WANTED: Chicago's version of Portland's Goose Hallow

[Mister Mappy]

Most of the north side neighborhoods had a hipster contingent at one point or another. Lincoln Park was the "hipster" area for a bit back in the 80's. (Wax Trax, Lounge Ax. Both sadly gone.) I'll also bet that in 15 years or so, East Pilsen will lose its artsy/bohemian/hipster edge too. It just seems like the natural progression of gentrification.

[neonwattagelimit]

Originally Posted by Lookout Kid

As a recovering hipster

Ha! That's a great phrase. They should have hipster interventions and hipster rehab and stuff...

"Look, you've got to stop with this!"
"What?"
"You're wearing girl's jeans. Enough is enough."

I went through a very brief phase early in college when I thought I wanted to be a hipster, but I quickly realized the ridiculousness of it all.

[MassVt]

..."Which Portland are you talking about?", but in reality, I already knew (although the Old Port section of same in Maine would be something similar, by the way..)

If something is "hip", you should know that it will lose its hipness within 1-2 years (this especially applies to restaurants).

Wrigley is better than Fenway, in every aspect. I can state this even though I'm typing this sentence less than 1/2 mile from Fenway, and I pass by it almost every day. It could be considered quaint, but Wrigley is more comfortable, and definately has a more picturesque neighborhood surrounding it. It's also possible to get tickets to a Cub game that don't cost an arm and a leg, unlike here.I don't dislike Fenway per se, but fans of it should give Wrigley a try--hey would enjoy it.

[via chicago]

Originally Posted by neonwattagelimit

Ha! That's a great phrase. They should have hipster interventions and hipster rehab and stuff...

"Look, you've got to stop with this!"
"What?"
"You're wearing girl's jeans. Enough is enough."

I went through a very brief phase early in college when I thought I wanted to be a hipster, but I quickly realized the ridiculousness of it all.

I know its not the topic at hand, but the term "hipster" I think has been beaten to death. Yea, I listen to underground rock and enjoy art house films. But I dont do it to be cool. I do it because I LIKE it! It just seems that anybody with non-mainstream tastes automatically gets lumped into that group. And for the record, I have a derailer on my bike, my pants fit properly, and I work for the Man.

[Lookout Kid]

Originally Posted by via chicago

I know its not the topic at hand, but the term "hipster" I think has been beaten to death. Yea, I listen to underground rock and enjoy art house films. But I dont do it to be cool. I do it because I LIKE it! It just seems that anybody with non-mainstream tastes automatically gets lumped into that group. And for the record, I have a derailer on my bike, my pants fit properly, and I work for the Man.

I'm with you there. Having sophisticated taste and interest in art doesn't make you a "hipster" in my book. To truly be a "hipster", you've got to be buying into a hipster scene and attempting to project an image. There's a recipe to it just like there's a recipe for looking like a lawyer, frat boy, or "regular guy".

[raleightransplant]

^^
Exactly. I guess I do naturally like things that are hip or ideas or ways of doing things differently....there's a ton of great food, architecture, theatre, coffee, younameit that comes from that. I just don't like the people who take that on as an identity or badge of honor with a holier-than-thou mindset.

[neonwattagelimit]

Originally Posted by via chicago

I know its not the topic at hand, but the term "hipster" I think has been beaten to death. Yea, I listen to underground rock and enjoy art house films. But I dont do it to be cool. I do it because I LIKE it! It just seems that anybody with non-mainstream tastes automatically gets lumped into that group. And for the record, I have a derailer on my bike, my pants fit properly, and I work for the Man.

Oh, I completely agree with you. I've been known to listen to underground rock and enjoy art house films, too. Actually - and yes, the term has been beaten to death, but I'm reviving it, anyway - I think that is perhaps the difference between a "hipster," and, you know, somebody that just likes some non-mainstream stuff. A hipster does that stuff to fit into an image.

Contrary to popular belief, I find that most people at indie rock concerts and the like are not really hipsters. They're just people who like indie rock.