Someone who has elevated gatekeeping from a casual habit into an entire personality. The gatekeep king doesn't just protect their niche interests — they've built a whole identity around deciding who deserves access to the things they love. Whether it's underground music, obscure games, or a specific subculture, this person is the self-appointed bouncer who takes their role extremely seriously. Equal parts gatekeep master and main character energy.
He literally quizzed her on B-sides before letting her into the fan group — total gatekeep king behavior.
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