Skate Movie Premier
Last night a small group of us went to the premier of a new skate movie. I think the title is, “New Blood.” (update) I’ve been corrected, the title is, “Ride the Sky.” (end of update) I’m not really sure about that title. I only know that i must have been among the oldest in the room. The one good side is that i rediscovered my joy for people watching. This venue was packed with people that i like to called “hipsters.” The term used to be “scene kids.” While sitting there awkwardly out of place, i pulled out my handy iPhone and made a list of the requirements to be a hipster:
To be a hipster:
- Must have a trucker hat that says something meaningless and it must be at least 3 sizes to small. The bill should remain flat or bent up.
- You should only wear the dirtiest clothes you can find. You should look like you’ve been outside rolling around on the ground.
- Can only go out in public if you have not showered in the last 3 days. The dirtier your hair, the better.
- The experienced hipsters wear a wool beanie even during the hot summer months.
- Three letters: PBR
- You should work hard to obtain a very attractive, yet very preppy girlfriend.
- If you’re a rookie to the scene then you’ll carry around your skateboard as a way of proving that you’ve got street cred.
If i knew the lingo then i would end this post with a hip farewell.
Update in response to Wilki’s comment:
Here is the best and only photo i took. Just check out the hat. I seriously went shopping today to find one.
Stephen said
am August 17 2008 @ 10:09 am
Ride the sky…
and I think that you forgot that to be a hipster you have to be under the age of 15
biscuet said
am August 17 2008 @ 10:17 am
under 15? it’s true. why were we there? i learned so much.
Brody Harper said
am August 17 2008 @ 2:46 pm
Must have a trucker hat that says something meaningless and it must be at least 3 sizes to small. The bill should remain flat or bent up…. Nope
You should only wear the dirtiest clothes you can find. You should look like you’ve been outside rolling around on the ground…. Most of the time.
Can only go out in public if you have not showered in the last 3 days. The dirtier your hair, the better…. Check
The experienced hipsters wear a wool beanie even during the hot summer months.
Check
Three letters: PBR .. Yes!
You should work hard to obtain a very attractive, yet very preppy girlfriend…. Does A Hot wife count?
If you’re a rookie to the scene then you’ll carry around your skateboard as a way of proving that you’ve got street cred…. dang-it.
Wilki said
am August 17 2008 @ 4:28 pm
B, can you please provide pictures of above mentioned hipsters. I am unfamiliar with the undersized trucker hat. This term/lifestyle is fascinating and I’m interested in picking it up for myself.
biscuet said
am August 17 2008 @ 5:25 pm
@Wilki: i have made the proper update to give you a better visual. I am sorry that it’s a terrible picture. I’ll try to find some Wikipedia articles to better support my research.
Vicky Beeching said
am August 17 2008 @ 11:51 pm
Am laughing! I’ve seen a lot of those folks already here in SoCal - so stop me if you ever see me starting to wear one of those hats!!
Rachel said
am August 18 2008 @ 12:06 am
I went to a show recently and it was crawling with emo and/or kids. I was worried that my (very tall) friend Patrick would squish one of them on accident. I don’t know if emo and scene are one and the same, but worlds collide.
Oh and…PBR? It’s not ringing a bell. Professional Bull Riders, right? ha ha
Rachel said
am August 18 2008 @ 12:07 am
Oops…meant to say “and/or SCENE kids.” Lo siento.
Yan said
am August 18 2008 @ 1:41 am
Come back earlier!
Mom said
am August 18 2008 @ 4:26 pm
This is too funny- but those people look much older than 15.
Stephen said
am August 19 2008 @ 1:32 pm
hey…check out this post by Yewknee today:
http://www.yewknee.com/blog/9987/