wannabe hippies that have not grow up to be normally functioning adults in Austinsociety; they are characterized by their radical political and social belief systems including saving endangered species such as whales by campaigning on the Drag and Congress Avenue and being animal rights activists by being vegan; they have filthy dreadlocks, smell worse than the urine of a dehydrated alcoholic, don't shave (i.e. women don't shave their legs or underarms), have most of their exposed body covered in tattoos, extremely large piercings and normally live in clans (aka coops)
I was upset that the dirty Austinite did not wash his hands when he prepared my meal at Thundercloud Subs in order to save the environment by not using water.
The display of an attitude by Austinites (residents of Austin, TX) that their city is nearly perfect and without problems. Unlike Dallitude (which is associated with the display of wealth), Austintude (or Austitude) is associated with the belief the city of Austin and people in it are unique, smarter, and more advanced than the rest of Texas and southern USA. This flawed kind of thinking is usually associated with down-talking other cities and ignoring the fact that other cities may excel in areas Austin does not.
Unfortunately, the media plays a part in this by perpetuating certain myths and stereotypes (positive ones for Austin, and negative ones for other Texas cities.)
Example quotes from an Austinite showing Austintude / Austitude:
No, we have no traffic, no problems, absolutely no crime anywhere, and no air pollution from the cars that just sit in traffic. This is the Oasis of the Western Hemisphere. The other Texas cities have terrible summer heat, sprawl and strip malls, but somehow we just do not because we are magically exempt!
A township in Northeastern Ohio where oppressive dress codes and potholes thrive.
Teacher: Hi! I see it's your first day here at Fitch High School. How has you morning been going so far?
New Student: Horribly, I gotten written up for dress twice already, and I hit about three potholes and almost got into an accident.
Other Student: Well, that's Austintown for ya!