Steb is that?

Recently, the phenomenon of banter became a popular manifestation of communication on the Internet (and even beyond its limits). Nevertheless, not everyone understands what is behind this concept, as well as how to distinguish it from similar at first glance phenomena - humor, irony, and even naming. The article will talk about what is actually a banter, what is divided and what rules it obeys.

Where did it come from?

Linguists involved in the study of slang defined this word as an event from the verb "to fuck", with its now obsolete meaning - to lash, whip, beat with a braid or rod. However, the indirect meaning has been preserved, since banter is precisely the flattery and unexpectedness of a verbal attack.

In Russian, this slang word entered the 70s of the last century, being inextricably linked with the then existing political system, ideology, censorship and the desire of the state to impose stereotyped thinking on people. As a counterbalance to this, ways of mocking the existing reality developed.

What does it look like

For this type of joke is characteristic creation of an exaggerated, theatrical effect. Another important element is unexpectedness and novelty.

If you try, you can find similar in meaning words, because the Russian language is rich in synonyms. Steb is quite comparable with the following concepts:

• sarcasm;
• Black humor;
• Mockery;
• Parodying;
• Exaggeration;
• Ерничество (ёнининие);
• Ridicule;
• Prikol;
• irony.

In all these manifestations, it is possible to single out something common, which together is a trick. The meaning of a word is most easily understood by seeing its embodiment in reality.

Where does

Parodic works of art of various genres, including films, songs and a variety of literature, Internet themes, individual examples of advertising, some types of jokes and even certain journalistic articles are all examples of banter. To its separate manifestation can be attributed video and photo. Steb in this case appears in a visual form. For example, a series of skits on the popular trend follow me.

There is also a visual-graphic embodiment when a picture or a picture is connected to the text, creating a mocking or parodic effect.

Steub exists in both mass culture and elite culture. In the first case, the mockery has a rectilinear and even sometimes primitive character. In the second case, there is a more subtle, intellectual irony, for understanding which it is necessary to have a certain cultural baggage and to perceive the nuances of meaning.

What is it needed for

Steb is not just a mockery for the sake of the process itself. Of course, the person who gets together gets a lot of pleasure from his actions, but they are not done aimlessly at all. For what is usually used banter?

Communication. The way is, of course, peculiar, but, nevertheless, very common in some friendly companies, mostly in a youth environment. Constant banter, ridicule and mockery of each other become a way of life.

Flirting. In elementary school, boys pull girls into pigtails, and then grow up and change tactics. But the meaning of this does not change. However, the result is the same.

Raising self-esteem and increasing motivation. A way for those who like to improve their mood at someone else's expense. In addition, there is no guarantee that the object of ridicule does not begin to respond in the same way. However, sometimes this application of banter is effective - in those cases when a bitter phenomenon or event is exposed to poisonous irony. In addition, people with adequate self-esteem are capable of fucking even over themselves, thus relieving tension.

Attraction of attention and increase of imagery. When it comes to writing bright texts or about certain types of public appearances, banter is also a means of expressiveness. In these cases, a hidden parody, a subtle mockery and exaggeration, thanks to which the subject of conversation appears, as if magnified under a magnifying glass.

Not an insult

Many people mistakenly believe that banter is nothing more than an insult to a person and banal curses. But everything is far from it, but much more difficult. If the personality is subjected to ridicule or parody, then this is not a banality.

What does "personality" mean? It means a person as a whole, with all its advantages and disadvantages. You can fuck only over certain qualities of character, actions and words, and it is strictly forbidden to humiliate and call someone. Otherwise, it will not be called banter. However, not all people can correctly understand such a poisonous irony and, offended, begin to respond simply by insulting. In general, banter - this is what you need to handle carefully. It is better not to communicate in this style with unfamiliar or overly touchy people. Of course, if your goal is not the prospect of becoming an object of universal hatred.

How to get rid

It is obvious that banter can please not everyone and not in any situation. What can I do to stop mockery?

Reply the same. This method is suitable for witty and imperturbable people who are able to turn someone else's banter into an elegant verbal duel, in which either they will defeat the enemy with brilliance, or achieve a draw and mutual pleasure.

Translating gallbladder into an area of harmless humor. This method reduces the intensity of passions and allows the instigator to "cool down."

Calmly ask to stop sarcastic attacks. If another person is not stupid, then he will notice that you are not in the mood for jokes, and will try to flash with wit another time.

It is open to ask the queried opponent, why he does it. Usually such questions discourage and reduce the desire to continue the game.

Strict requirement to stop. Applicable in cases where the remaining methods do not work, and may be accompanied by a threat. It is important that the source of ridicule understand the seriousness of the situation.

It's important to remember that it's really getting tricky when no one feels offended. It is best to make an object of such jokes something abstract: situations, events, phenomena, and if people, then not specific personalities, but only their types.