This is the most correct answer and it especially rings true in more traditional communities such as those in the global south. We have guerrilla fighters, athletes, musicians, and politicians that are leftists who also happen to be role models for a lot of the young boys growing up. It’s a battlefield where they either lean towards us or the fascists.

The American left (and I’m going to guess much of the European left) lacks this. The 20th Century has ended and so have all the great leftist heroes like Tupac and Muhammad Ali. Colin Kaepernick is the closest thing to a Muhammad Ali but he isn’t quite the phenomenon that Ali was with his boxing achievements. A lot of this has to do with younger generations growing up with the Red Scare in their societies.

Hasan Piker is a step in the right direction and was probably most effective when he was known as the cool-talking hot guy who effortlessly picked up women. He’s not that as much nowadays, though the rumors of him dating Valkyrae would probably draw more men who want to know “how did he get her?” You have to start somewhere and being dogmatic about it will push people away and create pockets of resistance, or worse, draw them to the open arms of the fascists.

It’s a big reason why I think promoting gym and fitness culture is important. Attacking it as “Fascist” to a less political crowd that you could have more easily won over will then turn to the far-right. Anybody who argues “B-B-But guns!” Has never been in a fight and doesn’t realize how much physical strength can make a difference even with guns involved.