Fact check: What is a groyper?

1. Summary of the results

A Groyper is a term used to describe a fan of white nationalist agitator Nick Fuentes, who often uses ironic jokes to hide their racist beliefs ^[1]. The Groypers are characterized as a movement with alt-right, antisemitic, and Christian nationalist beliefs, and are known to target conservative events, including those hosted by Charlie Kirk ^[2]. They have been involved in the 'Groyper Wars' of 2019, where they trolled Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator ^[1]. The Groypers are also described as an extreme online faction that may have been associated with the alleged shooter of Charlie Kirk, although Nick Fuentes denied any connection ^[3]. According to other sources, the Groypers are a far-right group with extremist ideologies, including white nationalism, antisemitism, and homophobia ^[4]. They have connections to other far-right groups and have been involved in various events and controversies ^[5]. The term 'Groyper' refers to fans of Nick Fuentes, who like to hide their racism behind ironic jokes ^[6]. The 'Groyper Army' is a far-right, online-based movement organized around Nick Fuentes, with their mascot being a cartoon frog called 'Groyper' ^[7].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Some key points that are missing from the original statement include the fact that the Groypers are characterized as 'involuntarily celibate' people or incels ^[2]. Additionally, the original statement does not provide context about the 'Groyper Wars' of 2019, where the Groypers trolled Charlie Kirk ^[1]. Alternative viewpoints include the fact that Nick Fuentes denied any connection between his followers and the shooting of Charlie Kirk ^[3]. It is also important to note that the term 'Groyper' began circulating in 2019 during a public feud inside the conservative movement ^[7]. Some sources provide more detailed descriptions of the Groypers, their ideology, and their connections to other far-right groups ^[5]. The reaction of far-right groups, including the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, to the death of Charlie Kirk is also an important context to consider ^[8].

• The Groypers' use of ironic jokes to hide their racist beliefs ^[1]
• The connections between the Groypers and other far-right groups ^[5]
• The reaction of far-right groups to the death of Charlie Kirk ^[8]
• The fact that the term 'Groyper' began circulating in 2019 during a public feud inside the conservative movement ^[7]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement does not provide a clear definition of what a 'Groyper' is, which could lead to misinformation ^[4]. Some sources may have a bias against the Groypers, describing them as a far-right group with extremist ideologies ^[4]. On the other hand, Nick Fuentes' denial of any connection between his followers and the shooting of Charlie Kirk could be seen as an attempt to downplay the involvement of the Groypers ^[3]. The fact that the Groypers are characterized as 'involuntarily celibate' people or incels could be seen as a way to demean or belittle them ^[2]. It is also possible that some sources are using the term 'Groyper' to describe a broader range of extremist ideologies, rather than a specific movement ^[5]. The beneficiaries of this framing could be those who seek to discredit or undermine the conservative movement, or those who seek to promote a particular ideology or agenda ^[8].