BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has never shied away from sharing his views on masculinity and lifestyle on social media. Recently, he took to Twitter to upload a video of himself in a kickboxing fight from years ago. In the caption, Tate shared a lengthy message discussing the primal urge for men to engage in battle and bring honor to their family's name. In an era where discussions around masculinity and gender roles are evolving, Tate's views have ignited conversations about toxic masculinity and the impact of traditional notions of strength and honor.
Tate's message about the importance of fighting for honor and masculinity has stirred up a debate online. While some of his followers resonate with his views and support his ideas on male identity, others argue that such assertions perpetuate harmful stereotypes and encourage aggressive behavior.
'Men were born to fight'
In his post, the 36-year-old emphasized that every male individual should feel the innate desire to fight and prove their strength. According to Tate, this act of physical prowess is not only a display of bravery but also a way to uphold the dignity and pride of one's family. He went on to question the masculinity of those who do not share this inclination, categorizing them as 'cowards' in his eyes.
"Men were born to fight. Every single man fights. He wants to fight, he trains to fight, he stays awake at night praying for the day he gets to enter the cage and try his very best to hurt somebody. The males who don't feel this warrior urge, simply are not men... Why are all of you too cowardly to honor your bloodline in battle?
"It doesn’t matter how much money you make, how many followers you get, how many girls you f**k. You must risk your life at war to bring HONOR to your last name. You will find 1000 reasons not to. The true reason is you are a coward."
"It was harder for me to lose my dad than it will be for you to lose yours. Because my dad was actually a superhero. Genuinely, actually. I am proof of that. Yours wasn’t. You are proof of that. Nobody mourns the death of sheep. They mourn the death of lions.
'You should be ashamed'
After Andrew Tate's video of his kickboxing match resurfaced on social media, fans wasted no time in taking to the comments section to share their thoughts. Some praised his skills and fighting techniques, admiring his prowess in the ring. They applauded his dedication to combat sports and hailed him as a formidable opponent. On the other hand, there were those who questioned the relevance of his message and disagreed with his views on masculinity. They expressed concerns about the glorification of violence and the perpetuation of outdated gender stereotypes. These fans called for a more nuanced and inclusive perspective on masculinity that doesn't solely rely on physical prowess.
One user wrote, "This the dumbest shit I ever heard fighting for sport is one thing but calling people bitches because they don’t want violence is bs … as influencer you should be ashamed." While another user wrote, "It is in our nature to fight. Why are they trying to take this out of young males in the western world?" Another user wrote, "Every human has masculine and feminine side, world is not only about fighting, blood and aggression. That is what a tribal man thinks when he has nothing to eat next." A fourth user wrote, "Imagine this Tate character going to actual war and risking his life, instead of larping in kickboxing. If he is a man, he would go and do it. The reality is, he loves his life, his money, his fame etc. Too afraid to lose it. That's why he loves larping in Twitter."
Another user said, "You're wrong. In the ring youre play fighting. You haven't spent a day in a warzone. If you did, you would know a true warrior fights to defend what he loves. He doesn't fight because he wants to but because he has to. Childish bloodlust is curable in all but the mad."
