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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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[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 287 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

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

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 206 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

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

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 57 points 3 weeks ago

Good catch.

[–] Asfalttikyntaja@sopuli.xyz 14 points 3 weeks ago

Is there any proof that he can read?

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[–] TidBit@mander.xyz 43 points 3 weeks 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 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks 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 205 points 3 weeks ago (3 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 73 points 3 weeks ago

did my part by not upvoting the post 🫡

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] tomcatt360@lemmy.zip 29 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Any response is food for the troll. The only thing that gets them to stop is silence

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

I disagree. These people are notoriously thin-skinned. Mocking works even better than silence.

If he were 5 years old I'd just smile and nod, but an adult making these claims deserves nothing less than open ridicule.

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[–] TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com 101 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

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

[–] amos@slrpnk.net 15 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Agreed. I will never understand how these people got famous. I do understand that they are manipulative and all that, but still... For manipulative people to be successful, one needs to be manipulated. I think this says more about the manipulated (and society overall) than it does about these manipulative, stupid, pieces of shit.

We will always have unscrupulous pieces of shit. The fact that society is choosing to make these people famous, and "powerful", is dystopian. Absolutely pathetic.

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[–] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world 77 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 26 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

One upvote only can make. Want make two.

[–] HotsauceHurricane@lemmy.world 27 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)
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[–] rottenmummy@lemmy.world 52 points 3 weeks ago

I feel so bad for the Onion

[–] Rooty@lemmy.world 49 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Why are we paying attention to this clown, again?

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[–] Noite_Etion@lemmy.world 48 points 3 weeks 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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[–] JcbAzPx@lemmy.world 48 points 3 weeks ago

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

[–] johncandy1812@lemmy.ca 45 points 3 weeks ago
[–] 58008@lemmy.world 44 points 3 weeks 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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[–] Bigfishbest@lemmy.world 38 points 3 weeks 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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[–] Kennystillalive@feddit.org 36 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

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

[–] GMac@feddit.org 36 points 3 weeks 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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[–] dyathinkhesaurus@lemmy.world 31 points 3 weeks 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.”

[–] TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 27 points 3 weeks ago

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

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 25 points 3 weeks ago

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

[–] TheSeveralJourneysOfReemus@lemmy.world 24 points 3 weeks 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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[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 22 points 3 weeks ago

The rapist and sex trafficker said this? Crazy

[–] thatradomguy@lemmy.world 21 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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

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[–] Nomad@infosec.pub 21 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Future American president.

[–] ecvanalog@lemmy.world 22 points 3 weeks ago

He has the requisite sex crime experience!

[–] tehsillz@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

attention seeker says stupid thing for attention - gets attention because of attention seeking stupid thing for attention

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[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 19 points 3 weeks ago

im pretty sure you dont need to emphasize you are woman hater, your action speaks louder than words.

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 18 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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

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[–] jontree255@lemmy.world 16 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Can’t wait for this dude to die driving those supercars or something similarly stupid

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[–] realitaetsverlust@piefed.zip 15 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I know you’re sitting there going ‘smart people read’... no. I need action. I need constant chaos in my life to feel content.

Sounds like undiagnosed ADHD ngl

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[–] Digit@lemmy.wtf 15 points 3 weeks 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.

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 14 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

That would be the same Andrew Tate who made his money getting punched and kicked in the head, right?

I'm sure his brain is doing just fine.

[–] ebolapie@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

no, this is the Andrew Tate who made his money doing human trafficking and crypto scams. He might have made some startup capital from getting brain damage but his money came from being a piece of shit.

[–] Avicenna@programming.dev 14 points 3 weeks ago

rage bait for internet points. pass

[–] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 14 points 3 weeks ago

it's old, why are we giving this guy attention?

[–] TigerAce@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

People bragging about how super smart they are usually lower the population average significantly.

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[–] spittingimage@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

How many times has Andrew Tate been kicked in the head during his career? More than he can count to, I'm guessing.

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