BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Controversial influencer Andrew Tate, known for his provocative statements, once again ignited a firestorm of debate online. This time, it wasn't his usual rant against the government, but a new claim that grabbed attention. Tate asserted that men displaying what he referred to as 'female self-control' were more prone to becoming 'school shooters.' As expected, this provocative assertion sparked a heated discussion within the online community.

Tate has cultivated a reputation for getting into controversies with his provocative and misogynistic views. As a self-proclaimed advocate of masculinity, he has consistently emphasized the importance of reinforcing traditional masculine traits. However, his interpretation of masculinity has faced substantial criticism due to the toxic nature of his ideologies. Many accuse him of promoting toxic masculinity, which perpetuates harmful stereotypes and potentially fosters a hostile environment for both men and women.

'School shooters'

In his tweet, Tate made his strong opposition clear to the belief that masculine role models could have harmful impacts on young men. Challenging the idea that masculinity itself is problematic, he sought to defend positive male influences. However, Tate's statement took a concerning turn when he asserted a link between individuals exhibiting what he perceived as "female levels" of self-control and the tendency to become school shooters.

Tate wrote, "Masculine role models are bad for the youth of men.” Men with female levels of self-control are school shooters."

'What a creep'

After Tate linked men with feminine self-control to school shootings in his tweet, it sparked a flurry of reactions among Twitter users. One user wrote, "This makes no sense just connecting random things together wtf lol." Another user wrote, "Toxic* masculine role models are unhealthy. Which you would currently fall into that category." A user stated, "Virtually every school shooter had the same women-hating incel mentality you promote." A user commented, "How much of a misogynist loser do you have to be to look at school shooters, who tend to be overwhelmingly male and go “the problem is that men are too feminine”. What a creep."