A derogatory term used in fringe online communities — particularly those associated with conspiracy theories, alt-right spaces, and contrarian subcultures — to dismiss people who accept mainstream media narratives or conventional thinking. A portmanteau of 'lame' and 'mainstreamer'. Typically used to imply that someone is uncritical, easily manipulated, or intellectually lazy for not questioning the dominant narrative. Carries a condescending tone and is now strongly associated with misinformation ecosystems.
He dismissed anyone who watched cable news as a lamestreamer who'd never think for themselves.
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A derogatory term, primarily used in right-wing and fringe political circles, for someone who consumes or produces mainstream media content, implying uncritical acceptance of establishment narratives. A blend of lame and mainstream. Associated with US Tea Party era rhetoric and later populist media criticism. Used to dismiss people who trust conventional journalism or mainstream political viewpoints. The term peaked in use around 2010-2014 and has since somewhat faded, though the underlying critique of mainstream media trust remains a fixture in certain political communities.
The comment section was full of lamestreamers defending the evening news anchor.
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(slang, derogatory) A mainstreamer.
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