Does the privilege of paying $40 to drag your own dinner, table, chairs and tablecloth across town appeal to you? Does joining a wait list for an apparently "sold out" event that "may" release more tickets in the next two weeks get you excited? Does committing to dine at an undisclosed location announced only moments before an event that's "mandatory" rain or shine float your boat? Then Diner en Blanc is for you. The event returns to Toronto on August 27.

Beyond the ridiculousness of paying an organization money for the privilege of picnicking on public property, the entire event is laced with pretension. The dress code is white and elegant, and originality is only encouraged if it's "stylish and tasteful." And don't you dare bring any old picnic basket– organizers expect you to pack it with "fine food, proper stemware and white dinnerware." They light sparklers to let guests know when they're free to mingle and dance.

Oh and only champagne and wine are permitted. Beer is for plebs!

I'd rather take that $40 and spend it at one of Toronto's amazing indie restos. Or, frankly, Manchu Wok. How about you?