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Olivia Rodrigo says wanting to go to space is a warning sign

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There are some warning signs that I think we can all agree on. If they’re rude to waiters, wear basketball shorts in freezing weather, or have lots of “crazy” exes… you’re in danger, girl. I think we should add a new one to this list, courtesy of Olivia Rodrigo. In a recent Netflix promotional video, the singer debuted a spectacular shot: Men who want to go into space are a warning sign. I lean in, listen, learn.

“This is a very strangely specific question that I ask men on a first date. I always ask them if they think they would want to go to space. And if they say yes, I won’t go out with them,” explains Rodrigo. “I just think that if you want to go into space, you’re a little too self-absorbed. I just find it strange.”

She’s right about that. Think about some of our most famous “want to go to space” types. Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and the mega-rich weirdos who can seriously think about space tourism. These guys Are They are full of self-confidence and don’t exactly have a reputation for being romantic partners. In fact, Grimes — Musk’s ex-partner and mother of three of his children — entered the chat to add her own comments.

Well, she would know!

I’ll hit the hammer and make it official: the desire to fly into space is officially in the canon of the red flag. Please prepare for our next meeting where we will talk about people who know astrology well.

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