Neo Hippies come in two forms: the real and the fake. First we will deal with the real. Real neo hippies are individuals that come in all different colors, sizes, subcultures and habits, but all agree on one thing: free is best and everyone's invited! These environmentally and socially-conscious people are inclusive, in tune (with the earth and themselves, recognizing the good and bad within each) people that love listening to late '60's/ early '70's music, watching '60's/'70's movies and think Bob Dylan is a prophet. Neo hippies embrace all types of music though. (They may also listen to Phish, but this band usually identify the preferences of fake neo hippies.) Although they usually attempt to be extremely health conscious (vegans, vegetarians, semi-vegetarians, yoga, meditation), they most definitely smoke copious amounts of pot, most times cigarettes and partake in harder drugs with no remorse; or don't do drugs at all because they feel it clouds their state of consciousness. They do not mind a smelly person and usually have personal hygiene issues themselves. Love the great outdoors and go camping, hiking, backpacking at least 7 times per year. Has gone on at lease two trips to the mountains solo. Sometimes can be characterized by flowy clothing (women); but as stated before, the real neo hippie is person of many undertakings and attitudes, so can not be identified by clothing. Definitely into Boca burgers (even if they eat meat), incense, health food stores, Patchouli, thrift stores finds (which is distinct from 'hipster' thrift store style) and making sure everyone feels a part of their parties, gatherings, etc. They realize that inclusive is the new exclusive because the people that are there are the people that are suppose to be there. Can be found volunteering at the local non profit, community-oriented organization. Usually a self-described activist that is anti-war that frequents protest marches and loves 'organizing.'
Fake neo hippies are usually white suburban kids who often wear patchwork pants (guys and girls), plaid shirts (guys) and have dreadlocks (girls and guys). They love Phish, Umphrey's McGee and String Cheese Incident. Very inclusive group of individuals that are drawn to others that dress and look the same and are frightened by diversity. Basically yuppies and suburbanites who decide to wear patchwork instead of Gap, but possess the same shallow ideals and large bank accounts care of mommy and daddy.
I once heard an excellent word to describe the fake neo hippies: trustafarians.
Fake neo hippies are usually white suburban kids who often wear patchwork pants (guys and girls), plaid shirts (guys) and have dreadlocks (girls and guys). They love Phish, Umphrey's McGee and String Cheese Incident. Very inclusive group of individuals that are drawn to others that dress and look the same and are frightened by diversity. Basically yuppies and suburbanites who decide to wear patchwork instead of Gap, but possess the same shallow ideals and large bank accounts care of mommy and daddy.
I once heard an excellent word to describe the fake neo hippies: trustafarians.
If you have ever had a party where everyone's invited, you may be a real Neo Hippie .
If you have been to more than 10 Phish concerts but have never had a conversation longer than 30 minutes with a person of color, you are indeed a fake Neo Hippie . Please check yourself!!
If you have been to more than 10 Phish concerts but have never had a conversation longer than 30 minutes with a person of color, you are indeed a fake Neo Hippie . Please check yourself!!
by LemLem420 January 27, 2007
Neo-Hippie noun \nee-o 'hi-pē\
plural Neo-Hippies
: individual that feels a sense of entitlement, often over privileged as a child, most likely forced out of parents house at the age of 30 for freeloading, usually requires a room mate to survive due to working low life jobs to avoid drug tests and maximize time for drug use, asks to move back home every three to five years, comes up with outrages ideas to "make things better" - Ideas usually require others to do the real work for neo-hippies to reap the benefits, believe they should have the same luxuries as individuals that actually work and sacrifice to provide for a family unit rather than themselves.
plural Neo-Hippies
: individual that feels a sense of entitlement, often over privileged as a child, most likely forced out of parents house at the age of 30 for freeloading, usually requires a room mate to survive due to working low life jobs to avoid drug tests and maximize time for drug use, asks to move back home every three to five years, comes up with outrages ideas to "make things better" - Ideas usually require others to do the real work for neo-hippies to reap the benefits, believe they should have the same luxuries as individuals that actually work and sacrifice to provide for a family unit rather than themselves.
• I wish these neo-hippies would get off this occupy (insert city) kick, and occupy a job.
• On career day Derick didn't show up to speak to the children because noon is too early after a night of tripping acid and begging his parents for money to pay his car insurance. He is such a neo-hippie.
(see also: socialist, marxist, freeloader, deadbeat, loser, feminist, lefty, lazy)
• On career day Derick didn't show up to speak to the children because noon is too early after a night of tripping acid and begging his parents for money to pay his car insurance. He is such a neo-hippie.
(see also: socialist, marxist, freeloader, deadbeat, loser, feminist, lefty, lazy)
by Me am I December 26, 2011
These are a group of modern day people that don't contribute a whole lot to society. They work part-time jobs, save up their money for summer "music festivals" and drugs (mainly extasy and acid) and listen god aweful dance music and "jam bands". The majority of their time is spent sitting around and making shit for each other, such as braclets and dresses. These people don't have any beliefs in commen with the 60's hippies, seeing as they don't stand for anything anymore. They live for drugs and believe in the now dis=proven theories of "free-love" and "communal living". They are a true stain of society.
Hey man, you going to 10k this year? I'm gunna trip so hard. Whats a protest? What, me vote? Man, I love these Neo-Hippies
by gregfegvdfvd February 07, 2008
Modern day suburban pot heads, who play hacky sack, and do nosies alot because they want to avoid doing stuff.
by BluntSmoker69 December 18, 2008
Neo-hippie (or just hippy) is a name given to modern hippies, who, while retaining some aspects of the '60s hippie movement, have changed in some areas, for example by embracing punk values of anarchism, anti-establishmentarianism, feminism and acceptance of homosexuality.
Along with goths they form part of the middle-class backlash against chavs, seeking to disassociate themselves with what is seen as a working class, conventional standard, they have created their own distinct youth subculture.
Often seen on skateboards, listening to Green Day/Nirvana, moshing, wearing Vans (wide tonged skate shoes) and/or combat trousers.
Along with goths they form part of the middle-class backlash against chavs, seeking to disassociate themselves with what is seen as a working class, conventional standard, they have created their own distinct youth subculture.
Often seen on skateboards, listening to Green Day/Nirvana, moshing, wearing Vans (wide tonged skate shoes) and/or combat trousers.
by Hippys Are Everywhere April 13, 2005
Someone from suburbia who sees hippies as a way to find some identity and be "original" and can't have ideals without taking on some sort of stereotypical act. Most neo-hippies come from suburbia and don't do much to save the world other than go to concerts, smoke pot, and maybe vote democrat or for the green party. Most of them think they are outside the mainstream, while the mainstream mocks them with hippy leaning commercials and sells hippy style clothing because it's what's in and sells to those surbubia kids who want to be rebellious(go look in most stores and you will see its the in clothing). Basically, a neo-hippy is the same as a goth, a prep, whatever, and they have no originality and call themselves names like gypsy and such because they can't take a real effort to be themselves or original for that matter.
"lLook at that neo-hippie with her beads, she's such a rebel"
"That neo-hippie sure is a free spirit"
"That neo-hippie certainly isn't comforming to society"
"That neo-hippie sure is a free spirit"
"That neo-hippie certainly isn't comforming to society"
by johnny5 July 14, 2006
Characteristics: loves their bicycle, has a pair of converse all stars, does yoga, owns neck scarves, stoked on thrifted vintage, spends extortionate amounts of money at mountain equipment co-op, if they have a car its got great gas mileage, crazy for anything organic, possibly vegetarian, also commonly internet addicted, owns birkenstocks, is in or has gone through a hemp wearing stage
Ideology: the neo-hippie is concerned with efficiency, trendiness, and (most often, just the appearance of) being socially and politically aware
Criticisms: Neo-hippies are criticized for believing that they are original or somehow non-conformists
Ideology: the neo-hippie is concerned with efficiency, trendiness, and (most often, just the appearance of) being socially and politically aware
Criticisms: Neo-hippies are criticized for believing that they are original or somehow non-conformists
Savana: I'm a non-conformist! *wearing scarves from recent trip to thailand, riding vintage bicycle with custom parts, organic lunch in mec backpack*
Onlooker: Yeah, you and all your friends. What a neo-hippie.
Onlooker: Yeah, you and all your friends. What a neo-hippie.
by JCanada March 13, 2008