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@FrugalAesthetic got a new girlfriend, moved in with her, then tragically broke up & got jacked - except it was all staged.
Today Christian shares why he did it, how he pulled it off, and how he almost lost his mind.
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0:00 - Intro
1:10 - What happened?
6:11 - let's make it as cringe as possible
7:54 - Is she into him?
11:56 - this was a crazy amount of work - why??
15:36 - this isn't even staged now- Christian LOSING his mind
16:47 - Christian turning emo
17:58 - you found a grey area to LIE with
18:56 - this is an IRONIC thirst trap, please ignore!!!
19:56 - Eric says something pretty suss
24:31 - Christian's identity as an "Outsider"
29:15 - the trilogy Christian made - meet cute to breakup
32:49 - Does he believe in fate?
35:36 - Why Eric flew to New York to film this
36:32 - Christian's went through his own "Past Lives" trauma
39:40 - Eric's SHITTY breakup email
42:55 - Christian's going to start saying this to flake on everyone
43:47 - producer Jack emerges from the deep to share his opinion
44:55 - Christian lost a girl and now he's doing this whole bit
51:52 - Christian discusses his new brand
52:58 - Eric models the first jacket Christian made
54:54 - What makes his brand different?
58:59 - Christian ACTUALLY goes to the MET GALA
1:02:06 - How has Eric changed since his breakup?
1:07:16 - Would past Christian be proud of him today?
1:09:24 - What's next?
1:13:41 - Outro
