Taylor Lorenz discusses the alarming popularity of Luigi Mangione, alleged assassin of Brian Thompson, arguing that mainstream media's outrage over his fanbase lacks understanding of current cultural dynamics. In a conversation with CNN's Donie O'Sullivan, Lorenz notes a significant disconnect between media narratives and the American public's fascination with figures they perceive as revolutionary. She highlights the allure of Mangione's persona, particularly among women, who view him as a morally good man in a world lacking such figures. This fascination mirrors the fandom towards controversial political figures, suggesting deeper societal trends.
When O'Sullivan asked about the groups of women who have gathered outside Mangione's court hearings in New York, Lorenz laughed. "You're going to see women especially that feel like, Oh my God, right? Like, here's this man who's revolutionary, who's famous, who's handsome, who is young, who's smart," she said. "He's a person that seems like this morally good man, which is hard to find."
Lorenz said, 'As if we don't lionize criminals, as if we don't have, you know, we don't stan murderers of all sorts, and we can give them Netflix shows.' There's a huge disconnect between the narratives and the angles that mainstream media pushes and what the American public feels.
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