He reads, buys flowers and plays the ukulele. A dream man or is it all a performance?
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@aimankaiden Aiman Kaiden clutches PS, I Love You as he prepares to compete in London's best performative male contest
With sanitary pads in his pockets and a tote bag full of feminist literature, Aiman Kaiden knew he was ready to compete. Last weekend in London's Soho Square he strutted against two dozen other men - and some women with drawn-on moustaches - in a catwalk contest to find the city's best "performative male". The online trope absorbs various fashion trends and aesthetic choices, but above all, the performative male is trying to send you a clear message - that he understands your struggles and is ready to listen to you,
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