How to be a douchebag

In my ongoing quest to document the majestically mystifying rise of the douchebag, I would like to submit the following instructional video to my douche files:

A special thanks to my sister Lindsay for flagging this for my consideration…and also a special warning to my fellow queers: the gay male version of the above douche thrives at many a bar along Davie Street. Despite my fondness for 1181, I would classify that bar as a douche-hotspot from Thurs-Sat most weeks. Try your hand at the lifestle by purchasing some douche cologne and restrict your alcohol consumption to California White Wine Spritzers….mmm….douchetastic!

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