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2. "Aura farming"? I had to look it up...

Reply to ihaveaquestion (Original post)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 01:04 PM

15 hrs ago

From Merriam-Webster: "What does aura farming mean? Aura farming refers to the act of doing something to look cool, impressive, stylish, etc., especially—and importantly—without trying too hard. One can also “farm aura,” that is, do something in order to enhance one’s coolness."

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Send those motherfuckers up here to Minneapolis this weekend Blue Owl 15 hrs ago #1

"Aura farming"? I had to look it up... sop 15 hrs ago #2

Sounds like some vacuous, silly ego stroking. Hey Joe 15 hrs ago #3