Keebs
/KEEBZ/ noun (slur)
≈ “Slur for elves”
A derogatory term for elves in the Shadowrun universe, derived from 'Keebler Elves' (a cookie brand featuring elf mascots).
“Stinking keebs think they own this neighborhood.”— Various anti-metahuman characters
Etymology
From 'Keebler,' a real-world cookie brand whose mascots are cartoon elves. Reducing a proud metahuman species to a cookie mascot is deliberately demeaning.
Usage History
Used in Shadowrun novels and sourcebooks. Part of the system's exploration of metahuman racism in a cyberpunk setting.
Taboo Trajectory
Carries the weight of metahuman prejudice. In Shadowrun's world, anti-metahuman bigotry is institutionalized and violent.
Semantic Drift Timeline
Consistent slur used against elves throughout Shadowrun media.
Regional Notes
Used by human supremacist groups like Humanis Policlub.
Real-World Euphemisms
Racial epithetSpecies slur