Also known as the
Reddit kid, band kids are defined by an obsession with Reddit, Pewdiepie, and gaming (particularly PC gaming and Nintendo switch), strange and awkward mannerisms, and a tendency to make weird poses, talk fast, and regurgitate old memes. They tend to also like anime and anime-related things (such as Pokemon games), and likely have an
anime profile picture on their social networking accounts. Band kids are likely active on Discord and are often moderators on there and/or Reddit. They frequent
r/pewdiepiesubmissions and r/dankmemes, and look down on those who use Instagram and TikTok as “normies.” This culture is common amongst kids in high school marching band (hence the name) but it is not limited to them. Band kid/Reddit kid culture may overlap with weeb culture and neckbeard culture, and is prominent amongst individuals beyond high school age. Think of the band kid as the neckbeard when they were in high school. Everyone knows at least 4 of these kids from high school.
Band kid 1: I just donated 500 dollars from my mom’s credit card to pokimane!
keanu chungus wholesome 100 See you at band tomorrow!
Band kid 2: I can’t make it tomorrow big oof I’m gonna be busy playing Smash Bros on my Nintendo switch
epic gamer moment Do you think my cat is big enough for
r/chonkers?
Band kid 1: bruh of course, you’ll be raking in the karma with that one soviet union national anthem