[johnchristopher]

FWIW I have always been under the impression that "first of all that's rude" is mostly used as a funny meme, a recurring harmless little joke (to put emphasis on what comes next in the speech).

[FLUX-YOU]

Bit of a joke at first, but became more serious when people started to frame it as a compliment. I wouldn't blame anyone for missing humor on here.

Ultimately, it's a difference of opinion and social influences. It got an article click anyway, so mission accomplished for Bloomberg.

[fredsanford]

But... Was he a known-unknown or an unknown-unknown?