try too hard
an act of pushing one self to fit in somewhere to where it becomes obviously unnatural. it feels like people are trying hardest when they start to change themselves. sometimes people seem like they're
trying too hard to fit into a certain crowd (e.g. punk, hip hop, emo, mall shopper,
football jock, high school prep,
pretentious hipster, republican, etc) but they're really not. Most people will criticize based on speculation of noticeable differences such as clothing style and skin color or interest. at first everyone tries too hard, then eventually they just naturally fit in. some people try too hard to act like they're not trying too hard. people who try the hardest are the ones who criticizes others for trying too hard. it states that they're not trying hard by projecting on to others. Others seem like they're trying too hard when they don't fit into the mainstream. but sometimes people try too hard to fit into the mainstream also. this term could be pushed either way or at anybody and could be justified from any perspective. just be yourself, you'll be criticized no matter what. whatever being yourself means.
trying too hard
by ncojay on Sep 18, 2013 14:26:03
This occurs when someone attempts to prove how they possess a perceived desirable quality by over-exerting themselves which results in the quality
appearing unnatural and
contrived. Generally, the response to this action is negative and has the opposite effect.
Example:
Guy 1 - John thinks he is so tough because he
grunts when he lifts weights.
Guy 2 - Ya, his
Napoleon Complex is showing, he is totally trying too hard.
Girl 1 - Andrea is trying too hard. She thinks she is so hot when she pops her cleavage and shows her ass.
Girl 2 - Whatever, that skank doesn't realize we can see her
cottage cheese thighs in that mini-skirt.
Trying Too Hard
by HugeBreasticle on Feb 19, 2009 03:15:03
The phrase itself can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective, and defines something that is very obviously forcing
an image onto its
observer. This can be presented in a number of ways, including:
1) A person trying to convey an image that is unlike his or her actual self typically through large amounts of makeup.
2) Something, such as a television show, attempting to
mimic a more popular counterpart.
Example:
Amy is a Trying Too Hard; She's wearing a shirt meant for a 15-year old. It's too bad she's very obviously in her
40's.
Adam is Trying Too Hard to convince us that he's slept with Amy, the class whore.
Mission Hill is Trying Too Hard to be
King of the Hill, as evidenced by its very title.
trying too hard
by Rockstar Noah on Oct 29, 2007 07:10:46
adj: Used by women to describe men that behave appropriately and exhibit all of the qualities they desire. Purpose is to
veto potential sex candidates and prove that women can't accept positive attention.
Undisputed proof that women don't know what they fucking want, but are pretty certain that they prefer being treated like shit.
Example:
Woman1: Reggie maintained a witty and
intelligent conversation with me, took me out to a
nice dinner, paid for everything, didn't try to get me drunk, and didn't take advantage of me when I passed out on his couch. I've been
screening his phone calls all day because he was trying too hard.
Woman2: My boyfriend hits me during sex and not during sex.
Woman1: Lucky.