n. "Rebellious" or "underground" music, clothing or other such items made fashionable and sold to the gullible out of pure profit motive.
by Mister Twist August 8, 2010
Noun refering to the mass of baby-boomers who, although not embracing the lifestyle of the previous counterculture (who took drugs in the 60's & 70's) suffer from symptoms that allow them to rationalize taking drugs in their 60's & 70's.
Daughter: "Hey, did you see how zonked Grandma was at the cookout? She was popping pain killers like M&Ms!"
Son-in-Law: "Yeah, she's a real card-carrying member of the Over-the-Counterculture - even though it's an AARP Discount Card!"
Son-in-Law: "Yeah, she's a real card-carrying member of the Over-the-Counterculture - even though it's an AARP Discount Card!"
by Mark Gustavson June 18, 2008
When something that appeals to those who'd rather do their own thing is sold by a corporation. A textbook example is Hot Topic appealing to the punk/emo/metal scene by selling shirts with "clever" sayings and emblems of punk bands that were big in the decade before. Another example would be pre-ripped jeans. When attemps to stand out are made easy by going to the mall, rather than actually embracing the counterculture itself.
by Mr.Majestic May 16, 2008