I'm not OP, but I'll respond to some of these. I'm loath to call myself a hipster, but I think that's part of being a hipster in and of itself, so yeah. - does

I'm not OP, but I'll respond to some of these. I'm loath to call myself a hipster, but I think that's part of being a hipster in and of itself, so yeah. - doesn't it seem a bit ironic that in your desire to distinguish yourself, you identify with an external cultural movement? No, not really. I don't identify with a movement; I do however have certain tastes and behaviors (as do some of my friends), which other people have labeled as "hipster". The thing is, my tastes and preferences are genuine. I don't like like obscure underground hip-hop because I want to be perceived as hipster, I like it because it's fucking awesome. - Seems like if you really wanted to be different, you would focus on just being "you" and ignore what other people are doing. I do do that. But its not a simple process of just deciding to be "me" one day because I don't know what that "me" actually is. Personal growth is a process of transformation, and sometimes you try new things and realize you don't care much for them, and other times they become a part of who you really are. - Additionally, sophistication and coolness are subjective. Who are you trying to appear sophisticated and cool to? Eh, sure, but its more complicated than that. I want this guy to think I'm cool: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Kerouac_by_Palumbo_2.png https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/82/Kerouac_... Not these guys: http://www.trbimg.com/img-57e58c72/turbine/la-et-mn-capsule-total-frat-movie-review-20160920-snap http://www.trbimg.com/img-57e58c72/turbine/la-et-mn-capsule-... - I've found that I'm much happier being "me" and not caring what other people think. Sure, I agree. But "me" just happens to be things which most people associate with hipsterdom. - Ironically, people find this attitude pretty cool. I don't think it's ironic - being yourself is cool, and I'm happy for you.