Trends come and go but it seems that in the past decade they have changed faster than ever.

“Back in the day” there were not that many different kinds of styles.

When you think of the 1980’s, you think neon windbreakers, Converses and off the shoulder sweatshirts. 

When you think 1970’s you think afros, bell bottoms, lava lamps, tie-dye, go-go boots, and those John Lennon style glasses.

And when you think of the 1950’s you think diners, poodle skirts, and something along the lines of “Grease Lightning.”

Nowadays there are conservatives, Goths, preps, bohemians, and many, many more. So, what will our generation be remembered for?

The hipsters?

I sure hope not.

Of all the trends that I have lived through, this might be one of my least favorites. I mean, I love mustaches, beanies, and lens-less 3D glasses just as much as the next girl, but seriously, when is this phase going to end?

It is not even about fashion anymore. It is a whole new attitude toward society.

“I knew this before it was cool” and “I knew that before it was cool.”

Congratulations.

Big deal: you listened to a band “before it was cool.”

What do you want, a cupcake?

Oh, but wait, cupcakes are so prevailing, so never mind. Would you like a soy chai latte with a double shot of chai no whip?

Since when is everyone in competition to listen to bands no one has heard of or a hit song before it is, well, a hit?

Just enjoy things like everyone else without spending so much energy being arrogant.

Maybe their fedoras are too small or their scarves are on too tight, but I do not feel alone when I express my confusion.

According to this new mindset, if I am a liberal, I am passive and if you are conservative you are ignorant. Vegetarians are softies and meat lovers are cruel. Confidence is arrogance and the lack thereof is self-pity.

I just cannot get over the irony of the entire idea of hipsters. Their whole deal is not being mainstream.

Yet, being a hipster is so mainstream.

Make up your minds people.