average enjoyer
/ˈævərɪdʒ ɪnˈdʒɔɪər/
CommonThe positive half of a meme format: someone who appreciates a thing in the right way, usually contrasted with the shallow 'average fan'.
The irony is that 'average enjoyer' is not actually average. The word average is used sarcastically. The enjoyer is idealized.
Real-world examples3 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | average taylor swift fan: listens to shake it off. average taylor swift enjoyer: has annotated all the vault tracks. | Contrasting casual listening with intense fandom. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | average dark souls fan: complains it's too hard. average dark souls enjoyer: beat every boss no-hit. | Separating people who gave up from people who went deep. | |
| 03 | i am the average coffee enjoyer. no fancy machines, just pour over and patience. | Applying the meme to yourself with light pride. | x, 2023 |
Use it when
- Celebrating a deeper or more authentic appreciation of something.
- Using the meme format to contrast with the average fan.
- Praising a niche or underrated take.
Do not use it when
- You just mean someone who casually enjoys something.
Average enjoyer vs average fan
average enjoyer
Average enjoyer is the praised side: deeper, more authentic, niche.
VS
average-fan
Average fan is the mocked side: shallow, mainstream, or missing the point.
Origin and context
Paired with 'average fan' in a meme format that spread widely in the early 2020s across Reddit and Twitter. The enjoyer is always idealized despite the word 'average'.
- First seen
- early-2020s
- Confidence
- medium
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