Five signs you might be a hipster

I’ve been thinking a lot about whether or not I’m a hipster (Don’t judge — wait, I guess if you call someone a hipster, you are judging him/her, sooooo … ?). I consulted Urban Dictionary (because that’s the most reliable source? Wait … ).

1. You must be in your 20s or 30s. (Check.)

Because a 75-year-old can’t be hipster? I dunno, Urban Dictionary.

2. Your sense of style challenges the runways. This includes “edgy” hair, or at least a shag cut or side-swept bangs. (I’ll consider my thick, layered hair shaggy. I also consider my fashion sense a little whack. Check.)

Urban Dictionary notes that distressed jeans used to be the look of hipsters. Now, it’s trendy and in stores such as Gap, American Eagle, Hollister. Fail.

3. You listen to indie music. (Can Dr. Dog still be considered indie? If so, check.)

That’s the problem with indie music. Something is good, then it becomes mainstream. Then you can’t like it anymore if you’re a hipster. Or, something is good, then it becomes mainstream, then it turns sour. See our post on Lana Del Ray.

4. You delight in eating at little-known restaurants, taking a picture of your meal before digging in and posting it to Instagram (because you were through with Facebook long before “The Social Network” hit theaters). (Check.)

I might’ve come up with this one myself.

5. You shop at flea markets, yard sales and antique stores. You’re really proud every time you find a second-hand ware that was cheap, practical and/or environmentally friendly. (Check, check annnnd check.)

I’ve probably heard the word “vintage” five times this week among my friends. At least. It’s becoming almost as mainstream as … being a hipster? Wait, are people trying to become hipsters? Does that make it trendy? Does that … defeat the purpose?

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Can someone please tell me what it really means to be a hipster? And if true “hipster-ness” can even be attained? Because even the most original ideas are sparked by someone else’s ingenuity, no? Am I overthinking it? Discuss.