The word "freak" came into Russian from English. They usually designate a person who behaves strangely, atypically and to some extent demonstratively. Freak culture is a way of expressing oneself outside the standards imposed by society.
Don't judge a book by its cover
The word "freak" has firmly entered the modern youth vocabulary. Some time ago, it was more likely a negative characteristic, but in recent years it has become rather a neutral definition of an unusual person who does not fit into the framework of stereotypes. Modern freedom of expression sometimes leads to very peculiar external ways of expressing oneself. Older people often call freaks urban lunatics.
The category of freaks most often includes actors, musicians, artists. They prefer unusual hairstyles, such as dreadlocks, proudly wear tattoos and piercings. Freaks do not follow fashion trends in clothes, preferring something bright and unusual. Freak culture is spreading more and more throughout the modern world, specialized shops, clubs, and restaurants are emerging.
Unfortunately, in modern society there is still a tradition to evaluate a person by his appearance. Therefore, there is a stereotype that such peculiar people cannot adequately raise children. Although quite often under an aggressive or atypical appearance there may be a completely gentle person who just knows how to look “not like everyone else”, which cannot characterize his personal (and parental) qualities.
