A satirical term for the intellectually average or unsophisticated masses of society; people perceived as uncultured or unreasonable in their thinking and behavior.
A blend of 'booby' (fool) and 'bourgeoisie' (middle class). Created by American journalist and social critic H.L. Mencken in the early 20th century as a deliberately derogatory term for the general public.
H.L. Mencken coined 'booboisie' because he thought American democracy was being dragged down by average people making poor decisions—it's a word dripping with contempt for ordinary folks!
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