Chad IDE: like Cursor, but with brain rot

A critical examination of Y Combinator's recent batch companies, particularly Chad IDE, exploring why rage-baiting and viral marketing strategies often fail as product strategies. The piece argues that building a social media following is largely ineffective for startup success, with data showing inverse correlation between follower count and company performance. Instead, strategic partnerships with established influencers and solving real problems deliver better results. The analysis includes case studies of Cluey's pivot from interview cheating tool to meeting assistant, demonstrating how companies can leverage controversy while ultimately focusing on product-market fit.