I don't know why everyone on earth felt so close to that guy; he was beloved and endearing and inoffensive in some weird way. For all his screaming and all of his darkness, he was just lovable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker wonders why many felt close to Kurt, noting his lovable nature despite his screaming and darkness.
- In plain terms
- He was both intense and oddly endearing, making him widely beloved.
- What can you take from it?
- Complex personalities can attract broad empathy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people connect with contradictory traits?
- What makes darkness appealing?
Another view
The explanation is speculative without data.
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