To not follow trends. To do your own thing. Think of a parade. A parade has people following an object. The thing that is being followed represents the new trend. The parade goes down a street like floating objects down a river or stream.
Hot woman: I love nerdy guys.

Her friend: Wait. I thought you said that nerds were disgusting.

Woman: That was until Doctor Who became popular. All of my friends started liking nerds too.

Friend: Listen. Don't follow the stream.
by SHG357 June 21, 2016
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To not follow trends. To do your own thing. Trends are like streams that are followed by people.
Hot woman: I love nerdy guys.

Her friend: Wait. I thought you said that nerds were disgusting.

Woman: That was until Doctor Who became popular. All of my friends started liking nerds too.

Friend: Listen. Don't follow the stream.
by SHG357 June 21, 2016
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