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Self-professed misogynist influencer Andrew Tate believes reading is for people with “slow brains,” according to a recent resurfaced clip of him on X. In the video, Tate is seen bragging that his brain is too advanced for reading and that he’d rather be in constant chaos.

“I’m too smart to read. I know you’re sitting there going ‘smart people read’... no. I need action. I need constant chaos in my life to feel content. I need to be driving a supercar and f—ing fighting, f—ing a bunch of hoes and champagne… going crazy.”

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[–] TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 24 points 4 days ago

Tell me you can't read without telling me you can't read.

[–] Kennystillalive@feddit.org 35 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Can we stop posting / sharing what that guy does? Why do we keep him relevant?

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 275 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (2 children)

Functionally illiterate moron insists he's "Too smart to read."

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 202 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Functionally illiterate moron, sex trafficker and rapist insists he's "Too smart to read."

[–] msage@programming.dev 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What does it say about the society that he is so much better off than me?

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[–] TidBit@mander.xyz 43 points 5 days ago (17 children)

21% of the U.S. is illiterate, with 54% topping out at a 6th grade reading level. Meaning 75% of the U.S. reads at a middle school level, at best... So this clown trying to convince people he's in the 25% of folks able to read above a 6th grade level is legitimately hilarious!

[–] grue@lemmy.world 24 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

And this grifting fuck knows that, because that 75% is exactly who he is trying to tap into by appealing to their ignorance.

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[–] starik@lemmy.zip 195 points 5 days ago (7 children)

He certainly knows how to rage bait. We have to collectively learn to ignore this bullshit, and teach young boys the same.

[–] expatriado@lemmy.world 71 points 5 days ago

did my part by not upvoting the post 🫡

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[–] TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com 97 points 5 days ago (4 children)

Stop make stupid people famous. Negative attention is also attention.

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[–] Avicenna@programming.dev 13 points 4 days ago

rage bait for internet points. pass

[–] GMac@feddit.org 36 points 4 days ago (1 children)

An proven moron said something mind numbingly stupid. News at 10...

Why do people keep giving this idiot exposure?

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[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 9 points 3 days ago

He’s a media producer, and he ain’t producing books. Of course he’s going to tell his audience books don’t matter.

[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 8 points 3 days ago

That shithead rapist doesnt deserve the time of day

[–] johncandy1812@lemmy.ca 45 points 5 days ago
[–] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world 74 points 5 days ago (1 children)

ME AM SMART, NO NEED READ! READ AM FOR BETA MALE!

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 24 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

One upvote only can make. Want make two.

[–] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world 25 points 5 days ago (4 children)
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[–] thatradomguy@lemmy.world 20 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Sounds like my manager who legit uses openAI as a fucking search engine.

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 5 points 4 days ago

Make friends with your IT guy, devise a plan to block the correct web domains for the 2 hours ahead of any company meeting to let that problem sort itself out.

[–] SnarkoPolo@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago

Who needs ideas? Just depend on the Holy Word Of Trump. /s

[–] Paranoidfactoid@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago

Ahahahahahahaha!

[–] rottenmummy@lemmy.world 49 points 5 days ago

I feel so bad for the Onion

[–] Bigfishbest@lemmy.world 38 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Dear Andrew. You need to fill your head with stuff cause you're unable to sit in the silence of your own mind since it's shouting what an utter failure you are at being a decent person. You've hurt so many people, and deep down you know that ain't right. It's called cognitive dissonance. I want to hope you can become a whole person someday, but frankly you don't deserve that. Honestly I can't see you as anything other than a drain on society.

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[–] JcbAzPx@lemmy.world 45 points 5 days ago

That's a strange way to confess to being illiterate.

[–] 58008@lemmy.world 41 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I need action. I need constant chaos in my life to feel content.

This is the sound of deep, deep, profound, deep insecurity chasing a man down a never-ending alleyway peppered with neon signs that say "Unattractive to Women?", "Easily Bullied By Other Men?", "GAY???"

I hope he does serious prison time for his crimes, because it will be extra enjoyable knowing that it's literally the worst place he could ever find himself. No escaping one's own mind in that place.

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[–] Rooty@lemmy.world 47 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Why are we paying attention to this clown, again?

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[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Funniest thing I've heard all day.

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[–] Digit@lemmy.wtf 15 points 4 days ago

If you only ever read one book,

Then shut the fuck up.

If you never read any books,

No, seriously. Shut the fuck up.

[–] Noite_Etion@lemmy.world 46 points 5 days ago (2 children)

All of his examples of his "intelligence" have nothing to do with brain power:

Driving a supercar.

Fighting (and losing badly).

Fucking hoes and champagne (think he might be fucking his drinks?.. grammar is for idiots apparently).

Going crazy...?

Dude is a true genius, and all the hits to the head have only made him more powerful.

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[–] TheSeveralJourneysOfReemus@lemmy.world 24 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I just wish for a world where I am not exposed to mr chinless every dumb thing he says. Or every famous individidual says. Use your critical thinking and wits, for your opinion. If something seems that wrong, it is.

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[–] Nomad 20 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Future American president.

[–] ecvanalog@lemmy.world 21 points 5 days ago

He has the requisite sex crime experience!

[–] dyathinkhesaurus@lemmy.world 30 points 5 days ago (2 children)
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I need constant chaos in my life to feel content. I need to be driving a supercar and f—ing fighting, f—ing a bunch of hoes and champagne… going crazy.”

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 23 points 5 days ago

"I'm to smart to use my brain" says guy who is on the run from eastern european authorities.

[–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (4 children)

Why even bother with this. Ugh. Just writing here is icky.

[–] fedorato@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Isn’t this kind of thing the point of the sub? Looks like an onion headline, but it’s real.

That said - i do get it’s a bit depressing and probably doesn’t pass the vibe test.

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[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 22 points 5 days ago

The rapist and sex trafficker said this? Crazy

[–] boaratio@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago (3 children)

I know he's young, but this guy can't shake off the mortal coil soon enough. Fuck him forever.

[–] smeenz@lemmy.nz 5 points 4 days ago

Given how dumb this guy demonstrates himself to be daily, I'm astonished he's managed to live this long.

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[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 17 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Too smart to live, too, but too dumb to die.

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