Apparently I live under a rock and just came across the dark academic aesthetic and this blog post on "Dark Academic Lifestyle Tips" (https://www.tumblr.com/dark-academia-tips/187705371556/ambxtxo-dark-academia-lifestyle-remain-an).

LMAO since when is it cool to be autistic?

Dark Academia Lifestyle

Remain an enigma, talk less about yourself. In social situations, make it a game, even if you are a rather social person, to shroud yourself in mystery. If others show interest in you, answer vaguely…

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