Meet Derek, a 28-year-old dropout from the University of Waterloo who once aspired to be an engineering prodigy. After a series of bad decisions, including a messy breakup and a sudden turn towards self-deprecating humor, he's found solace in online communities. Now, he spends his time crafting tongue-in-cheek comments on Reddit while grappling with feelings of inadequacy after his recent vasectomy, navigating life as a reluctant observer to the confident "Chads" of the world. Despite his sardonic humor and unconventional life choices, Derek seeks validation through the attention he garners from his absurd online antics.