Mass consumption in the eternal quest for what is cool, distinct, difficult to acquire, or just plain ugly. Hipsters engage in hipsterism by shopping at the most trendy places, always looking for the most unique items. Everything, from the type of clothes worn to what you eat is a status symbol to the hipsterist.
by Noir September 6, 2005
Get the Hipsterism mug.a term derrived from literati, i.e. a person that uses his acumen to investigave deep issues of human existence. In this case, the hipsterati use their acumen (and we use this term lightly) to keep up on the pressing issues of the latests microtrends. They tend to move in "too-hip-for-thou" cliques and pass judgement on what is and isn't in.
-How was the show last night?
-It was amazing, but it was so crowded because the Hipsterati were out en masse!
-It was amazing, but it was so crowded because the Hipsterati were out en masse!
by Carlos R June 11, 2006
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Hipsterity is the quality that true hipsters possess. A hipster has been defined to be one who rejects societal norms and "mainstream ideas." One who exhibits hipsterity most often dresses in a simple yet distinct manner, with plaid shirts and wide-rimmed glasses.
by atlpride November 22, 2011
Get the hipsterity mug.1) One's goal shalt always be in contradiction with one's actions (the Irony Law). The is the foundation of all ye hipsterism, and the law that binds all other laws.
2) Nothing shalt be practical, a hipster shalt do everything for appearances.
2) Finally, a hipster shalt never claim to be a hipster.
2) Nothing shalt be practical, a hipster shalt do everything for appearances.
2) Finally, a hipster shalt never claim to be a hipster.
Ye Application of The Laws of Hipsterism:
#1
Normal Person: Hey you want to go shopping with me?
Hipster female: No, I don't care about how I look.
(Hipster Female shalt then traverse to ye Olde Thrift store where thou shalt spend one full half day looking for garments)
#2
Normal Person: Hey! I like this artist. Their music is good!!
(Thou buys/downloads album to listen to)
Hipster Guy: *No inner monologue, for hipsters do not think consciously for themselves.
(Thou buys Vinyl to show ye others that thou purchases Vinyls.)
#3
Hipster One: I hate hipsters.
Hipster Two: Me too! God! I'm going to write an entry in Olde English and send it into Urban Dictionary that professes my hate for hipsters!!
Hipster One: Right on dude!! Hey you want to go to the thrift store afterwords to go buy records?
Hipster Two: Sorry man, but I can't I'll be pretty busy writing that entry and my fixed gear bike's in the shop right now.
Hipster One: It's cool dude...I...I love you.
Hipster Two: I...I love you too.
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THESE ARE THE RULES TO BE SPREAD FAR ABOVE THE SKY AND ACROSS THE LAND: FOREVER AND EARNESTLY, UN-IRONICALLY AND FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!!!
#1
Normal Person: Hey you want to go shopping with me?
Hipster female: No, I don't care about how I look.
(Hipster Female shalt then traverse to ye Olde Thrift store where thou shalt spend one full half day looking for garments)
#2
Normal Person: Hey! I like this artist. Their music is good!!
(Thou buys/downloads album to listen to)
Hipster Guy: *No inner monologue, for hipsters do not think consciously for themselves.
(Thou buys Vinyl to show ye others that thou purchases Vinyls.)
#3
Hipster One: I hate hipsters.
Hipster Two: Me too! God! I'm going to write an entry in Olde English and send it into Urban Dictionary that professes my hate for hipsters!!
Hipster One: Right on dude!! Hey you want to go to the thrift store afterwords to go buy records?
Hipster Two: Sorry man, but I can't I'll be pretty busy writing that entry and my fixed gear bike's in the shop right now.
Hipster One: It's cool dude...I...I love you.
Hipster Two: I...I love you too.
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THESE ARE THE RULES TO BE SPREAD FAR ABOVE THE SKY AND ACROSS THE LAND: FOREVER AND EARNESTLY, UN-IRONICALLY AND FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND!!!
by smellls November 6, 2011
Get the The Laws of Hipsterism mug.A condition that affects Zune users when their devices won't work properly or they cannot use the Zune service to download songs. Diagnosed by a whiny message or hollow threat on the Zune message board.
Zune hysteria mostly appears on the Zune Boards :
"Dudes, I can't download any music right now from the Zune website! I want a refund of points or I'm going to go buy an Ipod!!"
"Dudes, I can't download any music right now from the Zune website! I want a refund of points or I'm going to go buy an Ipod!!"
by Scott31 January 3, 2009
Get the Zune Hysteria mug.The nickname for Minneapolis, MN. This is due to all the art shows, bike trails, and farmers markets. About 90% of the Northeast side is Hipster. And most small town-Minnesotans go to Minneapolis scared thinking their will be crime, and they leave thinking to themselves 'There is nothing more gay than what i have just witnessed'
Person 1: Why is he wearing those really tight jeans, we can see his junk.
Person 2: That's because he just returned from Hipsterapolis.
Person 2: That's because he just returned from Hipsterapolis.
by anonamerigo November 13, 2011
Get the Hipsterapolis mug.Excessive or uncontrollable fear of humans who wear overpriced Von Dutch clothing, mesh backed trucker hats,have matted down hair product induced "bed heads" and wear threadbare vintage rock shirts of bands they don't really enjoy listening to.
Erin had to flee the record shop quickly when the guy in line wearing a Blondie shirt and mesh Von Dutch hat started talking about how "deck" his new portable record player sounded. Erin suffers from accute "Hipsteria."
by Mike Falcigno April 18, 2004
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