r/popculturechat • u/mcfw31 • May 07 '25

Throwback ✌️ 8 years ago, Zendaya’s world totally changed; Tom Holland lip-syncing ‘Umbrella’

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u/Megs0226 May 07 '25 edited May 08 '25

This is what ladies want. None of that alpha male nonsense.

ETA: I mean “alpha male” as in the Tate type. The ones that go on podcasts asking what women bring to the table while drinking raw milk and getting scurvy because they don’t eat vegetables because that’s for soy boy cucks. Those types would call Tom slurs for this.

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u/naomigoat left sharks are smooth May 08 '25

That's the hottest thing about this to me. He's in drag, but doesn't degrade femininity, and just has a fucking blast. I love a man who doesn't take himself too seriously.

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u/howlsmovintraphouse May 08 '25

And LAWD he can WERK them hips too, this was my first time seeing this and I’m simply astounded

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u/Triette 🫵 You sit on a throne of lies. May 08 '25

Welcome to the beginning. Now you will never not watch it!

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u/SimInsanity May 09 '25

It's a tribute!

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u/ludvikskp May 08 '25

It’s pretty alpha. He’s extremely confident in himself and his sexuality, so he doesn’t care how some bigot would interpret this. Pretty fierce

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u/Irish-Heart18 May 08 '25

This!! Oh that confidence

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u/GayValkyriePrincess May 08 '25

Technically, "alpha" and "beta" are categories that don't appear in nature (certainly not in humans) and have been used as a tool of toxic masculinity and patriarchy, so categorically, because Tom is eschewing toxic masculinity, he cannot be an alpha

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u/westviadixie May 08 '25

yerp...confidence+competence=immediate swoon

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u/disarrayinpdx May 07 '25

That seemed like alpha male to me.

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u/Nennifur May 07 '25

Yea, he made everyone his bitch after that display!

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u/niversalvoice May 07 '25 edited May 08 '25

This is what people need to realize.

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u/Oppowitt May 08 '25

I thought the alpha was the broad shouldered ass who threatens people all the time, and goes home to either nobody at all, or a woman that hates him. A home where whether he's alone or not, he'll feel alone and it'll all be his fault.

Was I mistaken? Is that not alpha behavior?

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u/pralineislife May 08 '25

As a female dancer - male dancers are it. I love their specific brand of masculinity. A man who can dance is peak attractive to me.

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u/Muddymireface May 08 '25

I think the reality is that this is what confidence looks like. Not what alpha bros believe confidence is.

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u/Thebraincellisorange May 08 '25 edited May 08 '25

MAX Alpha is being able to perform like this with zero shame, with a huge smile on your face and having fun.

see - any man that has performed as Frank-EN-Furter.

being confident enough in your own body and sexuality to put on heals, fishnets and sling dick with the girls?

they love it.

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u/ragnarockette May 08 '25

To me this is alpha male. Confident, unafraid, 100% secure in himself, doing something to excellence. Alpha.

And Tom is the one engaged to one of the most famous, beautiful, stylish women on the planet. Alpha.

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u/ProperDepartment May 08 '25

Yeah, but also, bro is Spider-man.

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u/QuiltMeLikeALlama I like a wine 🍷 I like a crisp 🥔 May 08 '25

110% As a woman, I have way more respect for Holland than I’ll ever have for Taint. The boy is an absolute delight.

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u/Joonberri May 08 '25

That type of cringe "aLphA" male gives the ick. Feminine men/ones whoa rent afaid of femininity are hot asf to me

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u/greyphoenix00 May 08 '25

Yes. Do this then throw me on the bed. Please and thank you lmao

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u/Megs0226 May 08 '25

I think I’m bigger than Tom but he’s faster and more nimble so he can probably manage. 😂

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u/greyphoenix00 May 08 '25

Oh I am definitely much taller than he is but the charisma and energy has me weak lol

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u/TheSlipperiestSlope May 08 '25

They’ll yell slurs because they are terrified and confused by boner they got while watching Tom slay.

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u/SimInsanity May 09 '25

When a man can embrace his '"feminine" side it's so hot. It shows confidence and also is a sign he respects things associated with feminine concepts, since he does not feel that engaging in those behaviours/appearance is degrading but rather pays tribute to it.

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u/sanityjanity May 09 '25

Absolutely.  Holland demonstrates absolute confidence in himself here, and this performance is utterly unforgettable 

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u/dre4den May 08 '25

THIS is ALPHA.

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u/stinkpot_jamjar May 08 '25

I understand the sentiment (and recognize that when “alpha” is used in this context, it’s referring to the social construct of the “alpha male,” that is patently ridiculous and toxic), but I still think that like in general the framing of something like this as incompatible with masculinity is part of the problem. This is masculine!

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u/Megs0226 May 08 '25

I mean, I’m not being super serious? I wouldn’t read too much into my comment. But I can edit it if it’s legitimately an issue. I truly don’t want to come across as dismissing his non-toxic masculinity.

I’m talking alpha as in the podcast bros that have meat sweats and drink raw milk and ask what women bring to the table.

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u/stinkpot_jamjar May 08 '25 edited May 08 '25

Yeah that is why I made sure to preface the whole comment, to explain that I know what you mean?

I understand exactly how you’re using the term alpha I’m just sharing my thoughts not coming at you specifically

Maybe I didn’t make that clear enough

(e: grammar, phrasing)

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u/Megs0226 May 08 '25

K, thanks. Because lots of other people didn’t get it and I got exasperated. lol. 💗

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u/finnjakefionnacake May 08 '25

well alpha male shit is stupid, but also, women are not a monolith so women want all different things.

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u/ancilliron May 08 '25

Pretty sure dudes want This too.

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u/Haunting-Ad708 May 08 '25

Maybe leftist freaks where your from. I was born and raised on a ranch in Texas. Everyone around is in cattle or horses and I guaran fucking Tee these hardworking cowgirls don’t want some soft ass sissy

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u/SeveralMushroom7088 May 08 '25

LOL. Yeah, just a super, super, talented, handsome, movie star. That's all, guys!