{"id":5961,"date":"2022-09-03T19:43:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-03T19:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/?p=5961"},"modified":"2022-09-03T19:43:02","modified_gmt":"2022-09-03T19:43:02","slug":"uncultured-swine-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/english-grammar-lessons.com\/uncultured-swine-meaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncultured Swine \u2013 Meaning, Origin and Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many times when someone says or does something that is extremely manner less. Perhaps they are eating in a way that uncouth or perhaps they are making low brow comments. In some cases their personality or their manner of behavior are what\u2019s in question.<\/p>\n

If you are looking for a phrase that expresses your displeasure, there are a few choice sayings that you can use. In this case, the phrase \u201cuncultured swine\u201d comes to mind.<\/p>\n

This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression.<\/p>\n

Meaning<\/h2>\n

The term \u201cuncultured swine\u201d is used to refer to someone who does not understand a specific reference, person, situation, etc. They are often referred to as people who \u201clive under a rock\u201d for not understanding something that seemingly everyone else knows. <\/strong><\/p>\n

They are often viewed as dumb or ignorant, or as outcasts from society for not knowing basic societal knowledge. It is also used by rich or upper class people who refer to those below them who have a different set of manners. It is usually derogatory in nature.<\/p>\n

\u201cUncultured swine\u201d is most commonly used to refer to people who specifically do not understand a pop culture reference, including certain movies, music, or memes. If someone misunderstands a certain situation or reference, they may also be referred to as an \u201cuncultured swine\u201d. This phrase is used most often by teenagers and young adults. More information can be found in the video (here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Example Usage<\/h2>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t believe you\u2019ve never heard of Taylor Swift! Uncultured swine.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou don\u2019t know what Pirates of the Caribbean <\/em>is? You uncultured swine.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve never seen Star Wars<\/em>? Uncultured swine.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou uncultured swine, you don\u2019t know who Beyonce is?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHow have you never heard of Stranger Things, <\/em>you uncultured swine?\u201d<\/p>\n

Origin<\/h2>\n

The first Toy Story <\/em>film was released on November 22, 1995, by Walt Disney Pictures. In the movie, the character Mr. Potato Head calls another character, Hamm, an \u201cuncultured swine\u201d for not knowing who Picasso is. This is particularly fitting as Hamm is a toy pig, which is where the \u201cswine\u201d part of the phrase comes from.<\/p>\n

The phrase became popular on the Internet because of the movie, and it was quickly seen all over various social media platforms. A notable post on Facebook where the poster referred to someone as an \u201cuncultured swine\u201d for changing the music in their gym from popular rock band Aerosmith to the more-modern, pop singer Fergie was one of the first known uses of the term on a social media platform. This post gained traction on Facebook and was quickly shared all over Reddit, where the phrase continued to grow in popularity. Today, merchandise like shirts and mugs with this saying on it can be found for sale in countless places online, including popular retail site Amazon.<\/p>\n

Phrases Similar to Uncultured Swine<\/h2>\n
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  • Idiot\/foolish\/dumb\/etc.<\/li>\n
  • Living under a rock<\/li>\n
  • Out of the loop<\/li>\n
  • Clueless\/ignorant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Phrases Opposite to Uncultured Swine<\/h2>\n
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    • Know-it-all<\/li>\n
    • Smart\/intelligent<\/li>\n
    • In the know<\/li>\n
    • Cultured<\/li>\n
    • Hip\/cool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      What is the Correct Saying?<\/h2>\n
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      • \u201cUncultured swine\u201d is, itself, the correct saying.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Ways People May Incorrectly Say Uncultured Swine<\/h2>\n

        \u201cUncultured swine\u201d refers to someone who does not understand certain references, situations, people, etc. Calling someone an \u201cuncultured swine\u201d when you are complimenting their intelligence, or if they do actually understand a certain reference, would be incorrect. Some ways \u201cuncultured swine\u201d is used incorrectly are:<\/p>\n

          \n
        • You know who Justin Timberlake is? You uncultured swine!<\/li>\n
        • You\u2019ve seen The Mandalorian? <\/em>Uncultured swine!<\/li>\n
        • I can\u2019t believe you know who Prince is! Uncultured swine.<\/li>\n
        • I\u2019m so happy you\u2019ve seen Friends<\/em>, you uncultured swine!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Acceptable Ways to Phrase Uncultured Swine<\/h2>\n
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          • You uncultured swine, you don\u2019t know what LOL means?<\/li>\n
          • You\u2019ve never seen Frozen<\/em>? Uncultured swine.<\/li>\n
          • I don\u2019t know why they invited the lawyer, he is nothing more than uncultured swine.<\/li>\n
          • How do you not know who Freddie Mercury is? You\u2019re an uncultured swine.<\/li>\n
          • No way you\u2019ve never seen a Twilight <\/em> Uncultured swine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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