Trad LARPing is Good, Actually

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“If you want to become something you’re not, the first step is imitation — the first step is being a poser. And that’s the only way to become the thing you want to be.” Sponsor: https://exodus90.com/brian Support the channel by visiting: https://brianholdsworth.ca/help People love to throw around the word LARP - especially at Catholics drawn to beauty, tradition, or virtue. But what if “pretending” is actually the first step toward becoming who we are called to be? In this video, I share why imitation is essential to growth, why authenticity is an Enlightenment myth, and how everything from skateboarding to sanctification proves that “LARPing” can actually be a virtue. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Why people say I “trad-LARP” 00:53 – What LARPing actually means 01:48 – When the accusation is legitimate 03:05 – Admiration vs. superficial aesthetic 03:26 – Skateboarding: my first identity 05:38 – The fear of being called a poser 08:09 – Becoming competent through imitation 08:58 – Sports and fitness as “LARPing” 10:58 – Aristotle and the imitation of virtue 11:30 – Modern life and the irony of proletarian LARPing 12:38 – The myth of “authenticity” (Rousseau) 13:50 – Christianity: transformation through imitation of Christ 14:30 – Why Christians should be careful using the word LARP Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: http://pauljernberg.com Podcast Version: https://brianholdsworth.libsyn.com/