Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

No, Frasier is just a pompous but ultimately harmless asshole. It’s the Niles character I take issue with. The weird-nerd-with-oneitis who-gets-the-girl-in-the-end trope of 90s comedy is to a large extent to blame for the current incel crisis.

It’s not misogyny, narcissism or a sense of entitlement. It’s that these boys were raised by the TV and socialised into a system of courtship based on putting in superficial acts of niceness and receiving heartfelt love and affection in return. Regrettably when they find out the truth they often lash out at the women, because who would do such a thing as go on TV and tell lies?




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: