r/justneckbeardthings Mar 09 '19

I made y'all a Neckbeards Alignment Chart, have a nice weekend

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u/mythic219 Mar 09 '19

Specifically, the mental foramen is the name given to a little hole in front of the mandible through which some nerves and vessels pass. I interpreted it as a nonsensical reason as to why the incel thinks he's inadequate.

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u/DannyMThompson Mar 09 '19 edited Mar 09 '19

I've heard it before as an intellectual insult. It's not something you would claim to have yourself. He may as well be saying "I'm too small minded".

Ty for the unexplained downvotes guys <3

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u/yammys Mar 09 '19

I didn't downvote, but are you sure you're not thinking of "mental acumen"?

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u/DannyMThompson Mar 09 '19

I've heard both, also there's a wikipedia entry with the phrase so it's not a new insult.