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Title: Are you a hipster???
Post by: JGatz on February 11, 2003, 03:42:00 pm: hipâ?¢ster - \hip-stur (s)\ n. One who possesses tastes, social attitudes, and opinions deemed cool by the cool. (Note: it is no longer recommended that one use the term "cool"; a Hipster would instead say "deck.") The Hipster walks among the masses in daily life but is not a part of them and shuns or reduces to kitsch anything held dear by the mainstream. A Hipster ideally possesses no more than 2% body fat. Clues You Are a Hipster1. You graduated from a liberal arts school whose football team hasn't won a game since the Reagan administration.2. You frequently use the term "postmodern" (or its commonly used variation"PoMo") as an adjective, noun, and verb.3. You carry a shoulder-strap messenger bag and have at one time or another worn a pair of horn-rimmed or Elvis Costello-style glasses. 4. You have refined taste and consider yourself exceptionally cultured, but have one pop vice (ElimiDATE, Quiet Riot, and Entertainment Weekly are popular ones) that helps to define you as well-rounded.5. You have kissed someone of the same gender and often bring this up in casual conversation.6. You spend much of your leisure time in bars and restaurants with monosyllabic names like Plant, Bound, and Shine.7. You bought your dishes and a checkered tablecloth at a thrift shop to be kitschy, and often throw vegetarian dinner parties.8. You have one Republican friend whom you always describe as being your "one Republican friend."9. You enjoy complaining about gentrification even though you are responsible for it yourself.10. Your hair looks best unwashed and you position your head on your pillow at night in a way that will really maximize your cowlicks.11. You own records put out by Matador, DFA, Definitive Jux, Dischord, Warp, Thrill Jockey, Smells Like Records, and Drag City. From the The Hipster Handbook By Robert Lanham
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Post by: chknfngrs on February 11, 2003, 03:44:00 pm: I'm a hipster...not a breakbeat
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Post by: markie on February 11, 2003, 03:48:00 pm: SHiiiiiiiteRhetts a hipster.
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Post by: thirsty moore on February 11, 2003, 03:49:00 pm: According to Matt Borlik of the Citypaper, that book mentioned the hippest place to hang out in DC was the "U District". Anyone want to go walk in the "U District" with me tonight?[This message has been edited by thirsty moore (edited 02-11-2003).]
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Post by: Dandy01 on February 11, 2003, 03:51:00 pm: Here's the article, concluding there are no hipsters in DC. <A HREF="http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/indc/candy/candy.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/indc/candy/candy.html[/url]
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Post by: not too shabby on February 11, 2003, 05:59:00 pm: Ah, the Hipster Handbook, a friend of mine got that from work, very funny read.
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 11, 2003, 06:07:00 pm: Not true. At most maybe five of these apply to me.And my body fat is at least 2 to the fourth power. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by markie: SHiiiiiiiteRhetts a hipster.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: markie on February 11, 2003, 06:10:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhett Miller: Not true. At most maybe five of these apply to me.And my body fat is at least 2 to the fourth power. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I would say:1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11I think that is nine?A very impressive tally!
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 11, 2003, 06:22:00 pm: Well maybe six. But 1,3, and 11 don't apply to me. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by markie: I would say:1,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11I think that is nine?A very impressive tally!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: Sir HC on February 11, 2003, 06:23:00 pm: No quoting Nietzsche is worse than William S. Especially if you never tried to read his works. And what of those of us with perfect vision, is it double points for wearing hipster glasses even though you don't need them (have a friend who does this).
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Post by: thirsty moore on February 11, 2003, 06:29:00 pm: Tsk Tsk, call him "Burroughs" please. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sir HC: No quoting Nietzsche is worse than William S.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: markie on February 11, 2003, 06:29:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhett Miller: Well maybe six. But 1,3, and 11 don't apply to me. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>1, OK I was guessing.... Sorry!3, I am sure you wore hipster thick rimmed glasses at some time in your life?11, I am also sure you own or have owned at least one release by Matador.Its Ok Rhett. Its Ok to be a hipster!8/11...... you 73% hipster you.
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 11, 2003, 06:32:00 pm: Yes, I do have at least one Matador release, but I can't think of anything I own on the other labels listed, and it was an AND question.Yes, I have worn nerd glasses but never a messenger bag, whatever that is. That was an AND question as well.How many do you match? <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by markie: 1, OK I was guessing.... Sorry!3, I am sure you wore hipster thick rimmed glasses at some time in your life?11, I am also sure you own or have owned at least one release by Matador.Its Ok Rhett. Its Ok to be a hipster!8/11...... you 73% hipster you.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: markie on February 11, 2003, 06:37:00 pm: 2,3,4,6,8,11and that is at a push. I guess I am just not very hip. then again there are no lib arts colleges in the UK so that rules out #1 straight off.
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Post by: Celeste on February 11, 2003, 06:47:00 pm: I am so un-hip, only #1 and #2 apply to me...although I would never say "PoMo" that's just cheesy!
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 11, 2003, 06:48:00 pm: She's in denial about #8 and #9. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Celeste: I am so un-hip, only #1 and #2 apply to me...although I would never say "PoMo" that's just cheesy!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: ggw on February 11, 2003, 06:51:00 pm: Only 3, 4, & 11 apply to me. Although I do use "post-modern" but only as an adjective.Isn't Matt Borlik the ex-bass player of Q and not U?
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Post by: markie on February 11, 2003, 06:51:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhett Miller: She's in denial about #8 and #9. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>what about #4?everyone should be #4
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 11, 2003, 06:57:00 pm: Oh, she has many more than just one "pop vice".I think mine is that I watch Joe Millionaire. Or that I'm a NASCAR fan. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by markie: what about #4?everyone should be #4<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: Celeste on February 11, 2003, 06:58:00 pm: I have several "4"'s
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Post by: markie on February 11, 2003, 06:58:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhett Miller: Joe Millionaire. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>What a fucking con that was last night. I am cheering for the blonde and then we have to wait till next week...... BOOOO!
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 11, 2003, 07:05:00 pm: Yes, that sucked.We were cheering for the dimwitted Melissa, who was booted last week.I thought she was the cutest and sweetest, and the fact that she was so lacking in brains made her a great match for him.Gotta go with the blonde now. When I finish my program, we will be fellow GMU alumni. Besides, the brunette is as cold as the Artic Circle. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by markie: What a fucking con that was last night. I am cheering for the blonde and then we have to wait till next week...... BOOOO!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: happiness is all the rage on February 11, 2003, 07:28:00 pm: 3, 6, 10, 11... and i happen to like my cowlicks, thank you
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Post by: Sir HC on February 11, 2003, 07:45:00 pm: Wow, 4 only, but isn't Matador owned by Madonna? How is that alternative?
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 11, 2003, 07:55:00 pm: I don't know who owns is, but these artists are all on Matador according to allmusic.com:Pizzicato Five Pavement Yo La Tengo Guided by Voices Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Railroad Jerk Belle & Sebastian Liz Phair Bailter Space Come Arsonists Helium The Fall Superchunk Pussy Galore Pole Unrest Teenage Fanclub The Soft Boys Nightmares on Wax Boards of Canada Richard Hell
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Post by: ggw on February 11, 2003, 08:05:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Sir HC: Wow, 4 only, but isn't Matador owned by Madonna? How is that alternative?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You're thinking of Maverick.
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Post by: paige on February 11, 2003, 08:13:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by markie: What a fucking con that was last night. I am cheering for the blonde and then we have to wait till next week...... BOOOO!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>sarah is the bondage porn star gold digger. i want to punch her in the face. zora seems nicer and not as terribly whore-ish. then again, anyone who goes on these shows is kind of second rate...
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 11, 2003, 08:31:00 pm: And Zora is a 29 year old substitute teacher. I think she defines the word "drip". At least Sarah has a personality, even if she is way too selfish for any self-respecting man. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by paige: sarah is the bondage porn star gold digger. i want to punch her in the face. zora seems nicer and not as terribly whore-ish. then again, anyone who goes on these shows is kind of second rate...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: paige on February 11, 2003, 08:41:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhett Miller: And Zora is a 29 year old substitute teacher. I think she defines the word "drip". At least Sarah has a personality, even if she is way too selfish for any self-respecting man. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> yeah but sarah just seems like a bitch. i dont like hearing anyone say "hes a little rough around the edges.. but i can change that" and the poor huge oaf has no idea .. wait. i dont feel bad... this is funny. theyre all hobags
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Post by: poorlulu on February 11, 2003, 08:58:00 pm: god i am so disappoinded.........rhett is a hipster and i'm only a hipster wannabe....... i am 4,5,8 and 9............gee that sucks........
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Post by: jadetree on February 11, 2003, 09:21:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhett Miller: I don't know who owns is, but these artists are all on Matador according to allmusic.com:Pizzicato Five Pavement Yo La Tengo Guided by Voices Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Railroad Jerk Belle & Sebastian Liz Phair Bailter Space Come Arsonists Helium The Fall Superchunk Pussy Galore Pole Unrest Teenage Fanclub The Soft Boys Nightmares on Wax Boards of Canada Richard Hell<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>that list is somewhat out of date
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Post by: markie on February 11, 2003, 09:25:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhett Miller: Yes, that sucked.We were cheering for the dimwitted Melissa, who was booted last week. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Was she the Ginger one? I thought she was the most attractive one, although I only really watched the first show.
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Post by: markie on February 11, 2003, 09:27:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jadetree: that list is somewhat out of date<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>rather..... <A HREF="http://www.matadorrecords.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.matadorrecords.com/[/url] the currently active on matador artists are not nearly as impressive.
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Post by: jadetree on February 11, 2003, 09:40:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by markie: rather..... <A HREF="http://www.matadorrecords.com/" TARGET=_blank>http://www.matadorrecords.com/[/url] the currently active on matador artists are not nearly as impressive.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Here is the actual list...Aereogramme Arab Strap Bardo Pond Cat Power Cornelius Dead Meadow Mark Eitzel Guided By Voices Interpol Large Professor Lesser Stephen Malkmus Matmos Mogwai The New Pornographers Preston School of Industry The Soft Boys Solex The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Mary Timony The Wisdom of Harry Yo La Tengo
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 11, 2003, 09:46:00 pm: No, Melissa had curly dark brown hair. Looked like she could possibly be Italian or Jewish. Slightly more plump than some of the others, but in a good way. I think the ginger chick was a graphic designer. Did you notice how he eliminated the women with the more established careers (eg the doctor, the lawyer) first? It seems that of any of them, those were the women who weren't going to be after his money. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by markie: Was she the Ginger one? I thought she was the most attractive one, although I only really watched the first show.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Post by: poorlulu on February 11, 2003, 10:04:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Rhett Miller: No, Melissa had curly dark brown hair. Looked like she could possibly be Italian or Jewish. Slightly more plump than some of the others, but in a good way. I think the ginger chick was a graphic designer. Did you notice how he eliminated the women with the more established careers (eg the doctor, the lawyer) first? It seems that of any of them, those were the women who weren't going to be after his money. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>eugh you liked the dodgy whiny one........she was the one that complained the whole time.........no thank thank god he got rid of her........i'm not sure which one is more attractive but i hope he picks the blonde............she seems like the one most likely to be upset he hasn't got any money............and that's gonna be some good tv when she finds out.............
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Post by: colonoscopy on February 11, 2003, 11:18:00 pm: 1 3 4 8 10 11
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Post by: poorlulu on February 11, 2003, 11:27:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by colonoscopy: 1 3 4 8 10 11<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>are you sure you are not jadetree...........?
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Post by: colonoscopy on February 11, 2003, 11:30:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by poorlulu: are you sure you are not jadetree...........?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>?? Mystery ?? Intrigue ??
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Post by: poorlulu on February 11, 2003, 11:36:00 pm: i guess only true hipsters love their worn out teddy bears......... (http://www.123balloons.com/IMAGES/Bouquets/teddylove.jpg)
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Post by: paige on February 11, 2003, 11:44:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by colonoscopy: ?? Mystery ?? Intrigue ??<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>annoying question marks??
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Post by: jadetree on February 11, 2003, 11:48:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by poorlulu: are you sure you are not jadetree...........?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>sorry, those answers are close but thats not me
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Post by: poorlulu on February 11, 2003, 11:48:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by paige: annoying question marks??<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>what annoying question marks ???......???
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Post by: poorlulu on February 11, 2003, 11:49:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by jadetree: sorry, those answers are close but thats not me<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>sure...sure........ but teddy does look awfully familiar doesn't he.......??
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Post by: jadetree on February 11, 2003, 11:54:00 pm: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by poorlulu: sure...sure........ but teddy does look awfully familiar doesn't he.......??<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>hmmmmmmm, a bit, but the guy I know is full of hot air not on top of hot air
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Post by: poorlulu on February 12, 2003, 12:01:00 am: mean to teddy...... I hope you snuggle him close all night after that comment......
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Post by: Got Haggis? on February 12, 2003, 10:02:00 am: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by paige: sarah is the bondage porn star gold digger. i want to punch her in the face. zora seems nicer and not as terribly whore-ish. then again, anyone who goes on these shows is kind of second rate...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>slurpahh..slurpahh..gulpso what do you guys think the "twist" is? It's either that he is gay, or he really is a millionaire
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Post by: Joymonster on February 12, 2003, 10:05:00 am: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Got Haggis?: so what do you guys think the "twist" is? It's either that he is gay, or he really is a millionaire<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I think the women are really millionaires.
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Post by: Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer on February 12, 2003, 10:10:00 am: I didn't say that I liked her. I thought she was the best match for HIM. I think she was the best looking of the last five, and the most attractive, when she kept her mouth shut. And when she whined, well he's a big enough man to shut her up... I don't think I personally would have wanted to date ANY of the last five. Watching women like those five makes me realize how lucky I am to have found somebody NOT like them. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by poorlulu: eugh you liked the dodgy whiny one........she was the one that complained the whole time.........no thank thank god he got rid of her........i'm not sure which one is more attractive but i hope he picks the blonde............she seems like the one most likely to be upset he hasn't got any money............and that's gonna be some good tv when she finds out.............<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>