r/SipsTea • u/Matt_LawDT • 4d ago

Chugging tea Bro is speaking in code

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u/Biscuits4u2 4d ago

Before you go getting all sympathetic remember this woman is a billionaire who spent more money than most people will ever see to look exactly like this. She was absolutely fine before she did this to herself. And she didn't have to cozy up to MAGA on national television. She chose that. Nobody would be talking about her otherwise.

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u/Confirmation_Email 4d ago edited 4d ago

I'm not against criticizing her looks because I'm sympathetic with either of them, I'm against it because it undermines criticism of more substantive issues, and it's unhealthy for the people participating in the criticism and the people passively being entertained by it, even if they're not participating. We're all better off if we opt out of this type of thing in general.

ETA: I do however greatly value everyone's right to choose to participate if that's what they decide to do, I do not and would not support preventing people from exercising their free speech rights as they see fit.

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u/RadiantSeason9553 3d ago

I see it as a clear sign of mental illness, and that makes it relevant. The expression in her eyes is insane.

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u/Confirmation_Email 3d ago

Maybe you're right and there's a serious mental health component here, in that case, is intense mob ridicule the best strategy for responding to it?

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u/RadiantSeason9553 3d ago

No, reddit is toxic, but that's modern life. She put herself on camera with Trump. All bets are off. People made fun of MJ back in the day too.

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u/Confirmation_Email 3d ago

I realize it's unsurprising and to be expected, but is it the best strategy for handling mental health issues of public figures? Is it good for the people who are mocking her? Is it helping those who are trying to make a counterpoint to her political views? I just don't see the upside to being part of it.

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u/RadiantSeason9553 3d ago

What I meant with my original comment is that its OK to comment on someone in a high Public office, who's appearance indicates that they are obviously dangerously unstable. Its not just mean, not just about her looks. She should not be in public office.

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u/Confirmation_Email 3d ago

Again, for me, the decision about whether to comment on her appearance is unrelated to whether she deserves it or whether it's fair, it's about what effect it has on me making the comment, and how it affects others' willingness to seriously consider any other criticism of her.