What is the definition of Hipster?

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Cobol 18 nov, 2014 @ 11:02

You all see that useless word tossed around but does it actually mean anything more? Or has it just ended up meaning nothing.

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Mr. Megidramon 18 nov, 2014 @ 22:03

To be honest, I really have no clue, generaly though I define them as people who buy and use certain items to form who they are in the puplic eye, rather then buy and use items according to their own already existing itdentity, and generally these items are either not very popular or not very well known. Again though, I really am not sure of the actual definition, this is just something I came up with after casual observations, and research.

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Ultimate Anime GF 18 nov, 2014 @ 23:36

Ursprungligen skrivet av Towelie:
Hipsters are the scum of society. They literally are a putrescent mass of walking vomit.

No, hipsters are more like a minor social/visual nuisance. Over the years I've had to deal with various members of the scum of society, and not one of them fit the hipster description at all.

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Plaid 18 nov, 2014 @ 23:59

If hipsters don't like to be mainstream, then why do they buy iphones and wear pants?

Hipsters today remind me of the poetry reading, black clothes wearing weirdos of the 60's.
So, it's not really all that hip, unless you calculate the generational return, of which they weren't a part.
They are reliving their parent's lives.

I suppose opening a book and reading about where the world has already been is too mainstream as well.

Senast ändrad av Plaid; 19 nov, 2014 @ 0:03

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Amsel :D 19 nov, 2014 @ 0:23

Ursprungligen skrivet av Mr.taco:
Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically in their 20's and 30's that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter. The greatest concentrations of hipsters can be found living in the Williamsburg, Wicker Park, and Mission District neighborhoods of major cosmopolitan centers such as New York, Chicago, and San Francisco respectively. Although "hipsterism" is really a state of mind,it is also often intertwined with distinct fashion sensibilities. Hipsters reject the culturally-ignorant attitudes of mainstream consumers, and are often be seen wearing vintage and thrift store inspired.........

Well I sure have the Fashion sense of one. Dang nabit.

But luckily my strong Conservativist attitude, and love for Politics (Art degrees are for people who don't know math :3 ) saves the day!

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Plaid 19 nov, 2014 @ 0:29

Ursprungligen skrivet av R.I.P. In peace Amsel:
(Art degrees are for people who don't know math :3

Skinny pants are for dudes without nuts.

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Fork_Q2 19 nov, 2014 @ 7:57

Ursprungligen skrivet av Towelie:
Hipsters are the scum of society. They literally are a putrescent mass of walking vomit.

"Literally", no they aren't.

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Mr. Tex 19 nov, 2014 @ 8:28

To me hipsters are gamers who are rather "snobbish" in their attitude.
For example the guys at Giantbomb, Gamespot, Polaris, Rev3 and IGN are all hipsters to me.

People I don't see as hipsters include Jason at MetalJesusRocks, Matt Barton, Clint at Lazy Game Reviews, Mark at Classic Game Room etc.

Senast ändrad av Mr. Tex; 19 nov, 2014 @ 8:50

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Cobol 19 nov, 2014 @ 8:28

Ursprungligen skrivet av Plaid:
If hipsters don't like to be mainstream, then why do they buy iphones and wear pants?

Hipsters today remind me of the poetry reading, black clothes wearing weirdos of the 60's.
So, it's not really all that hip, unless you calculate the generational return, of which they weren't a part.
They are reliving their parent's lives.

I suppose opening a book and reading about where the world has already been is too mainstream as well.

Meanwhile in 1750...

"Ha look at Cuthbert!, he spends all his days reading books instead of working in the textile mills, He gives the appearance of being a Hipster!"

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