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In sum, a confluence of factors were clearly militating against Rodger's sexual success, and this, combined with his excessive (but fragile) self-worth, it seems fair to classify him as an incel in the [[Incel#Definition|broad sense of the term]]. | In sum, a confluence of factors were clearly militating against Rodger's sexual success, and this, combined with his excessive (but fragile) self-worth, it seems fair to classify him as an incel in the [[Incel#Definition|broad sense of the term]]. | ||
==Interests== | ==Interests== | ||
He apparently enjoyed "[[Hobby|swimming, hiking, reading, writing, going to the library and playing video games]]." His favorite video game was World of Warcraft; Elliot stated in his manifesto that at one time: "World of Warcraft was the only thing I had left to live for." Rodger also enjoyed playing other videos games series such as Halo and Call of Duty. He apparently made an effort to [[looksmaxxing|improve his physical appearance]] prior to the massacre, engaging in calisthenics as a form of [[Gymmaxxing|bodybuilding]] and [[Fashion|purchasing expensive designer clothing and sunglasses]]. | He apparently enjoyed "[[Hobby|swimming, hiking, reading, writing, going to the library and playing video games]]." His favorite video game was World of Warcraft; Elliot stated in his manifesto that at one time: "World of Warcraft was the only thing I had left to live for." Rodger also enjoyed playing other videos games series such as Halo and Call of Duty. He apparently made an effort to [[looksmaxxing|improve his physical appearance]] prior to the massacre, engaging in calisthenics as a form of [[Gymmaxxing|bodybuilding]] and [[Fashion|purchasing expensive designer clothing and sunglasses]]. In his private diary, he also mentions that he tried to [[Accentmaxxing|affect a British accent]] as another method of attracting women. | ||
He seems to have become more and more desperate in terms of the [[cope|coping mechanisms]] he employed prior to the massacre, attempting '[[Fapstinence|no fap]]' prior to the attack. It appears his final cope was the idea that becoming [[Moneymaxxing|wealthy would make him more attractive]] to women, as he attempted to use the "law of attraction" to win the lottery, spending thousands of dollars on lottery tickets. When he failed to win the $100 million dollar jackpot in the Californian Mega millions lottery, his decision to carry out the massacre was sealed, writing: "Without the prospect of becoming wealthy at a young age, I had nothing to live for now. [...] I was going to be a virgin outcast forever. I realized that I had to start planning and preparing for the Day of Retribution, even though I hadn't yet had any idea of what day that would be." | He seems to have become more and more desperate in terms of the [[cope|coping mechanisms]] he employed prior to the massacre, attempting '[[Fapstinence|no fap]]' prior to the attack. It appears his final cope was the idea that becoming [[Moneymaxxing|wealthy would make him more attractive]] to women, as he attempted to use the "law of attraction" to win the lottery, spending thousands of dollars on lottery tickets. When he failed to win the $100 million dollar jackpot in the Californian Mega millions lottery, his decision to carry out the massacre was sealed, writing: "Without the prospect of becoming wealthy at a young age, I had nothing to live for now. [...] I was going to be a virgin outcast forever. I realized that I had to start planning and preparing for the Day of Retribution, even though I hadn't yet had any idea of what day that would be." | ||
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He also is said to have enjoyed fantasy films and television shows. His favorite films included Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. He also enjoyed solitary walks and observing the sunset at scenic locations in Isla Vista prior to the massacre, though his enjoyment of this was marred by the strong sense of envy he felt when observing romantic couples enjoying the same sunsets. | He also is said to have enjoyed fantasy films and television shows. His favorite films included Star Wars and Lord of the Rings. He also enjoyed solitary walks and observing the sunset at scenic locations in Isla Vista prior to the massacre, though his enjoyment of this was marred by the strong sense of envy he felt when observing romantic couples enjoying the same sunsets. | ||
The sheriff's report written after the incident also records that he made a number of internet searches that indicated a strong interest in the Nazi Party and its leadership, such as the German dictator [[Adolf Hitler]], the German propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels (who he seemingly suspected of being Jewish) and the Reichsführer-SS, Heinrich Himmler, the day of Retribution was in fact plan to be the day of the death of Heinrich Himmler, May 23. He himself stated that he hid his political beliefs from others as they "disturbed most people". | The sheriff's report written after the incident also records that he made a number of internet searches that indicated a strong interest in the Nazi Party and its leadership, such as the German dictator [[Adolf Hitler]], the German propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels (who he seemingly suspected of being Jewish) and the Reichsführer-SS, Heinrich Himmler, the day of Retribution was in fact plan to be the day of the death of Heinrich Himmler, May 23. He himself stated that he hid his political beliefs from others as they "disturbed most people". | ||
==Initial internet reaction== | ==Initial internet reaction== | ||
As news of the story broke, one of the first online reactions was from the so-called mental health support community, [[Social Anxiety Support]], which spontaneously erupted in multiple threads expressing [[sympathy]] for Elliot Rodger and his actions, exclusively from male users. The [[femoid|female]] users of [[Social Anxiety Support]] then started flaming the threads in their disgust at this reaction. | As news of the story broke, one of the first online reactions was from the so-called mental health support community, [[Social Anxiety Support]], which spontaneously erupted in multiple threads expressing [[sympathy]] for Elliot Rodger and his actions, exclusively from male users. The [[femoid|female]] users of [[Social Anxiety Support]] then started flaming the threads in their disgust at this reaction. | ||