Kyle University: How a satirical manosphere parody went viral with 30 million views
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Alex Ritman
Summary
A 22-year-old British creator launched Kyle University, a satirical social media campaign fronted by former Gladiator star Mike O'Hearn as "Kyle" — a hyperbolic, bodybuilding manosphere influencer who parodies misogynistic "high-value man" content. The campaign has amassed 30 million views in under two weeks, using deadpan humor and over-the-top masculinity to critique and bait the manosphere. The article explores the strategy behind the parody, its viral success, and the blurred lines between satire and the content it mocks.
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VarietyKyle University: How a satirical manosphere parody went viral with 30 million viewsvariety.comKey quotes
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"High-value man" — Kyle's self-description in the parody videos
30 million views in under two weeks — the campaign's viral reach
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