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[–] Nacktmull@lemmy.world 54 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (1 children)

No, not just incels but hardcore fans and lonely people in general. The marketing strategy of pretending to be single with the goal of seeming somehow available is not gender or country specific and is used in pop music a lot. It´s all about creating a projection screen for fantasies and dreams to increase sales. Just think of boy bands in the 90s.

[–] MegaUltraChicken@lemmy.world 18 points 8 months ago (2 children)

Wait. You're telling me I don't actually have a shot with Joey Fatone?!?!

[–] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 13 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Sure you do. Joey is an absolute ho.

[–] MegaUltraChicken@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago

Trying to get some of that Price is Right announcer money...

[–] Thassodar@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

As much of a chance as I have with Posh Spice.