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How's this going to go down with the millions that don't eat because they can't afford it? A miserable attempt by a multi-millionaire at trying to relate to the ordinary person.

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[–] mannycalavera 14 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It's only some fluff about his diet, not a dig at food poverty. Lots of people from all walks of life do the same for health reasons. I wouldn't take it too seriously.

[–] thehatfox@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Still seems a bit tone deaf to be use that as a talking point in the current climate.

There’s plenty of people missing meals in this country and not by choice.

[–] stsquad@lemmy.ml 3 points 10 months ago

Is he? From the clip he seems a lot more interested in talking about the vape ban than comenting on his own diet.

[–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 7 points 10 months ago

I'm willing to believe this is sincere on his part (I know non-politician south Asians who do a weekly fast).

[–] peter 3 points 10 months ago

He admitted he also has "a weakness for sugary things".

Stop the presses!

[–] byroon@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Stupid cunt reveals banal fact about self

[–] 13esq@lemmy.world 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Say what you like about him but he's clearly not stupid.

You're no better than the morons that call Musk a bad businessman.

There's plenty of good reasons to insult these people, let's keep them based in reality.