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Verbal Vomit: How to be a Hipster, Chapter 1

Verbal Vomit: How to be a Hipster, Chapter 1
Hipster is a slang term that first appeared in the 1940s, and was revived in the 1990's and 2000's to describe types of young, recently settled urban middle class adults and older teenagers with interests in non-mainstream fashion and culture, particularly indie-rock, independent film, magazines such as Vice and Clash, and websites like Pitchfork Media.[1] In some contexts, hipsters are also referred to as scenesters. Do you want to be a Hipster? Do you wish you could join those sparkling beautiful people that you see pedaling past your house? Well, throw your TV's away, buy yourself a sturdy canvas bag, talk about joining the Peace Corp and read this short guide on becoming what you've always dreamed of: A Hipster. There's an art to finding acceptable Hipster clothing. The local thrift store will be just fine for all of your needs. If you live in a particularly hipster-infested area of the country like I do, and the thrift stores are all picked over, there are other options. a. b. c. 1. 2.

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