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This widespread media interest in the attack, together with Rodger's pre-massacre Youtube videos showcasing his extreme narcissism (with many of his boasts becoming internet [[meme]]s, in particular, his claim to be "the supreme gentleman"), have combined to make Rodger probably the most notorious self-described incel in history to date. | This widespread media interest in the attack, together with Rodger's pre-massacre Youtube videos showcasing his extreme narcissism (with many of his boasts becoming internet [[meme]]s, in particular, his claim to be "the supreme gentleman"), have combined to make Rodger probably the most notorious self-described incel in history to date. | ||
Rodger himself was never an active member of any self-identified incel community. However, Rodger did self-identify as an incel (which had no sub-cultural connotations at the time) in a few posts on the (now defunct) [[PSL|Puahate website]]. | Rodger himself was never an active member of any self-identified incel community. However, Rodger did self-identify as an incel (which had no sub-cultural connotations at the time) in a few posts on the (now defunct) [[PSL|Puahate website]]. | ||
His father (Peter Rodger, a small-time director) was a white British national. His mother (Ong Li Chin) was a Malaysian | His father (Peter Rodger, a small-time director) was a white British national. His mother (Ong Li Chin) was a Malaysian Chinese. He lived with his father and his Moroccan step-mother (who he despised) after his parent's divorce. In the time leading up to his rampage, he wrote the lengthy manifesto/autobiography "[[My Twisted World]]." He e-mailed this document to his family members, former acquaintances, and therapists before the attack. | ||
==Forum use== | ==Forum use== | ||