concept   gamer stereotypes
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, gamers are commonly stereotyped as young males with differing perceptions of gaming as a mainstream hobby or career.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 gamer jargon United States Use of terms like 'GG' (good game) and 'noob' (inexperienced player) 1
2 gamer lingo United States Uses terms like 'noob', 'GG' (good game), and 'Pwn' (own) in online gaming conversations. 1
3 gamer stereotypes United States Varied perceptions including the 'gamer' identity as a mainstream hobby or career 1
4 gamer stereotypes United States Gamers are often stereotyped as young males who live in their parents' basements and have poor social skills. 1
5 social status of gamers United States Gamers can achieve high social status and respect, and can even become celebrities. 1