Sigma

Declining🧒Middle School🔶Manosphere origin

#identity#meme#manosphere-adjacent#ironic

Definition

A self-reliant, independent person who doesn't follow social hierarchies. Derived from the pseudoscientific 'sigma male' concept but now used mostly as a meme. 'Sigma grindset' refers to hustle culture played for laughs.

Translation for Parents

Your kid is either calling themselves a cool lone wolf or (more likely) making fun of guys who think they're cool lone wolves. The 'sigma grindset' thing is almost always ironic. Almost.

Dad Mode: Likely a Meme

I know this site is mostly jokes. But I'm still a dad. This one started in Manosphere forums (2010s) → TikTok meme culture (2021-present). Your kid is probably just memeing. But if you're hearing a bunch of these together, maybe ask about it over pizza.

Examples

Brainrot:

“He's on that sigma grindset no cap”

English:

“He's really focused and working hard (said either admiringly or mockingly)”

Brainrot:

“Sigma rule #47: never explain yourself”

English:

“A joke format mocking hustle culture motivational content”

Cringe Score

7.8/10 cringe

Please don't

Your son watched one Andrew Tate clip and now he's a sigma. Don't worry, he'll grow out of it. If he doesn't, that's a different conversation.