A recent Twitter thread has shed light on the unsettling ties between the alt-right movement and violent incidents, particularly highlighting the Toronto attack. Just moments before Alek Minassian drove his van into a crowd, he reportedly posted on Facebook to honor Elliot Rodger, a man infamous for a deadly rampage at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In his now-deleted post, Minassian exclaimed, “All hail the Supreme Gentleman Elliot Rodger!” This statement reveals a disturbing connection rooted in misogyny that unites these two individuals.
Elliot Rodger’s manifesto, which spanned 107,000 words, expressed his frustrations over his virginity and attributed it to “the cruelty of women.” Minassian’s Facebook message echoed this sentiment, indicating a desire to inflict pain on those who he believed were leading fulfilling sexual lives. He allegedly wrote, “Private (Recruit) Minassian Infantry 00010, wishing to speak to Sgt 4chan please. The Incel Rebellion has already begun! We will overthrow all the Chads and Stacys! All hail the Supreme Gentleman Elliot Rodger!”
In a Twitter thread by journalist Samira Jones, the toxic culture surrounding the “Incel” community was critically examined. “Incel” stands for “involuntary celibate,” and these individuals often congregate online to express their grievances towards women. They label attractive women as “Stacys” and desirable men as “Chads.” Jones pointed out that discussions within these forums can include graphic topics such as “acid attacks and mass rapes.”
Furthermore, David Futrelle, a writer for We Hunted The Mammoth, reported that many within the Incel community celebrated Minassian’s actions, viewing the attack as a rallying point for their nihilistic ideology. “In various threads that emerged following the media coverage of Minassian’s Facebook post about the ‘Incel Rebellion,’ members were seen praising the killings and discussing potential future attacks,” Futrelle noted.
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In summary, the thread exposes the concerning links between the alt-right movement and acts of violence, driven by a deep-seated misogyny that continues to pose a threat to society.