2 definitions by smellsterriblygood
when a White man who is part of a larger group which includes minorities and/or women, feels that he must share “his” (often unsolicited, typically incorrect) knowledge and/or experience as it pertains to a discussion not involving him.
Bill is married to a Karen, he suffers from White Man In The Room Disease. He feels that he should be the authority on a particular subject in the group, simply because he’s White.
by smellsterriblygood September 11, 2022
when a White man who is part of a group includes women and/or minorities feels that he must assert himself by sharing (often unsolicited) knowledge regarding a subject that is being discussed. This makes him feel and potentially appear to be the authority on this subject, in that group.
by smellsterriblygood June 9, 2022