youth culture

Performative Man Contest brings more than just irony to Vancouver

By: Jonah Lazar, SFU Student The night of September 4 saw dozens of Gen Zers adorned with tote bags, carrying vinyls and books, wired earphones, Labubu keychains, and menstrual products, gathered at Fortune Sound Club in Chinatown. Hosted by IN-D-DANCE for free, these were the competitors for the grand title of Vancouver’s Most Performative Man. Along with winning the hearts of all who spectated the competition, the winner was also presented with a matcha kit, a copy of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath, and, of course, a Clairo vinyl. If you don’t know what all of this means, you…

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