What do you think about the term "sheeple"?

Question

I see this "word" occasionally, and it always bugs me.

I get it, people are sheep.

The problem is, when one uses "sheeple", they are implying anyone with different opinions can't think for themselves.

The "9/11 Truth" people are especially bad. Fine, you've read some pseudo-scientific material, and you've seen a documentary. That doesn't make you elite.

I digress.

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on this "word".

Answer 1

It is a wonderfully descriptive word when applied appropriately meaning people who do not think for themselves. There are many apathetic people around. There are many who keep themselves blissfully ignorant and buy the party line hook, line and sinker because it is easier than facing reality. Surely you know by now that many people have their opinions shaped by the media, it is impossible to avoid this in these modern times.

Don't take it so personally! There are always those who do not fit in with the flock. Thank Allah for that! Life is much more exciting that way don't you think? These are usually the ones who are capable of thinking for themselves and forming their own opinions. There are lots of those around too.

They are not elite, they are just a bit more aware of the way of things than the group that fit under the "sheeple" label. By the way, it seems to me that this word was coined by David Icke, the gentleman who is so highly regarded in conspiracy circles. It is an interesting contribution to the English language and one I foresee eventually slipping into Webster's.

Answer 2

It was probably coined by someone to cover the behavior by someone who blindly follows anyone. Example Michael Moore made a movie which was very inaccurate historically yet people blindly believed it because after all, it was a movie.
I would be more convinced of Michael Moore's knowledge of the closest all you can eat buffets to where he staying overnight than I would his knowledge of truth and how to tell it accurately.
So, sheeple which is an alien term to me, does perhaps accurately describe someone who doesn't think for themselves.
I happen to have been raised by 2 Democrats, so it is not that I obediently followed Mom and Dad into the Republican party. For my beliefs the Republican party worked better.

Answer 3

I ignore it.

It is the nicer way of being insulting.

It is kind of ironic though isn't it. People who use it are accusing others of following the "flock" yet these same people are using a word that technically doesn't exist and are technically following *A* flock by using it.

*lol*

Now that I think about it, it is funny.

Answer 4

It rhymes with steeple....as in fundie church people. Sheeple.

Answer 5

Its a conservative terminology. It irritates me too.