.
As a result, they are often labeled as zero which comes from the word no life aka no life. They feel that their world is only at home or in their room watching anime.
The advantage is, when we are asked to #stayhome because of the Corona virus, a wibu doesn't mind at all because they are used to doing it.
What is Wibu and Various Causes
Even though a weasel has characteristics that we find strange, we should not immediately judge them with a negative view.
It could be, they became a weasel for having a sad reason like often get bullied from his school friends.
Due to trauma, they lock themselves at home and watch anime to pass the time. There is also a reason because of them come from family broken home thus making anime as an escape.
So, if you have a friend who is a wibu, don't immediately contact him.judge negative yes, gang. Try to get him to get along well and show that not all humans are bad.
All About Weed
There is many interesting things you need to know about a weasel. This one phenomenon is indeed endless to discuss.
Even though it is filled with negative nuances, some people who have the characteristics of webu can still carry out social activities as usual and even tend to be productive.
With the insight that Jaka gives below about what wibu is, I hope you get a lot of new views, OK!
Difference Between Weasel and Otaku
Photo source: The Difference between a Wibu and an Otaku (via The Culture Trip) Term weed and otaku often mixed, so often the two things are considered the same. However, there are many differences between the two.
Otaku is a term in Japanese for people who pursue something in depth. The meaning becomes positive if it is addressed to people who pursue a field to become an expert.
While the negative meaning is aimed at people who are too fanatical about something (such as anime, reading manga, games) so that they are unable to communicate with other people.
That's the thing that underlies the difference between wibu and otaku. If otaku only fanatical about one particular topic, a weed really like anything that smells of Japan.
So, for those of you who haven't gotten to that point yet, don't pretend to be a weasel or an otaku!
Why is Wibu Obsessed with Waifu?
Photo source: Wibu and Waifu (via YouTube) Wibu often can not be separated by the term waifu. In fact, often the topic of waifu becomes a trigger for less important debates among fellow anime fans.
What is wibu and waifu? waifu is a term that is often used by male 2D female fans to refer to their favorite female anime characters and consider them a couple.
This term is a pun on English, wife, which means wife. So it can be considered, people who glorify waifuit is people who are obsessed with the character.
Many think this term first appeared in the anime titled Azumanga Daioh when one of the characters mentions mai waifu when asked about a photo.
Why is Wibu Called Smelly Onion?
Photo source: Wibu Bau Bawang (via YouTube) Someone who has been referred to as a weasel is often associated with the smell of onions. What does it really mean?
This term was popularized by a YouTuber named Ericko Lim and is aimed at people who are maniacs for Japanese culture, including anime and manga.
The smell of onions arises because wibu-wibu are considered to rarely take a bath due to marathon watching anime for days, resulting in body odor like the smell of onions.
In addition, this term is also considered to have arisen because at an event that smells of Japan, there must be a lot of wibu gathering and spreading a bad smell.
Characteristics of Psychopathic Weasel
Photo source: Wibu Psychopath? (via YouTube) Wibu often gets negative stigma from society. Maybe you've heard that wibu is synonymous with pedophiles because he likes loli characters (teen/adult anime characters who look like children).
Not only that, some time ago we were shocked by a sadistic murder case by a teenager to a toddler. When investigated, it is known that the person concerned is very likes something Japanese.
He is also often a cosplayer imitating Japanese anime or manga characters. This raises a new stigma in society until the term comes out psychopath weasel.
Initially, this term appeared as a joke to make fun of webumen whose emotions are still unstable and want to kill people who harass anime. Who would have thought that this would come true.
There's never anything good about being over-the-top, including a weasel who's too fanatical about Japan. It's okay to like foreign cultures, as long as you don't overstep your boundaries and underestimate your own culture.
Also, don't make your hobby of anime just for consumption. Be productive by learning to draw them, review them well, or anything else that can hone your skills.
Well, remember, gang, don't be a weasel or an otaku too much, let alone choose waifu 2D than real wife!
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