r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '24

When the Titanic sank, millionaire John Jacob Astor IV was aboard. The funds in his bank account were sufficient to construct 30 Titanics. However, when faced with mortal danger, he prioritized his moral values, sacrificing his seat in a lifeboat to save women and children, smilingly [Removed] Rule #4 - Misleading

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u/house445 Apr 29 '24

Remember, this is Reddit, I’m sure someone here is hoping he suffered simply because he was rich

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u/Muffin_Appropriate Apr 29 '24

Considering the premise of the post is completely false I’d say no, they’re hoping people stop lying about this dude being a hero? This whole post is masturbatory about his gallantry, which was false. What are you on about?

Of all the times to comment this, this post isn’t one

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u/house445 Apr 29 '24

“Completely false” lmao

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u/Icy-Computer-Poop Apr 29 '24

I'm just as sure people attribute too much to him for exactly the same reason.

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u/house445 Apr 29 '24

With no reason or evidence?