That is the secret to his popularity. It's like a multi-car crash that shows no signs of stopping. Every few seconds, another car hits the pile at great speed, with body parts flying around, people on fire and blood everywhere. It's horrible but you can't look away. And there is nothing you can do to stop it. So you just stand there and watch.
Come to think of it, this applies to almost all the internet personalities out there.
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