01 — Arrive overdressed
The room should wonder whether you’re lost or in charge. Hint: both can be true after midnight.
The Myth
A manifesto for magnificent mistakes
02 — Collect stories, not receipts
If finance asks, it was “cultural research.” If culture asks, it was finance. Either way: bring receipts of the photographic kind.
03 — Charm first, apologize later
Preferable order. If reversed, double the tip and learn the bartender’s name. Degeneracy without grace is just noise.
04 — Leave before the lights
Mystique is a checkout time. The International Man of Degeneracy exits while the band still thinks he’s somebody.
The mission is not subtle: Destroy Karen’s — comedy-campaign energy, velvet-rope swagger, zero HR approval. “Groovy. Dangerous. Frequently Incorrect.” Sidearm optional. Disco Bananas preferred.