I always find the word “hipster” fascinating. As a derivative of “hippie” which referred to smoking an opium pipe by reclining on one’s hip, it’s an interesting way to describe being fashionable. Fashionable is also a weird way to describe oneself as Christian. If we actually did what Jesus did we would all be the most unfashionable people imaginable. Just look at how unfashionable John the Baptist, the Apostles, and the early church Fathers and Mothers were. They totally went against the grain. If going against the grain is fashionable, then they would do something different than everyone who would claim to be fashionable, famous, trending, etc.
In a world where “organic” and “renewable” have become new marketing slogans and weathered jeans sell for over $100 the idea of being revolutionary alone is just another fashion statement among the youthful bourgeosie. Not that these folks are bad people, I identify with most of what’s going on there. I dig indie music and strong coffee, I like vintage fit clothes and have a solid education, I like a good cigar, and even though I no longer drink I loved a good micro-brew back in the day. I also understand that the cultural currency of hipster culture is now as radical as Guess or Mötley Crüe in the 1980′s. “Grunge” was a marketing label in the 90′s as was “Gangsta” rap.
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