Russell Brand Sparks Debate On Masculinity And Modern Men

Russell Brand has just unleashed into a tirade on Twitter that will definitely raise a few arguments and probably make some throw their controllers against the walls. The actor, TV comedian, and astute social commentator went about spouting fire in a critique of masculinity, survival, and the fate of modern-day men. And the replies poured in as well…

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In the tweet, Russell said something like: “there’s a war on male competence,” arguing that if decay had to hunt or survive like the good old days, then instead of being glued to PS5, smoking weed, and… well, you know. It was an important statement made against the “toxic masculinity;” it is rather an important aspect of being a person. Men and women are not opponents; they are the “original team.” “Wake up,” was his final gasp.

And let the chaos break loose on the internet.

Some people supported him, such as the user WhatHappenedToAmerica, who said that jobs in today’s world are so specialized that men have no way of practical survival. Another user, 51cent, sensed the necessity of having strong men to be able to stand against evil where weak men allowed evil to thrive. Then some Kim Fisher posted a photo of her grandpa and daughter, both of whom served this country as a nurse and Lieutenant Commander, as examples of strength and service.

Other people come out blazing guns. “Pretty rich coming from someone who spent most of their life taking drugs and maturating,” says Stuart Donald, ironically calling out Brand for drug use and lacking survival skills. Another user, neilt1978, hit harder in the face of Brand, calling him “ex junkie sex pest” and doling out life advice for clout. That hurts.

Then, there were the “just some people who wanted to go to town” types. One lastpooloflight commented coolly, “Were fish dangerous back then?” Highbrush, on the other hand, was on the offensive defending Brand: “Hunting, building, gaming, and smoking weed are not mutually exclusive. Quit being so reductive.”

And then, from the religious angle. Brandon Hannu was bringing Adam and Eve into this, claiming that the mistranslation from the biblical source of Adam’s “rib” was referring to Adam’s feminine side. And Michael Forrester? Just: “Go Team God!” with a blue heart.

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Some called Brand a hypocrite; others thanked him for preaching the truth, and some simply rolled their eyes at yet another celebrity making a stupid media false statement. The discussion got more intense than before—the very topics of masculinity, survival, the modern distractions of life, and whether or not Russell Brand would even fit into this discussion as a guide.

Brand’s tweet worked in the end as much as it intended-to-stir discussion. Some people may or might not agree with him, or think that he is full of bull; one thing is for sure: the conversation about masculinity, purpose, and contemporary life is here to stay. Much the same as these snappy replies on Twitter.

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Who is correct? Depends on who you ask! But one thing is sure; there is no silence when it comes to it.