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This is an interesting topic and I do feel like it’s increasingly becoming a bigger slice of the societal pie in terms of bad things happening, but it’s also hard to write about because you don’t want to glorify any of these guys and their horrible actions. I will see if I can successfully paint the edges on it. I am not sure I can.
First off, you need to define the term, which is “involuntary celibate,” or essentially guys who think everyone else is getting laid and getting female attention and they (the incels) are the ones who deserve said physical and emotional comfort. The dude bros they hate are “Chads” and the women who turn away from them are “Stacys.” It’s all a little bit crazy and complicated at some level, but … I will say that I was a fat, dorky kid for most of my growing-up period (read: still am), and seeing others have what you think you should have is powerful. Now, the difference is I never considered shooting up any place or anything like that. I can also tell you that when you’re in an infertility loop (currently am), and it seems like everyone around you is getting pregnant, and you know some of the guys involved are douchebags, you can feel strongly that way. Again, not shooting anyone up or anything, but I understand the emotion.
Here’s one “incel” discussing his lot in life:
