Fascists always envision themselves as the strong, lone voice of reason out to restore order to the world.
Nothing hurts them more than confronting the reality that they're weird, pathetic outcasts who can't function in normal society.
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Donald Trump: "We're not weird guys"
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Nothing hurts them more than confronting the reality that they're weird, pathetic outcasts who can't function in normal society.
Vance somehow always manages to give the impression of a serial killer who is still wearing his last victim's face during PR appearances.
It's because they are supposed to be the "normal" ones. The whole "Silent Majority" thing they hide behind falls apart completely when you point out how abnormal everything they do is.
I think I might even take that a step further. They do want their beliefs to be the norm. But, the real thing they desire with all their heart is to be cool.
You see this is a major driving force in people like Pool, Shapiro, and Musk. They HAVE to be fucking cool. Musk is Tony Stark. Shapiro is debate bro Einstein. Tim Pool is a skateboarder punk/rock star. The reality is, of course, that they are anything other than cool, and people seeing that kills them on a mental level that all the money in the world can't overcome. So, you see Pool buying up a skate park that shunned him, Musk spending all day every day dancing his heart out while looking back nervously at his fanbase for approval, and Shapiro literally just falling back on "well, I'm rich!" when he actually comes face to face with someone who knows how to shut down his bullshit in a discussion.
In their world view, you can be racist, sexist, transphobic, etc. and still be cool. You can't be fucking weird and be cool, though. So, calling them that actually hurts.
THIS is the thing that's sticking, isn't it? Everything else over the last (good god) EIGHT PLUS years just bounced off of Trump, no matter how heinous, vile, or disgusting.
But being called "weird" is the sticking point. And it's working, especially as more and more attention is being drawn to it.
I can't believe it's been this simple this entire time.
But being called "weird" is the sticking point. And it's working, especially as more and more attention is being drawn to it.
I can't believe it's been this simple this entire time.
I don't know if it would have worked to push this angle back in 2016, people were still somehow enthralled by the idea of Trump as a political outsider and that's what pushed him to a narrow victory. But after 8 years of constantly seeing him and his cronies flying their freak flags, people are more receptive.
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It's not all that surprising that they're so sensitive to this. It's obvious they get defensive about it out of insecurity. Racist, bigoted, etc, that doesn't matter to them because they don't see it as an attack on who they are or who they want to see themselves as. "Weird" cuts down their alpha-male sensibilities, it flies in the face of their masculinity, it's diminutive.
I love it.
I love it.
The thing about "weird" is that you can't shake it. You can call these people anything in the world and they'll just deflect or lie until the subject changes. Being weird, though, is like an ever-present state of being. You can't get rid of it. People recognize it and there's literally nothing you can do to decouple yourself from it when you're just a straight-up weirdo. It's not as severe as other labels, but it's certainly unique.
While these are all 100% factual, none of it has actually stuck because of how hard the language is and people can just go "Woah.. woah.. you're being AGGRESSIVE and HARSH with that language and these very serious accusations."
The reason "weird" has stuck is because it rides the line. It calls out all of the above in a softer way that resonates with people. A moderate will be reserved about calling someone Racist, Evil.. or a Nazi... but they will 100% have no issue calling them weird.
Yup. That list was always something that was turned around on people saying "you're over-exaggerating." "They'll never go THAT far." Despite every evidence to the contrary.
Weird can't be so easily. It gives people pause to actually think about what the MAGAs/GOPs/etcs actually WANT to do and go "wait a minute....."
People call them ignorant assholes, and they don't blink.
People call them weird, and they feel the need to respond.
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They fear being labeled weird more than being labeled assholes. Considering their platform, I can only assume they associate weird with something else they hate... Which is why they are so defensive about it.
People call them weird, and they feel the need to respond.
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They fear being labeled weird more than being labeled assholes. Considering their platform, I can only assume they associate weird with something else they hate... Which is why they are so defensive about it.
Mockery is a pretty good weapon against these kinds of ideas. Dunking on them by calling them weird takes away their power.
Right, like, why is THIS what's getting to them, why is THIS what's resonating with the voters. I don't understand people lol
I love what gets under trumps skin is essentially elementary age insults. When you get too far into the weeds of criticism that goes beyond an encapsulating word he sort of shirks it off. Truly have to get down to his level of intelligence.
This whole "weird" phenomenon really reminds me so much of this scene for some reason...
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe5OynLQbJc
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe5OynLQbJc
I love this every time I see it, but can someone better explain it to me?
It's just absurdist humor unless there's a reference I'm not aware of.
It's actually kinda crazy how fast it became a term of endearment especially when transformed into dark Brandon
"I'm not weird!" screams the sun-downing dotard who can't stop talking about Hannibal Lector and how wind farms means bacon doesn't exist anymore.
Youre getting the full context. Nothing else to it, lol.
Wint was just the best at the internet.
That's the fun part about it, it hasn't been ruined; Being called weird is still a fine little badge of honor as long as you simply acknowledge it and own it. The negative connotation only really sets in if you get all butthurt and defensive about it.
being weird and being a weird creep are two different things
Portland weird vs incel groyper Russian asset weird
Dems don't even say it anymore really right? I feel like they're trying to make it a basket full of deplorable type of moment but it doesn't really work because the weird accusation is just directed to Trump, Vance and their policies and not all his followers.
yeah true, i'm weird in an endearing way
that's the weird thing about the word, i guess it does carry different connotations like freak. and i agree, the right are weird but like you said, creep weird.
Not just him. MAGA chuds everywhere online are being triggered by it.
This dude would fuck Donald Trump up in any kind of one-on-one confrontation.
You don't win against a small-minded bully by turning the other cheek, cowering in fear, or running away...you win by putting that weird piece of shit in their place...
Jesus christ, this guy could beat Trump with an arm tied to his back.
I bet the next thing Trump tries is to call him "weird(o) Walz", because he is a "no u" kinda guy and alliterations really stuck in your brain.
And then Walz will counter with what the chris suggested "If I'm weird for standing up for people's healthcare options/reproductive freedoms/mitigation of the climate crisis, then maybe America needs some weird(o) Walz right now. You know, I'm just some guy from Minnesota and see a fraction pushing against what the people of America want and I think that's weird."
