noun
low-IQ people easily influenced by mass media; sheeple
Derogatory slang term used in online and media criticism to refer to people perceived as uncritical consumers of mass media. Often used in political or social commentary.
ネットでは、Ｂ層はテレビの情報を鵜呑みにする人たちを指すことが多い。
Online, 'B-sou' often refers to people who swallow TV information whole.
あの政治家はＢ層向けの単純
That politician was criticized for sending out only simple messages aimed at the B-sou.