The Snark on Alchemy Podcast "The Tragedy of the Incels (part 1)"
- The Snark
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Buckhead Atlanta: The Land of Bars and Broken Dreams
Well, folks, we’ve really gone deep this time. In the latest episode of Love Unscripted, Tim and LeeAnna decided to tackle the dark and (let’s face it) a little disturbing world of incels, or "involuntary celibates." You know, those guys who aren’t just frustrated by their lack of romantic success - they’re downright bitter about it. I mean, who needs romance when you can have resentment and an endless supply of internet forums to air your grievances, right?
Right off the bat, Tim and LeeAnna introduce us to the podcast’s setting - Buckhead, Atlanta, that wonderful land of all bars, all the time. It’s the perfect backdrop for the incel tragedy, and it immediately sets the stage for what’s about to unfold. If you're going to talk about misogyny, social isolation, and unrealistic expectations, there’s no better place than a packed bar in a city where people go to drown their sorrows, not find love.
A Little Sad Lyricism to Start the Day
But, before diving headfirst into incels and their tragic little worldview, Tim couldn't resist dropping a reference to Ellis Paul’s “The World Ain’t Slowing Down.” The line that feels like it was built to find the places prose can’t quite reach: “It sounds like a song, it hits you like scripture” – ahhh. A little lyricism to start the day, because why not throw in a touch of that poetic melancholy that we all love to wallow in.
Let’s Define "Incel" (In Case You Were Living Under a Rock)
As a public service, Tim gives us the official definition of an “incel.” It stands for “involuntary celibate,” and as you can probably guess, it’s not a term coined by a happy-go-lucky group of dudes at a barbecue. No, this is a deep well of pain and bitterness. These are men who believe they are unfairly denied romantic and sexual relationships, and they’re not shy about blaming women, “Chads” (aka attractive, sexually successful men), and society for their woes.
And here’s the kicker: Incels often find solace in online forums where they build an identity around their loneliness. They don't just suffer in silence - they’re loud, they’re vocal, and they’ve created a culture that encourages mutual resentment.
Let’s Talk About Psychology (And Try Not to Cry)
Naturally, Tim brings the conversation to a psychological level. And while we could spend all day diagnosing incels with various issues (low self-esteem, social anxiety, narcissistic tendencies, yadda yadda), Tim sums it up nicely: these guys have a massive contradiction in their psyches. They’re desperate to be understood and loved, but their actions push everyone away. It's like they’re throwing a tantrum at a party they weren't invited to, but somehow, everyone else is the problem.
Meanwhile, LeeAnna chimes in with her usual no-nonsense approach, pointing out that these men, “resent women because they’re not getting any ‘play’” and that they look at women like "we’re stupid.” Her bluntness is, as always, refreshing. Also, her disdain for misogynists is palpable, which, frankly, is completely justified.
Chad, Stacy, and the Great Divide
The podcast then gets into the real juice: incel lingo. I mean, who doesn’t love a good nickname, right? These guys have names for everyone in their world: "Chads" for the sexually active, good-looking guys, and "Stacys" for the women they desperately want to date. It’s all a bit childish, but hey, when you’re staring into the abyss of self-pity, I guess a little name-calling makes things feel better.
And then there's the concept of “the Beta Uprising,” which is, of course, just a violent response to not getting laid. Because if there's one thing this world needs, it's more men lashing out at women for not finding them irresistible.
Who’s the Real Victim Here? (Not the Incels)
As Tim so eloquently points out, incels don’t neatly fit into any one political box. While some of them lean right (because of course they do), others express left-leaning views. And who can blame them? Life is hard when you think you deserve a partner but can't get one. It’s almost like the universe is playing a cruel joke, and these guys just don’t get it.
LeeAnna’s take? She’s not buying it. “Women choose to be alone, they’re involuntary cat ladies,” she quips, adding a little touch of humor to the otherwise dark discussion. But honestly, who could blame her? LeeAnna argues that women don’t spend their time blaming the world for their lack of romantic success, and while she acknowledges the struggles women face, they don’t quite spiral into the depths of self-loathing the way men do in the incel community.
As for the incels, LeeAnna drops her final, devastating truth bomb: “For every guy that’s been mistreated by a woman, there’s a woman who’s been mistreated by a man.” Well, can’t argue with that, although let’s be real: I’m pretty sure there are more women getting the short end of the stick here, by a country mile. But hey, what’s fairness when you’ve got a good ol’ serving of “poor me” to wash it all down?
And, before you know it, the podcast producer (yours truly) has to practically shove them offstage because they’ve gone way past their time – so next week will be part two. Oh, joy. Brace yourselves!
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