Psychology Today takes on the sad science of hipsterism.
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Hey hipsters: I remember when you and your ilk rocked out to modern swing!
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I’m just glad I’m not like that.Report
Meh, I have largely made peace with being regarded as a hipster (and a weeaboo). Which I suppose means I’m not one anymore? Eh, it’s confusing.
Incidentally, this was how I figured out Peter Suderman was a hipster. He had a whole series of “what is a hipster?” posts at the American Scene a while back.Report
We’re All Hipsters NowReport