TL;DR
- Billionaire Bill Ackman shared a tactic from his youth: asking “May I meet you?”.
- A “Crypto X” creator, Nick O’Neill, tested the method on the New York subway, with little success.
- The community was divided between humor and criticism, noting the advice is disconnected from reality.
A new storm has erupted in the “Crypto X” community, this time centered around billionaire hedge fund manager and Pershing Square CEO, Bill Ackman. The attention began when the Wall Street magnate posted what he described as a “simple and polite” dating tactic from his youth.
The post, which went viral in minutes, is Ackman’s attempt to help young men meet women in public spaces. The CEO advised approaching and asking: May I meet you? “That phrase almost never failed me,” Ackman assured.
Later, in another post, he added a clarification that ignited the debate even more: “the technique is much more efficient when you are in motion,” recommending places like “subways, elevators, escalators, airplanes, buses, and even walking down the street.”
The “Crypto X” community reacted immediately. BoDoggos co-founder, Nick O’Neill, took the challenge to real life right away. He posted a video titled: “I just tested Bill Ackman’s ‘May I meet you’ dating method on a moving subway.” In the video, O’Neill is shown approaching women on the New York subway, most of whom avoid eye contact or simply walk away.
“Crypto X” is divided: Humor or disconnection?
Following the publication of O’Neill’s video, opinions on “Crypto X” were divided. Some users praised his audacity and his ability to generate viral content, stating that “Nick deciphered the algorithm.” However, skepticism about Bill Ackman’s dating advice was the dominant reaction.
Critics argued that Ackman’s advice is completely disconnected from modern social dynamics. Matthew Graham, founder of Ryze Labs, replied bluntly: “Bill, that makes even less sense.”
Comments from women in the crypto space were not lacking; they spoke out, warning against the practice. “Please, don’t run up to women on trains with billionaire advice,” one user wrote, highlighting that being approached in enclosed public spaces can feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Journalist Eleanor Terrett offered one of the sharpest responses, replying directly to Ackman’s phrase: “No, you mayn’t.” While the debate continues, part of the community insists it’s all more entertainment than serious social commentary, with one user joking: “Crypto doesn’t date, we just farm engagement.”
