I'm low-key excited for this new production of American Psycho 
- I mean, who doesn't love a good satire about 80s excess? But seriously, it's wild how Patrick Bateman has become an icon for some dudes in the incel scene... like, what even is that? Ellis was trying to expose the superficiality and entitlement of his time, but now it feels kinda like he's perpetuating the same problems. It's like, we're supposed to be critiquing toxic masculinity, not idolizing it 
. At the same time, I think there's something really thought-provoking about how Bateman represents neoliberal capitalism - it's like, we can't escape the fact that our society is all about appearances and status. Anyway, I'm hoping this production will spark some real conversations about these themes and not just be a shallow retelling of the book 
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- I mean, who doesn't love a good satire about 80s excess? But seriously, it's wild how Patrick Bateman has become an icon for some dudes in the incel scene... like, what even is that? Ellis was trying to expose the superficiality and entitlement of his time, but now it feels kinda like he's perpetuating the same problems. It's like, we're supposed to be critiquing toxic masculinity, not idolizing it . At the same time, I think there's something really thought-provoking about how Bateman represents neoliberal capitalism - it's like, we can't escape the fact that our society is all about appearances and status. Anyway, I'm hoping this production will spark some real conversations about these themes and not just be a shallow retelling of the book .
. We're living in a world where social media can make us feel like we need to present this perfect image of ourselves, but beneath the surface, people are struggling with real issues like anxiety, depression, and feelings of disconnection.
. It shows how our society continues to grapple with these complex themes, and how we're still looking for ways to process and make sense of them through art and literature.
just saw that they're reviving American Psycho in London... like, isn't this a classic example of how some people still romanticize psychopathic behavior? 
It's like, so fitting that they're bringing this iconic novel to life on stage - I can already imagine how thought-provoking it's going to be! 
The way you've summed up Patrick Bateman's character is so true, though - he's literally the ultimate symbol of toxic masculinity and the dangers of allowing societal pressures to consume us 
It's like we're living through some kind of dark comedy nightmare... but honestly, I think that's what makes this show so essential - it's a wake-up call for us to take a hard look at ourselves and our world 
. Bring on the conversations, I say! 
. I mean, we're still dealing with some of the same issues Bateman was railing against back in '85. Like, toxic masculinity and entitlement are still huge problems, but at the same time, I feel like we've made some progress too. We're having more conversations about mental health, consent, and all that jazz. But then again, maybe that's just a facade 
. The thing is, American Psycho does tap into something deep-seated in our culture... it's like, how do we define success? Is it really about the status symbol Bateman has or is it something more?
. But at the same time, I can see why people would relate to his frustration with societal expectations around masculinity. It's like, we're all expected to be this tough, stoic guys even when we're secretly dying on the inside 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to chase after wealth and status at any cost? But the thing is, it's not just about Bateman - it's about all of us who are complicit in this system. We need to be honest with ourselves about how our own behaviors reflect these values... or lack thereof