Video: The Hipsters Are Suffering, And You Can Help
Someone named Brendon Nelson emailed us today declaring: "I am a Hipster advocate." We kept reading anyway, and found that he simply was asking that we review the below PSA, and do our part to prevent hipster cruelty. And who are we to turn our backs on such fragile creatures? You see, since it's not hip to get a job, and sometimes even parents' credit cards get maxed out, there are hipsters out there right now suffering, and as explained in the video, this causes a chain reaction that could end Williamsburg as we know it:
"Hipsters are paramount to Brooklyn's ecosystem. Dozens of microbreweries you've never heard of, thrift shops, and record stores would cease to exist if you don't put money into the hands of our hipsters. Not to mention the coke dealers, the coke dealers would suffer the most."
If you choose to adopt a hipster, you'll receive a Polaroid picture and a personal note, just call 1-800-HIP-STER (except, don't, because we did and it redirected us to a sex line. Really.)
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Tuna, I have just one thing to say. WTF brah, WTF???? We make plans to crush some peebers and scope some deck chicas and you bail like that? I mean it wouldn’t be so fin except you said you were going to pay. I had a horrible night, all because of you. I told you I lost my wallet. How do you leave me hanging like that? I’m not sure our friendship is going to survive this, but I’m willing to work on things if you are. The first step is an apology from you and some genuine interest in what happened to me last night. Contrition brah. Let’s hear it.
I paid $32.67 for a XBOX 360 and my mom got a 17 inch Toshiba laptop for $94.83 being delivered to our house tomorrow by FedEX. I will never again pay expensive retail prices at stores. I even sold a 46 inch HDTV to my boss for $650 and it only cost me $52.78 to get. Here is the website we using to get all this stuff, LiveCent.com
Emmily_Litella
Why arent you people flagging spam like this! Its still here afer two days!
PicoPhreako69
tl;dw
Too long; didn't watch. Also, *yawn*....
Guest
Whether this video was produced by (i) poser hipsters; (ii) true hipsters; (iii) weekends-in-the-Hamptons types; or (iv) greasy grad students getting their master's in media, it pretty accurately reflects what Williamsburg is today, right?
Kirk Faulkner
What the fuck is a hipster?
NoNelson
Tuna brother you still there? Want to go grab a PBR at Barcade tonight?
TunaLoaf
No, Nelson.
NoNelson
Ah I get you. You're more of a The Gutter type of dude huh? No worries. I can trek over there. Yo, meet me there in 30. I've gotta pick up some vynl on my way, but I'll meet you there. Oh do me a favor and hit the ATM. I lost my wallet and I'll hit you back next time. Drinks on me at Barcade next week, so drinks on you tonight at Gutter. See you in a bit.
TunaLoaf
I guess if I lived in Williamsburg, I would know what you're talking about.
NoNelson
Maybe they'll send you one of those e mails. Get back on the site and answer the message at the bottom.
NoNelson
No problem Tuna. Just work with me a bit huh? My phone got shut off due to lack of funds. Fin. But that’s no problem. Just call me at Barcade in the Burgh at 718-302-6464 and tell the bar tender you’re looking for Sir PBR’s-a lot. He’ll know who you mean. BTW, don’t you LOVE Barcade man? The retro arcade games are so ironic. Nothing better than getting housed in asteroids while sipping a cool PBR out of the can.
NoNelson
TunaLoaf, Brah, what's the deal man? I invite you to a rager on the LES (obviously), and you're too good to reply. In case you're concerned, I always have drinks after the show. I serve onlyt the most ironic drinks. PBR (obviously), Franzia boxed wine, Popov Vodka, and whatever wine coolers I can get my hands on. If you want a mixer or something just let me know. It doesn't cost anything to come to the show, but it would be deck of you to hit me up with $40 for the booze after the show. Don't make me post for the world to see the idea behind my next work of art. It's that good I'd worry someone would steal it. Just hit me up that you want to go. If you're interested I'll send you a BBM or we can Skype about plans for it. You can even help invite people. Feel free to bring some deck chicas.
TunaLoaf
Ok, I'll see you there
NoNelson
Dude what's your number? Let's just talk offline for a bit. This posting is hard work and I need to get into an artistic mindset. I made a new year's resolution to close my eyes for a minute at 4:20 every day so I don't do anything that might cause the munchies. I don't want to look like a muffintop in my skinny jeans. Do you skype Tuna? Just give me your e mail, skype, BBM, number whatever brah. We'll hook this up proper.
TunaLoaf
Someone get me out of here alive!
NoNelson
Nah man, it doesn't get that crazy. There's no need to fear for your safety. I like to keep my ragers safe. If you're worried about that I can hire a bouncer to keep out the fin midtown losers. You can just hook me up with $100 for that at the party. It'll be deck yo. He'll set up a rope and everything. We can have a guest list. You know any chicas who get down with artists no questions asked? I'll be wearing an outfit made mostly from human hair (don’t ask) and suede. It’s ironic as all hell yo. Normally that gets the girls to jump all over me, but is your crowd the same as mine?
Seriously brah, give me your digits.
TunaLoaf
How about I call you instead. What's your phone number?
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