A performative male is one who reads books by women authors, drinks matcha, and carries a tote bag (bonus points if it's artsy) with a labubu pinned to it. Also, wear baggy pants. He likely listens to indie artists like Clairo. The books he reads may include, but are not limited to: The Bell Jar, Intermezzo, and We Should All Be Feminists. His home or room likely has vinyl collections hung on the walls.
Whether or not he understands the feminist themes is up for debate. Apparently, he just wants to be on the feminists' side. And don't ask about his second account on social media. What he posts there is the complete opposite on his main. 🤫
Whether or not he understands the feminist themes is up for debate. Apparently, he just wants to be on the feminists' side. And don't ask about his second account on social media. What he posts there is the complete opposite on his main. 🤫
Nico is a performative male. He carries a tote bag (with a lababu pinned) when going out, reads feminist literature in cafes and posts wholesome content on social media that make you feel warm, safe, and think, "Nico is the guy I wanna be besties with". However his priv account is a 180.
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Jill: have you seen AJ's new post with the guitars in the background ?
Claire: Yeah I have but I doubt he even plays the guitar, it seems very performative. seeing all these performative males is giving me performative Fatigue...
Claire: Yeah I have but I doubt he even plays the guitar, it seems very performative. seeing all these performative males is giving me performative Fatigue...
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Alan never picked up a pen in his life 'till he transferred to UC Irvine, now he got a whole highlight of his performative studying for the ABGs to see.
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