Chad
Origin
In Chicago, Illinois during the 1990s, "Chad" became a derogatory slang term for young, successful white men in their 20s and early 30s.[5] On June 1st, 2006, Urban Dictionary[1] user Mav Himself submitted an entry for "Chad," defining him as a guy who "goes to the bar to pick up chicks." On August 9th, 2013, Urban Dictionary[4] user Dr. James Russell submitted an entry for "Chad Thundercock," which defined the character as a "stereotypical high school/college alpha male" who is "successful with women" (shown below).
![Urban Dictionary Definition TOP DEFINITION Chad Thundercock Stereotypical high school/college apha male, successful with women in the extreme. Often oblivious rather than purposefully condescending or cruel to his fellow men. "Did you hear? Chad Thundercock fucked three chicks at that party last weekend!" He high-fued me on the way ut the door Isantedto tear hisfao by Dr. James Russell August 09, 2013 209 14 text font line](http://web.archive.org./web/20220606152230/https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/026/657/a6d.jpg)
Spread
On August 10th, 2013, the Chad Thundercock Tumblr[7] blog was launched. On January 9th, 2015, BodyBuilding Forums[6] user oogahboogah submitted a post titled "Going on Tinder as Chad Thundercock is beyond depressing," featuring screenshots of Tinder chat sessions using a fake profile (shown below).
![Fake Tinder Profile baseball player team sport athlete baseball positions ball game sports uniform](http://web.archive.org./web/20220606152230/https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/026/671/ac7.jpg)
![Tinder Chat 34 .1 | 34% 2:13 PM Ebony Messages About Wow ebony, that name makes me horny 16 mins ago you're lucky you're hot lol 2 mins ago Sorry I can't control my urges, would you Fuck me 1 min ago ahahaha cute Now I'm a dominate alpha male Now Chad text font](http://web.archive.org./web/20220606152230/https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/026/673/ac1.jpg)
![Tinder Chat 35 11 35% 3:26 PM Isabell Messages About Hey I'm Chad, wow you are sexy 46 mins ago Hey:) thanks you're too 28 mins ago Would you give me your number if I approached you 24 mins ago Hahha yes I would of course :) Now You re cute Now Send a message text font web page](http://web.archive.org./web/20220606152230/https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/026/675/9aa.png)
On March 23rd, Redditor invicticide submitted a post questioning how Chad became "the default name for alpha douchebros" to the /r/ForeverAlone[3] subreddit, to which Redditor ian_n cited the /r9k/ board on 4chan as the origin of the meme. On April 18th, YouTuber 4chan Sound Effects uploaded a video titled "Chad Thundercock Shows You How to Ree", in which a voice over introduces himself as Chad Thundercock and proceeds to make a loud "Ree" noise (shown below).
On May 21st, Redditor JayEster submitted a post to the /r/justneckbeardthings[8] subreddit questioning what the female counterpart to Chad Thundercock was, to which Redditor Thepaladinofchaos replied "Stacy thundercunt. Shes a varsity cheerleader with a 4.0 gpa." On July 15th, Redditor whatthefuckisreddit submitted a screenshot of a gruesome 4chan post titled "Chad and Stacy fantasy" to the /r/4chan[2] subreddit, where it gained over 4,100 votes (92% upvoted) and 190 comments in two months.
2018 Van Attack Facebook Post
In late April 2018, a vehicle-ramming attack occurred in Toronto, Canada, in which suspect Alek Minassian drove a moving van into a crowd of pedestrians, killing 10 people and injuring 15. Prior to the removal of his Facebook page, a post was found in which Minassian says he wishes to “speak to Sgt 4chan,” announces "The Incel Rebellion has already begun, praises Elliot Rodger and calls for the "overthrow of all the Chads and Stacys" (shown below).
![Alek Minassian Facebook Page Alek Minassian D Message Add Frien Timeline About Friends PhotosMore DO YOU KNOW ALEK? To see what he shares with friends, send him a friend request Add Friend Alek Minassian 2 hrs Private (Recruit) Minassian Infantry 00010, wishing to speak to Sgt 4chan please. C23249161. The Incel Rebellion has already begun! We will overthrow all the Chads and Stacys! All hail the Supreme Gentleman Elliot Rodger! Visualizza traduzione Intro Studies at Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology Went to Thornlea Secondary School Like Photos comment Share 01 Doug Walker Steve Scalise text web page software](http://web.archive.org./web/20220606152230/https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/365/544/03a.jpg)
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Virgin vs. Chad
Virgin vs. Chad, also known as Virgin Walk, refers to a series of illustrations comparing various “"virgin”":/memes/virgins men with low self-confidence to their Chad Thundercock counterparts. After an MS Paint depiction of the walk began circulating online in March 2017, other illustrations of “virgin” behaviors began appearing on the /r9k/ board on 4chan.
![The Virgin and Chad FRIENDSHIP "The Virgin and Chad FRIENDSHIP" Hey I know you're busy these days I'm glad you had time to hang out Has never been in a sexual relationship but is comfortable with that and finds his relationships with friends rewarding and fulfilling Easily finds romantic partners not just because he is physically attractive but because he is a kind and thoughtful partner Oh no problem bro, you know Ill always make time for you Prefers time alone because it gives him the space to reflect and process his thoughts Encourages his bud to be more socially outgoing, but only to a degree he's comfortable with, to help him open up Enjoys listening to music and sharing it with his best friend oucH Leads a healthy and active lifestyle and gives his bro workout advice when he asks Is more comfortable wearing casual clothes Is more comfortable in athletic wear Very empathetic and an excellent listener Has a big personality but knows that sometimes people need space text cartoon human behavior joint line](http://web.archive.org./web/20220606152230/https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/352/295/ddb.jpg)
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[2] Reddit – Chad and Stacy fantasy
[3] Reddit – So like how did Chade become the default name for alpha douchebros
[4] Urban Dictionary – Chad Thundercock
[6] BodyBuilding Forums – Going on tinder as Chad Thundercock is beyond depressing
[7] Tumblr – Chad Thundercock
[8] Reddit – Chad Thundercock is to Neckbeards as _____ is to Legbeards?
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