Unlike Rogan, he appeared to model a more expansive vision of manhood — vegan, sober, Aldous Huxley-quoting.
The event in Wembley, part of a tour scheduled for late summer and early fall, seemed designed to accentuate Brand’s overlapping profiles: electric live performer and terminally online click-hunter.
“What’s the weirdest/naughtiest/most embarrassing thing you’ve done in reaction to being told what to do?” another asked.
Three days later, Brand’s followers received a less whimsical communication.
Instead, Brand’s story quickly became a self-evident data point in two divergent realities.
Persons:
Joe Rogan, Brand, Rogan, Aldous Huxley, ”, I’m, “
Organizations:
Sunday Times, The
Locations:
Wembley, London