hipster irony

The purposeful irony presented by a hipster upon first glance or through deeper investigation, such as conversation. For example, only a hipster would wear a t-shirt that reads: "I'm NOT a Hipster. Believe me." It is also ironic that what hipsters deem as "cool" (or "deck," in hipster talk) is not really deck, but is approved only by members of that group.

Examples of hipster irony include iconic spectator glasses frames, a "casual" but "I'm not trying that hard to be casual" look, bedhead hair, and/or the century-old handlebar mustache comeback "look." Another example: Hipsters listen to music that they admit is crappy but that the band never "sold out." This could then be the topic of a very long discussion.

by annayellabanana September 19, 2013

Hipster

The term “hipster” is loosely thrown around; therefore, it is very difficult to define the word itself. However, an unbiased definition of a hipster could be agreed upon: Any man or woman, typically in their late teens to early 30’s, who reject as much mainstream culture as they possibly can. They are generally seen in, but not restricted to, clothing such as flannel shirts, skin-tight jeans, bland colored shoes (mostly Toms or Converse), and thick-framed, old school style glasses. Also common styles are graphic tee shirts with ironic pictures or sayings on the front, or patterned thermals/sweaters. As far as music goes, hipsters will typically listen to anything that the general public has never heard of before. For the most part, when an indie band that a hipster listens to becomes popular, the band will be deemed “mainstream” and thrown out of the hipster’s music collection. Sports are qualified as “mainstream” by the hipsters, and are generally used as an ironic device in their culture (for example, signing up for a game of tee-ball at the recreation park, or taking a picture of themselves in cheesy 80’s workout clothing, playing a game of racquetball). If you live deep in a very urban environment, you will tend to see hipsters on the streets, in restaurants, and just about everywhere else you can wander (i.e. Williamsburg). But, if you live in a smaller city, you can go to a downtown coffee shop (not Starbucks) or a bar (not a sports bar) and likely see at least one.

Non-hipster: "Hey, what's up, man?"
Hipster: "Nothin, just listening to my friend's band's new album. It's called 'Underwater Station Cinema Five Layer Burrito Club'. Have you heard of it? That's right. Didn't think so."
Non-hipster: "Dude... I really don't care."
Hipster: "... It's ironic because burritos are real mainstream."

by EudoPhrynsy March 4, 2011

Hipsterism

Ironic Nostalgia; the creed that "everything old and belonging to an era is cool (besides anything too old, like classical music), but only when worn/eaten/done in an ironic fashion." Basically: ironic nostalgia.

Kurt practiced extreme hipsterism on Tuesday; pairing some ancient converse all-stars with an 80's watch, an obscure 60's band tee, and acid-washed jeans, he glared at all of us "preps" through tortoiseshell lenseless glasses.

by susan.a.real.hipster. November 28, 2009

hipster trash

those who dedicate their lives to emulate the image of an urban outfitters model. tends to work at a dead-end job, and spends disposable income supporting corporations that use child labor (nike), have republican agendas (urban outfitters), or on drugs/alcohol. has no interest in culture beyond "the underground". possesses the desire to improve society, yet makes no initiative to do so. prioritizes socialization over productivity and progression. easily identified by the "anti-war scarf".

Did that kid wearing a kaffiyeh?
Hipster trash.

by watchthepulse March 8, 2007

hipster douche

a $200 tight jeans wearing, Vintage Nike dunks loving Dork, who only listens to Vice magazine approved "underground" bands that he's told to think is cool. A hipster douche can often times be found wearing his little sisters T-shirts and watching DVD's of The O.C, cause its "IRONIC" (Also known as an HD)

(GUY) - so what are you up to this weekend

(HD) - uuuggghhh, well i just picked up the season 3 box set of the O.C. , so I'll probably watch that with my girl, than check out the catpower show, theyre awesome!

(GUY) - Oh catpower?, what do they sound like

(HD) - don't know never heard them but they got a 7 out of 10 in VIce

(GUY)- Man, what a hipster douche

by Alec sparx December 12, 2006

Hipster

Someone who listens to bands you've never heard of, wears ironic tee-shirts, and believes they are better than you.

"Julian is such a hipster!"

by Spanielx September 21, 2009

hipster philosophy

The philosophy of hipsters that is only known by those that are hipsters. Either you know it or you don't.

Elijah not only knows, but lives by hipster philosophy.

by ChubbyWubbyBear July 7, 2011