I think smartness is better measured by success rather than superficial things like if you talk like a Virginian, or a faggot. Though you make a fair point with the alcoholism, I think that's more of a condemnation on Ralph than a praise on Tomlinson.
Lets look at the facts:
ETHAN RALPH
-Has legitimate fans
-Makes a living
-Got off (mostly) scot free for revenge porn. Only owes Faith 2/3rds of even the bare minimum legal obligation
-Has multiple kids (pays the momma child support too)
-Can put on events with friends
-His internet slap fights make him money from streaming bux
PATRICK S TOMLINSON
-No fans, only haters
-Worst selling author on Amazon
-Lien against his home. Tens of thousands of dollars in debt
-Has one kid (abandoned)
-Every event he goes to is harassed until he is disavowed
-His internet slap fights has cost his patron organization tons of $$$. Got him cancelled by black twitter.
In every definable metric, other than superfluous posturing, Ethan Ralph wins. Hell, Ralph caters to his audience perfectly in the way he dresses/acts/speaks. Tomlinson has no audience whatsoever. The only difference between the two is that Tomlinson has a sense of self preservation (He's a pussy). If he hears someone is coming to Portugal to beat his ass, you know he hightailing it back to the safety of Milwaukee. This isn't to say I like Ralph. This post is not a praise of Ralph. this is a complete and total condemnation of Tomlinson. He is so pathetic, even a fat, retarded Virginian is smarter/more successful than him. Or I guess I should say...
YET ANOTHER ABSOLUTE RALPHA MALE W BABY. RALPH WINS YET AGAIN.