BUCHAREST, ROMANIA: Andrew Tate, the controversial social media figure, has recently used platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to publicly criticize American astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson, even going to the extent of labeling him a 'legitimate moron.'
Tate is known for his frequent and intense outbursts on social media platforms, often targeting individuals for seemingly no apparent reason. In the past, he has engaged in public disputes with various well-known celebrities and public figures.
For instance, Andrew Tate previously singled out Amanda Holden, a judge on 'Britain's Got Talent', for sharing bikini photos.
Andrew Tate calls Neil deGrasse Tyson an 'anti-science weirdo'
On Tuesday, November 7, Tate took to X and displayed his usual grumpy and rant-filled demeanor, as evident from his tweet.
It came as a surprise to many of Tate's fans that he chose to call out a figure from the world of science, as he has no prior connection to Tyson.
In his tweet, Tate directed his rant towards Tyson, even altering his name to his version and stating, "Neil De A** lick has fully exposed himself as an anti-science weirdo who’s fully pushing the Matrix propaganda."
Tate continued to express his thoughts, adding, "He’s either a legitimate moron. Or they have videos of him with children."
Tyson is celebrated for his ability to distill intricate scientific concepts for the broader audience. He held the position of director at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City and served as an astrophysicist at the American Museum of Natural History.
Tyson is a well-recognized figure in both television and radio, notably as the host of 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey', a successor to Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos'.
Furthermore, his contributions extend to the authorship of numerous books on astrophysics and science, firmly establishing his role as a proficient science communicator.
Fans ask Andrew Tate to debate Neil deGrasse Tyson
Tate's public criticism of Tyson left many of his fans perplexed. They wondered what had prompted Tate to call Tyson out in the first place.
A user wrote, "Why don't you debate him then?"
Another user wrote, "What someone explain to me please 👀"
A user stated, "What did he do? I can't find anything"
