Incel Language's Rise and Its Impact on Internet Toxicity

The article explores how incel language, originating from insular online communities like 4chan, has infiltrated mainstream internet culture through memes and humor, spreading toxic ideas about social hierarchies, beauty standards, and misogyny. This language, initially used to reinforce in-group identity among incels, has been co-opted by broader online communities, often through ironic or humorous contexts, which has facilitated its rapid dissemination and normalization, raising concerns about the influence of online filter bubbles and algorithmic amplification on societal attitudes.