I think I can help with the first part: I think saying someone is “trying to be a vibe” is sort of like saying they’re “trying to pull off a look/personality”
For another example, if someone buys a Harley, dresses head to toe in leather, and starts talking like a tough guy.
OOP is saying they’re not pulling it off, then comes back and admits that they kinda were pulling it off.
I think I can help with the first part: I think saying someone is “trying to be a vibe” is sort of like saying they’re “trying to pull off a look/personality”
For another example, if someone buys a Harley, dresses head to toe in leather, and starts talking like a tough guy.
OOP is saying they’re not pulling it off, then comes back and admits that they kinda were pulling it off.
People talk about how they hated the whole high school social world, but for some reason they bring it with them into adult life.
They’re joking though