Originally Posted by
Contra
Yeah, I noticed the reaction in Robert and I think Krishnan probably did too. I think he might just be reaching a point (maybe he was always at this point) where it's more purely for sensationalism than anything he really cares about. That's how it struck me in the RDJ interview, and it sort of left a bad taste in my mouth. I still find it entertaining, but it seems unnecessary. I definitely get his problems with Pharrell's song and I thought Tarantino overreacted a bit so those videos didn't bother me.
As for your question, I don't think it's out of the realm of possibilities at all. He doesn't really seem that aggressive to me in any of the videos, he just raises very sensitive issues, and lets the person react. If they avoid the question he pushes it more. Plus it's pretty much his job to be antagonistic, I'm sure he is the source of a lot of their viewership.
I mean I'm not divorced emotionally in casual interaction or with people I know well, but if I know I'm raising sensitive issues with people I can't predict, I stay completely detached. And it really is a choice for me.
I think many, if not most, people find him distasteful. I agree that he seems sleazy. Some sort of Beta was also a suspicion of mine. I still favor LIE, but I think LSI or EIE are possible.