BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Andrew Tate has managed to leave his mark everywhere, even in the anime community. The former professional kickboxer had previously asserted that watching anime makes one a ‘loser’. Although the incident occurred about six years ago, the comment resurfaced as the former professional kickboxer continues to hog headlines even after his arrest for alleged human trafficking.
His controversial takes are often termed sexist and misogynistic but the influencer has gained a sizeable following online. Tate has infact made a name for himself by saying various contentious things in the past.
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Why did Tate say watching anime makes one a ‘loser’?
About six years ago, when Tate was mostly unknown outside the kickboxing world, he reportedly posted on his official Twitter account that everyone over 15 who watches cartoons is a loser, as per Sportskeeda. The infamous online personality listed shows like 'Dragon Ball Z' and even placed anime under the broad category of cartoons. He went on to say that women become less respectful of guys who watch anime. He even urged men to leave watching cartoons or anime to be more mature.
Notably, Tate focused primarily on anime. Some American animated programs, such as 'South Park' by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and 'The Simpsons' by Matt Groening, are still good, in his books. Although he doesn't particularly enjoy 'The Simpsons', he thinks it is well-liked and tolerable, and Tate finds South Park to be especially amusing.
In the past, he has also made controversial claims like depression wasn't genuine. Given that depression is a serious issue that affects many people, the tweet attracted a lot of attention and valid criticisms.
The truth behind Tate’s statement
However, are Tate's assertions true in any way? It is clear from looking at his online behavior from the time that the former professional kickboxer made such claims in order to garner attention online. He spent a chunk of that time making contentious claims, which would have helped him get media attention, especially on a platform like Twitter. It is therefore impossible to determine whether he really meant what he wrote in the tweet.
Many individuals replied to his statements online, especially on YouTube, by uploading their videos. Given that he was little known at the time, the responders frequently ignored his opinions. Tate, however, has gained popularity over time and is now visible on most social media platforms, where people frequently share his videos and memes. Thus, even though Tate's statement was controversial and unjustified, his plan to gain popularity has succeeded. successful.
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