"You sad they love someone that ain't you?": Pokimane shares her opinion on simping and how misogynists use it as an insult

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Imane "Pokimane" has always had a contentious relationship with simps. Over the years, Imane has had to deal with creeps flooding her chat with bad vibes, but it is also true that some fans take things too far. However, the definition of what comprises a simp has changed over the years, so how does Imane feel about the phenomenon now?

While doing one of her classic un-ban bits, Pokimane went on a proper rant and talked about the usage of the word simp to shame men who show any ounce of love for a woman. She called the practice misogynistic and questioned the toxic masculine behavior that is condoned by society:

While taking a look at her unban requests, the streamer came across a request from a user who was banned for repeatedly calling people simps in the chat.

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With raised eyebrows, Pokimane straight away denied the request before typing out a long explanation which was indicative of her views on the subject:

Pokimane then mentioned spouses simping for each other in a marriage, specifically talking about the requester's parents:

In fact, she ran out of space to type her thoughts and then talked to her chat about the issue, saying that she could vent about it forever. Imane then talked about how toxic masculinity had demonized the word simp.

It is important to note that the definition of simp has changed over the years. According to the OED, simp is a shortened form of 'simpleton,' meaning simpleminded. Wikipedia notes that the word came to be associated with being "overly sympathetic" by rappers in the 80s. Urban Dictionary defines it as "someone who does way too much for a person they like."

Now the problem with internet slang is that definitions change way too fast, and people pick and choose which