How the Resurgence of the Word ‘Simp’ Is a Nod to Incel Culture and Ancient Misogyny

An Opinion Piece

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I first heard the word a few years ago from a guy friend. He was disgruntled by modern dating and by his own negative experiences in relationships. He was disappointed in himself for still being a bachelor in his mid-30s, as he’d always desired a loving, fulfilling marriage and family. Despite…