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Syriel

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if everyone took that approach, social media would be a whole bunch more friendly.
 

stumblebee

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Jan 22, 2018
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Well, that's a pretty privileged position to get to take.

Also, feels pretty fuckin boring
 

Rhaknar

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Oct 26, 2017
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that's pretty much how I live my life, but that's because I'm an anti-social bastard that just wants to be left alone.
 

Admiral Woofington

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Oct 25, 2017
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the man lived through so much tragedy and was able to keep going with his chin up. What a god damn trooper. 1+1 does equal 5.
 

Feep

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Oct 25, 2017
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Edit: nm he didn't say this
 
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Heraldic

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Oct 28, 2017
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Ugh, real life Keanu sounds like a man without principles. I'll take movie Keanu.
 

Valiant

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Oct 25, 2017
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Why do people think when he say 1+1=5 means he's talking about progressive arguments? If anything he would be highlighting ignorance with that kind of statement.
 

deejay8595

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Oct 30, 2017
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I'm not gonna *really* take umbrage with this, since I get wanting to do what makes you happy. And that does sound great, and Keanu's a cool dude. But people aren't really mad at 1+1 = 5, Keanu, they're mad at "women and minorities shouldn't have fundamental rights", and staying out of that discussion is probably pretty nice, huh?
I agree
 

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This thread has already proved - at record speed - why that's a good strategy for him. Stay out of everything and people love him. Say anything about anything and you start getting shit.

Of course, I find that's also the thing about social media. People hide their true views quite often.

EDIT: By the way, it's also reasonably obvious that Keanu's statement isn't just about progressive stuff. It's very clearly universal.
 
Oct 29, 2017
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I'm sure he would have real opinions on subjects that matter, folks. This seems in reference to petty bullshit that might normally pull people in to pointless argument.
 

Matticers

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I can't believe his point of view here gets people riled up. By most accounts, he's a great guy and he has been through a lot yet he's still able to be a good person. Which is especially rare in Hollywood. Get a grip.
 

Feep

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This thread has already proved - at record speed - why that's a good strategy for him. Stay out of everything and people love him. Say anything about anything and you start getting shit.

Of course, I find that's also the thing about social media. People hide their true views quite often.

EDIT: By the way, it's also reasonably obvious that Keanu's statement isn't just about progressive stuff. It's very clearly universal.
"Talk less. Smile more."
 
Nov 8, 2017
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I haven't seen the context for the interview in which he gave that answer since all that was posted was two lines, but I'm going to make assumptions and run with them. I can't believe Keanu thinks it's not worthwhile ever speaking out or fighting injustice in any context ever, and I'm very mad about that consequently.
 
Maybe he's being really literal. It could also simply be that he's learned how to pick his battles.

There are lot of things worth speaking up over. But to be frank, people also spend a lot of time insuring everyone knows they have an opinion on everything, and starting arguments that will never accomplish anything.
 

Pasha

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Jan 27, 2018
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I feel like there will be a lot of miserable people trying to drag Keanu down for this statement.
Just let one of the few decent men left in Hollywood live in relative peace. (I know you won't though)
 

Deleted member 4461

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"Talk less. Smile more."

☺️

I guess they forgot he starred in Cyberpunk...

I saw no one comment on that, in the thick of things lol. Man squeaked away from that one. Then again, I also only say the issues people had with the game on this forum. Everywhere else it's like "wow, buggy" or people trying to convince you to play it.

No, his position was dumb.

"We think gays should be killed!"

"You're right, have fun."

😬

This forum's mantra is not to argue with people like that in the first place... So uh?
 
Oct 29, 2017
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I haven't seen the context for the interview in which he gave that answer since all that was posted was two lines, but I'm going to make assumptions and run with them. I can't believe Keanu thinks it's not worthwhile ever speaking out or fighting injustice in any context ever, and I'm very mad about that consequently.
Yea only positive assumptions are allowed without context..
 

Mammoth Jones

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Oct 25, 2017
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Ya'll wondered how a man could eat a sammich so intently...

I'm sure he would have real opinions on subjects that matter, folks. This seems in reference to petty bullshit that might normally pull people in to pointless argument.

Exactly. While I haven't mastered his technique I've deployed it a few times with 100% success at not raising my stress levels.
 

The Emperor

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Oct 25, 2017
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What an odd pedestal people seem to hold keanu on judging by this thread. Bizarre. No one is immune to criticim particularly in the current climate after the kind of year that has been had.

Anyway I will need to check out the context before commenting but this does reek of priviledge...but could also just be a tongue in cheek zen life quip. Wish the OP would link to an interview.
.but hey whats google for
 

WhatATimeToBeAlive

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Oct 12, 2019
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Only if the alt right, who chree for him, and the other duller pens in the pencil case took dotice of that first quote. Life can be hard, even if you aren't one of those pens, but you shouldn't pick a scapecoat.
 

Hero_of_the_Day

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Oct 27, 2017
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I think this random Twitter thread with zero context should probably be locked...

There is literally zero context and not an actual clip. And he is sitting in front of a four year old movie poster.
 

Dark Knight

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Yeesh. I get the attempt at criticism in here but you're all really over thinking it. Someone who is saying 1+1=5 isn't going to be convinced otherwise just the same as some maga fuck isn't going to be convinced otherwise. You have to pick your battles and I think he's saying that some aren't worth it, like most bullshit you find on Twitter for example.
 
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