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Before the aura, they hunted Pokémon: this is how digital culture jumps to the street
Spain🎭 Culture6 hr. ago

Before the aura, they hunted Pokémon: this is how digital culture jumps to the street

Public squares in some cities are once again filling up with young people, whose gatherings appear incomprehensible to those outside the world of memes and TikTok. These groups have dominated media headlines this week, as journalists attempt to explain the meaning behind 'farmear aura,' a term linked to video games. The phrase combines the English verb 'farm' (to harvest) with 'aura,' which young people associate with presence, charisma, and good vibes. In short, it refers to repeating certain gestures to amplify the spectacle. This phenomenon reflects how digital-native generations build community through shared online behaviors. The trend has roots in the past two decades, during which internet culture has moved beyond screens and into physical spaces, shaping identity through online interactions.

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El País logoEl PaísIndependent🔒Center6 hr. ago
Before the aura, they hunted Pokémon: this is how digital culture jumps to the street

Public squares in some cities are once again filling up with young people, whose gatherings appear incomprehensible to those outside the world of memes and TikTok. These groups have dominated media headlines this week, as journalists attempt to explain the meaning behind 'farmear aura,' a term linked to video games. The phrase combines the English verb 'farm' (to harvest) with 'aura,' which young people associate with presence, charisma, and good vibes. In short, it refers to repeating certain gestures to amplify the spectacle. This phenomenon reflects how digital-native generations build community through shared online behaviors. The trend has roots in the past two decades, during which internet culture has moved beyond screens and into physical spaces, shaping identity through online interactions.

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