my culture is not your costume

English

Etymology

Likely inspired by a widely-parodied 2011 ad campaign "We're a Culture, Not a Costume," raising awareness of racially insensitive Halloween costumes.

Phrase

my culture is not your costume

1. (Internet slang, humorous or derogatory, fandom slang) Within a fan group or subculture, an accusation of malicious appropriation by an outsider, or a denial of a person's credentials.

See also

• stolen valor