Hipsters Everywhere

Hipsters are currently overtaking the young population. Everyone knows when they see one. An over-sized flannel shirt, a stocking cap when its 70 degrees outside, large glasses. You either love them or you hate them, and it’s all in the matter of how you look at it. People dislike hipsters for one reason; they come off as if they’re trying too hard. We discussed that everyone who is a hipster is trying to be different, but they all just come off as the same. Most are on a never ending quest to finally become unique. But what I want to know is when they finally become unique, will they still be a hipster?

Hipsters pride themselves on being one of a kind and standing out. The funny thing about this is the definition of hipster is “one who follows the latest trends and fashions.”  While most think they are standing out what they really are doing is just blending in. I find it funny that people have this mission to be so different that everyone thinks they’re “cool.” Some of my friends have recently attempted to jump on this bandwagon of being different and it becomes pretty entertaining at times. Some days I will receive calls or photo messages of new outfits. The text always reads, “Do I look Hipster enough?” What kind of question is that? People are trying too hard, and that’s basically what it boils down too. If you are spending six hours in Good Will to find the perfect pair of ugly jeans and used sweater, you may need hipster rehab.