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Fashion thread coins 'threatened anteater' to describe Stephen Miller

comedyJul 2, 2026252,305

A menswear thread by Mens Wear Guy described Stephen Miller as "built like a threatened anteater," and that exact phrase is being repeatedly quoted and reused in subsequent posts. The thread used Miller's narrow shoulders and wide hips to explain why his suits fit poorly, linking posture and tailoring choices to the comparison. Commenters quote the line verbatim, call it one of the best comparisons they've read, say it will "live in my brain forever," and predict it will enter the insult lexicon. Several commenters credit Mens Wear Guy or Derek Guy for the line and say the piece also taught them about men's tailoring while providing comic payoff. The description has driven readers to highlight the thread's combination of fashion analysis and mockery of Miller's silhouette.

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This is especially true if a man is built like a threatened anteater. Miller has relatively narrow shoulders and wide hips, which means there's not much shape through the torso.

Stephen Miller on the beach with his wife. He's wearing a white polo shirt and shorts, which shows the natural shape of his body.
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