Definitions by Gavin Thiesfield

hip replacement 

The process of introducing a formerly cool person to a product or idea that attempts to make them cool again. Reinventing an individuals public persona through assocation or action.

Joe just had a hip replacement - he ditched his 20 year old CD Walkman for a new IPod.

Quentin Tarrantino gave John Travolta a 'hip replacement' with Pulp Fiction.

hip replacement by Gavin Thiesfield April 27, 2007