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It is truly odd how many men I see on social media platforms who now think of Zuck as “cool” given his previous image.

It’s very interesting how a single suggestion from Thiel can cause him to redefine his entire persona (I assume with lots of people behind the scenes helping).

With the exception of Vance, Thiel really knows how to tap into the psyche of the demographics he targets. Regardless of where you stand on his beliefs, it’s truly terrifying how influential a single person is.



It is strange how shutting the fuck up and being rich gives folks the impression you're cool and competent. Especially when we can see the reactions of rich folk trying to be "edgy" and cool.


Except that’s not what Zuck did. In fact he’s made more public appearances and interviews.


He's also reigned in his abrasiveness, despite saying "I'm done apologizing". Hot air.


Define your version of cool


I never said I thought he was cool. I said others do and I’m surprised how quick the public perception of him has changed. therefore my definition of cool is irrelevant.


Well—that's debatable. I've yet to meet anybody who thinks he's in any way "cool".

"Zuckerbro is cool" has this kind of energy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Wilson_is_a_genius


Same thing can be observed about Trump.




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