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Robert Pattinson: “I Want to Strangle” Whoever Came Up with “R-Patz” Nickname

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2:20 pm, June 11th, 2012

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If you ever have the opportunity to meet Robert Pattinson, don’t call him “R-Patz.”

The Cosmopolis star admits in a new interview that he actually dislikes the nickname.

“I don’t understand who invented that thing, ‘R-Patz,’” he tells The Guardian, adding, “I want to strangle them.”

Another misconception about him?

“It is surprising the amount of people who think I’m going to be really dumb. I think they think anyone who has done teen movies is just an idiot,” says Pattinson.

He continues, “I don’t know, maybe I am. Some of the best actors, if you talk to them, they’re not the smartest people in the world.”

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For now, the actor is focused on his growing movie career, which has entered a new phase now that the Twilight Saga is nearing its conclusion.

Pattinson says he thought it would “take 10 years” to be seen as someone besides Edward Cullen, “so to get into Cannes the year that [Twilight] is finishing was fairly ridiculous.”

Still, he admits, “I don’t really know how accepted I am.”

“Nothing ever matters to me apart from the people with negative opinions. That’s literally it. That always drives me on to the next thing,” Pattinson tells the paper.

He explains, “It’s funny, you just focus on them and then the next movie. That’s the only thing you’re thinking about when it comes out.”

What do you think of Pattinson’s comments?

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  • Arcachnar

    R-Patz? I agree with him. It sounds like a sort of cleaning material or candy. Come on Robert. Keep your head up. You are not dumb.

  • Anonymous

    I’m a big Rob fan and I agree that the nickname RPatz seems like a put down to me. I know that Rob is a really humble guy, but sometimes I wish he would stop putting himself down. JMO but from what I have read and from the interviews I have seen of him I think he really is a smart man.

  • Regina1180

    It’s pure laziness.

  • Anonymous

    If we tell Rob that it was Perez Hilton will he go and strange him? Cause that would be epic.

  • Christina

    Pattinson is a modest and smart guy. He definitely is not an idiot, though the people who write all the crap a out him in the tabloids and on the Net and those who believe it – definitely are. K-Stew, R-Pattz, Brangelina??? Moronic

  • Vanessa

    R-Patz is so 2008. It’s mostly the medias which call him like this, not his fans.

  • maria

    I agree with Vanessa it’s just a media thing he should let it go and be confident in what he does inspite of it. Notice he did not mention hating Robsten, must like that.

  • Cowboy

    F A G

  • D. Martin

    I’m really glad he – or any celebrity – made a comment like this. I’ve never understood the recent “fad” with abbreviating people’s names or combining names of couples like @Christina pointed out. Robsten, Brangelina, TomKat….it’s all so… third grade. Also, it seems a little…I don’t know…I would say disrespectful but is almost like they aren’t a person anymore. They are “thing” with a label.

  • Chloe

    I agree…this is not the first time Rob has indicated he hates the nicknames his given. He even said he does not like the Robsten thing either. To tell you the truth I never used any of those nicknames they don’t sat will with me either. It seems so demeaning to put their names together like they didn’t exist before they were a couple. I know it is met to be cute and endearing to the young fans… but most of the celebrities hate the nickname references.

    Rob is very intelligent and well read.

  • Arcachnar

    Huh? Is this wishful thinking or what?

  • Regina1180

    I’ve actually hated the name R-Pattz for as long as its been around because there’s no Z in his name.

    You can’t just put letters wherever you want, people.

  • Anonymous

    OMAF! You’re just jealous that he is so talented!

  • kikay

    Can you blame him though if he hates Rpattz?I don’t ever remember calling him that ,even Kstew for Kristen,they are separate people,it’s not so hard to call them or type their names separately.And Rob ,you’re not an idiot ,you wouldn’t be so in demand if you’re an idiot,don’t ever ever doubt yourself ,we’ll always be 100% behind you in everything you do!!

  • http://www.windvestcorp.com/ Britnies

    “It is surprising the amount of people who think I’m going to be really dumb. I think they think anyone who has done teen movies is just an idiot,” says Pattinson.

  • Anonymous

    Sorry, I meant LMAO but OMFG could apply too. I can’t believe the hate people have to spew because of jealousy.

  • Anonymous

    Epic indeed!

  • Anonymous

    I never liked the “RPattz” thing either. It’s just so awkward! “KStew” sounds even worse…it makes Kristen sound like she’s something to eat! D:

  • Arcachnar

    Yeah. It sounds like some sort of soup.

  • Anonymous

    tinyurl.com/cyrj7eu

  • I Big Puffy Heart Rob

    I’ve never referred to either of the by those idiotic nicknames and I’ve always hated “Robsten” or “Nonsten” or the even worse “Nonnies”. Both have stated in interviews that they detest “Robsten”.

  • Guest

    or maybe army rations!

  • Guest

    Well Rob, if the shoe fits……..and all that. However if you are one of the intelligent actors out there, now would be a perfect time to show us that side of you.

  • http://www.installerparts.com/satellite-tv/660-mobile.html Eldora Cotter

    but sometimes I wish he would stop putting himself down. JMO but from what I have read and from the interviews I have seen of him I think he really is a smart man.

  • Not Impressed at All!

    Wow! This story just confirmed AGAIN why I have lost ALOT of respect for Robert and his side kick Kristen!!! They do not appreciate their fame at all!!! As a matter fact, they have done everything but tell their fans they are losers for liking them!! Robert’s latest movies are complete trash!!! We should all be impressed with him in a role where he sleeps with a bunch of ladies to gain fame! Is that an autobiography or what?? Anyway, done with watching his career!!!

  • Kelseh

    It was Will Ferrel

    http://teamcoco.com/video/category/full-episodes/page-1

    He also invented K-stew

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