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Bret Begun
@bretbegun.bsky.social
Senior editor, Bloomberg Businessweek
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I wrote something about how we're seeing the rise of the online "alpha male." This is someone who speaks in clipped imperatives, squeezes into tight suits, and performs for our feed. They present a vision of masculinity shaped by politics, tech, and 100 years of cultural history 🧵
April 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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I want to give credit to my editors, who asked me to write 2,000 words on why Andrew Tate wears such tight pants. I submitted 3,700. They asked if I really needed to start with a story about the industrial revolution and I said "yes, absolutely don't cut."

www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
Why So Many MAGA Men Look Like Joe Rogan
The slim-fit uniform of grindset entrepreneurs and right wing podcasters can be traced back decades.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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I wrote about this website and the nostalgia of sports twitter with help from TJ Adeshola, @rogbennett.bsky.social and @joelanderson.bsky.social

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Two Things Bluesky Needs to Become the Ultimate Sports Companion
Fans looking to flee Twitter might have a new home for yelling at each other.
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December 23, 2024 at 2:24 PM