Lucy Miller

The performative male's ultimate accessories, spilling out of a Trader Joe's tote bag.

January 15, 2026

In defense of the performative male

By Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller thinks everything online is deeper than it seems when viewed with a trained, chronically-online eye.

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In defense of the performative male