Bizarro Peter Breeze

It’s the last weekend before Pride hits Vancouver. Are ya ready for next week or what? Check out the weather forecast… looks like there’s a 100% chance of sunshine all week, with a chance of public nudity. If you haven’t made plans yet, check out Xtra‘s Pride Guide here.

You can imagine my surprise when a good friend of mine sent me a link to the following video earlier this week:

Ignore for a moment the unexpected — nay, shockingly low voice, the Dave Chappelle-esque smokey basketball floor and couturish diamond jersey (girl, where did you buy that ’cause I want one)…. and compare to one of Vancouver’s own:

I’ve got a few words for you Bizarro Peter Breeze: do not fuck with the real Peter Breeze because look at him:

HE WILL FUCK YOU UP, BETCH!

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