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The episode is called Champagne Papi, but that really isntwhowere talking about at all.
So, once again, were given a quest!
Get a photo with Drake.
A gentleman at the entrance to the venue says, Welcome to paradise IDs out.
But the party goes on.
After accepting gummy bear edibles, Van and her friends find themselves in varying degrees of intoxication almost immediately.
But Van runs into trouble along the way.
He arrived a little too early.
He knows the entirety of the mansions layout.
(Or, alternatively, men generally and specifically arent shit.)
He asks if shes familiar withBostroms simulation argument.
They decide that nothing is real.
Were not left with anything new to take away; youre telling us what we already know.
And its all very nice.
But as she wanders around the back of the mansion, Van runs into Drakes grandfather.
He looks at Van as if shes an apparition, which, honestly, she sort of is.
She has no reason to be there.
Learn Spanish, friends!)
For all of his wealth, Drake doesnt even have a working television.
Drake is on tour in Europe.
The whole party is a hustle.
You thought you was gonna have a meaningful convo with Drake or some shit?
So, here you go.
The lines right there.
Its all fake, says Van.
So dont ruin your high, just enjoy yourself.
It isnt necessarily laughing at the characters, but every bit is rooted in some sort of sadness.
What is Champagne Papi here, really?
Is Drake a stand-in for a certain kind of lifestyle?
Is he tangible and Van just missed her moment?
