The larger point the reviewer is making remains; Chen maintains the luxury of not having to fall on the sword of having made an ill informed and impulsive decision based on eavesdropping. Monica takes advantage of Chen's lack of caution and eager nativity; Chen easily deflects his bad decision in a way where Monica is…

Not to mention that $200,000 isn't that much money for a VC to throw at nothing more than an idea in good faith.

I worked in this "space" in the '00s and yes, many are.

Perfect.

Will this world ever be made a fair and safe place for us men?

I love Japandroids. Similarly (and similarly named), I love Japanther.