• BranBucket@lemmy.world
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    100% this kind of techbro need to be cool and liked is one of the main drivers behind why our nation is fucked right now. Zuck, Musk and all of the other guys flipped right when people called them out on legitimate bullshit because they could find easy validation among the MAGA rubes, MRA choads, and conspiracy nutters. They sold out their platforms and the country for a tiny dose of external validation. Fragile little man-children.

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    Zuck’s “How do you do, fellow kids?” Didn’t work when he was in college either, that’s why Facebook is his avenue of human interaction.

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    24 hours ago

    Having a midlife crisis and suddenly dressing like you’re really into the world’s shittiest rap-rock band generally doesn’t endear you with the public. Especially not when you’re laying people off by the tens of thousands.

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    ‘you can’t put lipstick on a pig’ - some guy with a bigger inauguration crowd than both of trump’s.

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    But maybe it made him happier? He seems happier. All he needed was a bit of sunshine and some exercise.