A considerable number of people are of the belief that they have the right to mock anyone because, apparently, it suits their discourse. When the roles are reversed, they will cry hoarse at the injustice! Taking potshots at someone may appear to be cool, but constant nitpicking is quite ridiculous. Since this seems to be the way forward, certain people prefer to tear reputations to shreds. It helps them reach the precipice of glory that they would never reach, even in their wildest dreams. Hence, the reason why it makes perfect sense for them to go gung-ho and mock someone/anyone, for the heck of it. Once an idea is promoted, mob mentality through a weird hypnotic hue takes over and becomes a constant. It is quite strange to note that even smart folk fall into this strange rut. I suppose, we live in a time where ridicule has become a famous word. Talking nonsensical garbage about someone without the facts is a way to garner brownie points. There has been nastiness across the board
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