Okay then, before you scoff at yet another “Andrew Tate” related piece of content !
Let us address the “Elephant in the Room” … which has to be the Tate’s Brand of Masculinity ! Now clearly, his narrative seems to trigger a lot of debate on the validity or credibility of his philosophies. Not to mention the added layers, his brother ‘Tristen’ brings to the whole “Tate Image”. Some believe they are the Messiahs of “Real Masculinity”, while most others would say they the Devil’s Advocates of “Toxic Masculinity” ! Whichever side you fall on, there’s no denying that ‘The Tales of The Tate Brothers’ has gained a lot of traction. So let’s do a rational taste test , by putting their ‘philosophies’ in the oven, and bake this “Tate” flavored Brain Brownie.
1) The Oliver “Tate” Twist –
It can be baffling to some, to comprehend the ‘Rags to Riches’ origins of the Tates, hearing their narrative for the first time. Unlike the common stereotype perpetuated about ‘Narcissists’, the Tates pulled a “Jordan Belfort” in proving to us that not millionaires all are born with a silver spoon. That being said, let’s ponder over Decaprio’s speech in the movie – “ There’s no Nobility in Poverty ! I’ve been a Rich man and, I’ve been a Poor man. And I’d choose Rich every *Bleep*ing time ! ”. Could this mindset be what pushes the truly driven ones, who have experienced some hardships, to become completely apathetic to others? It’s hard to tell. Although to be fair, that ‘Intense Drive for a Better Lifestyle” sure seems palatable for most men hoping to make a difference. We’ll let you decide if ‘Empathy’, or the lack thereof, is a defining quality of ‘Hyper Successful’ individuals?
2) Fear Does Not Exist In This Dojo ! –
Let’s be honest here, all the Macho energy the Tates are seen throwing around, sure does remind us a lot of cheesy bad guys from some 90’s karate movies. Be it the constant on-camera cussing, smoking, shirtless interviews, flexing fighting skills or having a cobra for a tattoo and your brand name (@cobratate) , for crying out loud ! So let’s breakdown some of the preachings of the original – Cobra Kai, and see if it has a place in people’s psyche today. “Strike First, Strike Hard & No Mercy” was the premise of their core beliefs in the movies, making them hate worthy to be the antagonists of the franchise. The film industry, did what it does best, I.e. to whitewash and desensitize traditional bad behavior to the public. And so, we got a reboot web series that humanizing the “bad” attitude, to more of a “Badass” attitude driven by a moral purpose. A purpose that we align more towards and admire the grits for being the ‘Anti-hero’. My question to all the “Brain Brownie Bukkads” reading this is, does our acceptance of this virtuous “Sigma” attitude give rise to more adopters ? Regardless of what one may feel , the Top G surely inspires boys to get to their peak physical form. With the rumored bout against , yet another set of incredibly vocal “Alfa Male” brothers – The Pauls , only time will tell which set of brother are all bark and no bite !
3) The Brothers Of Bravado Vogue –
Ask any average joe, who would they rather be – Batman or Superman / Ironman or Captain America? Odds are they are least likely to pick “Mr. Goody Two-Shoes” over the “Badass Billionaires”! And it’s not just a question of ‘power vs tech’, rather the benefits of ‘brain over brawn’! Today , men realize that the byproducts of brains are money, power, influence and all the toys and mates their heart desires. Which is why hyper driven individuals tend to garner a lot of attention, intrigue and judgement, as opposed to regular people. The Tates most definitely have the brains to back up their brawny physiques, they were raised by a proficient Chess Player afterall ! So you can bet that every single move the Tates make in their online presence, is a deep calculated one to further their narrative. Weather you buy into their mafioso mojo or not, the Tates are quickly establishing themselves as the pseudo ‘Peaky Blinders of Masculinity’. Even the so called “Matrix” tried and failed in ‘Canceling’ them , making them that much more infamous.
4) Hustle , Loyalty … Respect ? –
What was once the motto of John Cena, the man you can’t see, now seems to be the playbook of the men, we can’t seem to stop seeing! Now credit, to where credit is due, the Tates are a couple of Romanian guys with an impressive ‘Coming of age’ story, that they like to shove down everyone’s mind. Let’s examine this dream, they are trying to sell. The money, cars, an entourage, girls and glamor are eye candy to any guy, but the question most would then ponder is – Do the ‘Ends’ justify the ‘Means’ ? This can be subjective to everyone for many reasons. However, it can be quite hypocritical for someone who preaches his love of Islam and hate for Haram, to have built an empire of wealth through casinos and gambling. Not to mention the younger brother, who made his fortune by organizing and monetizing the adult webcam entertainment business! You may rebuttal with “Haters Gonna Hate” or “Don’t Hate The Player , Hate The Game” , however we reckon that ‘Hubris’ haunts the hustle, kills the loyalty and dishes out disrespect! All that said , treading this path seems to have given them more insights and understanding of the challenges of the average man , which they use to further their narrative. Tell us how you feel about the same , in the comments below.
5) Tate from Taured ? –
A real Brain Brownies Bukkad, has definitely heard of the mysterious case of the “Traveler from Taured”, who disappeared from a locked room. It sparked global conversation and inspired books, songs and even movies. The true identity or explanation still eludes us all, although experts believe it won’t be long before one of Tates comes out as “The Real G from Taured” ! And understandably so, as most of their narrative seems like it’s not from our reality! The Tates are polarizing figures – no doubt, but when you strip down all the farce, they are essential expert marketers promoting their “Personal Banding”. Understanding how the Taured Traveler or the Tates, broke the internet to become viral sensations can help us deal with the “Court of Public Opinion” better. And as we saw in the case of ‘Depp Vs Heard’, public opinions can launch or burry one’s career prospects. Both Narratives of the Traveler and Tate, have some things in common. They both are very outlandish concepts to be factually valid, supported by nuggets of truth to keep you baited and engage in further investigation. This ‘Bait & Hook’ technique is commonly used in personal branding by public figures, actors, authors and politicians alike to gain favors with their target audience. Did we just bait and hook you onto Brain Brownies with this blog , or did you actually enjoy this taste test of “The Ultimate Food For Thought” ? Drop a like and follow our social handles, if you did.
6) The AntiTATEsis of ‘Karen’ –
Every action, has an equal and opposite reaction. Regardless of having right wing or left wing political views, the majority of us abide by certain civil standards to not be categorized as an extremist. However, we’ve all had our fair share of experiences dealing with extremist behavior, and it’s not pleasant to say the least. While the yesteryears were filled with a cringe fest of toxic content , showing entitled women trying to impose their “rights” or “way of life” on the rest of the world , in response to whom , the netizens were savage enough to title them as a “Karen“. Have we finally come to a day where we have the ‘Antithesis of Karen’ in men being obnoxiously masculine in imposing their “rights” or “way of life” on the rest of the world ? And if so , should such men be called a “Tate” ? Comment below if you think this bring balance to the extremist behavior or if we need to just ostracize both of these brands of people ?
7) Grand Tate Auto : Toxicity –
Let’s be honest here , regardless of how we feel of our conduct ought to be in reality , it does feel therapeutic to plug into a game and live out your wildest imaginations. Now imagine a reality , where that is life and Tate might just start to seem make sense. And if it didn’t , half of the science fiction genre would be meaningless , because according to Tate – it’s the rest of the world that is playing by the rules of the game called “The Matrix“. And just as the movie , that was a blockbuster and has a cult following of its own , suggests that world runs on a mob mentality that governed by a handful of people. While most of us might conform to societal pressures to function as a cohesive unit , a few of us tend to challenge the norm and travel the ‘Road not taken’. Does that make Tate the ‘Neo’ of our reality or some conspiracy theorist living out his delusions ? Tell us in the comment section below.
And there you have it , 7 reasons why : the Tates test your masculinity complex. You may admire or alienate the Tates , they are just the latest in a long line of internet personalities that have been leveraging the same narrative to gain a cult following. Although this seems like yet another case of ‘Old Wine in a New Bottle’ , the general message seems to be much more intoxicating and widely debated upon by the younger generation today. We hope this Brain Brownies helps you add some perceptive on how you view and let yourself be influenced by the Tate Brothers. Share your perspective and suggest more such Brain Brownies on our Official Discord Server.
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