Friday, February 27, 2009

Zuckerberg's Pretension Explained

I've never met Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. I have seen The Social Network so I feel comfortable making overarching judgements about his character. You know those people who seem ready to answer your question before you even ask? I think that sums up the billionaire quite nicely. But I recently decided to give Zuckerberg the benefit of the doubt and look for a reason... I think I've got it. 

Here's the source of all Mark Zuckerberg's preconceived pretension:


On the right is famed mascot of The New Yorker, Eustace Tilley. A fictional dandy created by Rea Irvin, Tilley graced the cover of the first New Yorker in 1925. The resemblance is a little freaky...

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