On February 16th, a discussion show titled 'And Who Are You?' hosted by former MEP and current SaS vice-chairman Lucia Ďuriš Nicholsonová took place in Žilina. During the event, Nicholsonová provocatively reflected on the past leadership of the party, notably under Richard Sulík, suggesting that participating in efforts to boost party visibility in pre-election periods could be seen as both a courageous and potentially self-harming act. Nicholsonová described the SaS party as once being very young and brash, but having gone through a self-destructive phase, particularly during the time of the Radičová government, when they made choices that intentionally lowered their popularity without external competition. She shared a story from that time when, according to her, Richard Sulík decided during a phone call with businessman Marian Kočner that they would significantly reduce their popularity, highlighting an unusual characteristic of the party: their ability to undermine themselves. The analysis suggests that the current surge in support for SaS can be linked to these complicated historical dynamics and self-inflicted challenges. As the party reflects on its leadership and decisions, public perception may shift, allowing them to harness their unique identity and reincorporate some level of popularity into their platform, despite their tumultuous past.