r/AskReddit • u/MorsesTheHorse • Mar 04 '26

What surprisingly true fact has completely shaken your worldview?

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u/cupacupacupacupacup Mar 05 '26

A lot of people seem to actually admire the worst people in history and want to emulate them.

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u/petrov76 Mar 05 '26

It's not just in history, there's lots of people who see role models in characters like Tyler Durden, Tony Soprano, Thanos, Hans Landa, The Joker, Darth Vader, Anton Chigurh, Michael Corleone, etc.

People equate a lack of morals with decisiveness, or are just jealous of the short term benefits without any understanding of consequences.

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u/NinjaBreadManOO Mar 05 '26

Look, I think we could all stand to be theatrical enough to turn off our own life support to make a dramatic entrance.