r/clevercomebacks 1d ago

Billionaire Not Resistance

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u/Strict_Foundation_31 1d ago

Does he think he's Rorschach from The Watchmen? He wants to be either an anti-hero or an edgelord, but doesn't realize people don't like him.

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u/Independent-Couple87 1d ago

I think he probably has more in common with Ozymandias, at least in terms of ideology.

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u/Strict_Foundation_31 1d ago

I just remember Rorschach as being more cryptic and potentially destructive. Elon needs everyone to think he's a badass.

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u/Independent-Couple87 1d ago

Elon needs everyone to think he's a badass.

You can say a similar thing about Adrian Veidt.

It is easier for Veidt, however, because he is a ridiculously athletic and strong individual with a large list of accomplishments and a company that built very useful things.