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[DeathbyVolcano]

Aren't harson and deathbyvolcano both steelers fans? Where's bionic to give you guidance?

I only like the steelers ironically

 

[shintoki]

Aren't harson and deathbyvolcano both steelers fans? Where's bionic to give you guidance?

My god. It all makes sense now.

 

[Acosta]

I can answer this without a write up:

There's still a generation of men out there that don't have vaginas!

 

[harSon]

Aren't harson and deathbyvolcano both steelers fans? Where's bionic to give you guidance?

There are fans and then there are 'fans', he's in the latter category.

 

[Narag]

There are fans and then there are 'fans', he's in the latter category.

I still laugh when I remember him missing the end of a steelers game to go to a listening party. Nothing personal against him but I just found it amusing.

 

[layzie1989]

People's reasons for not seeing this movie are so endlessly frustrating to me...I mean aside from the videogame references the movie was just so god damned funny! It had a scene that was straight out of Seinfeld for god's sake! I'm gonna tell all my friends who haven't seen it to go see it, and I'll definitely be getting the blu ray when it comes out.

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

it's what hipsters do

 

[andymcc]

This could just as easily be directed towards the person who forgot to mention Stacy Pilgrim.

yeah, she's pretty adorable.

i have a thing for aubrey plaza too...

oh god, i am a hipster. : (

 

[BocoDragon]

i have a thing for aubrey plaza too...

oh god, i am a hipster. : (

No you just have eyes.

 

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Who would've been a better Scott Pilgrim?

JGL is too old.
Shia Laboeuf is too douchetastic.

This would've probably had to be a new casting, and SP is a pretty small/cult-y media property.

I can't think of who might fit...

In an alternate universe, might not have been a bad idea for Johnny Simmons and Michael Cera to switch parts.

 

[BocoDragon]

In an alternate universe, might not have been a bad idea for Johnny Simmons and Michael Cera to switch parts.

Huh... you actually have a point.

 

[jakncoke]

I still laugh when I remember him missing the end of a steelers game to go to a listening party. Nothing personal against him but I just found it amusing.

what the hell is a listening party?

 

[YuriLowell]

what the hell is a listening party?

Some Hipster thing.

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

The new Beatles remaster came out. I was invited by a friend, and I was still new to Nashville at the time. I was trying to make new friends. Oh teh noes

 

[XiaNaphryz]

There are fans and then there are 'fans', he's in the latter category.

Are you referring to death or bionic?

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

me, obviously. because I happened to NOT finish watching a game once.

 

[Blackhead]

I don't think it's the fact that minorities are for the part absent from these films in itself, simply that these types of films aren't really representative of the culture and environment that I personally live in. In a lot of cases, they simply don't speak to me if that makes any sense.

Having said that, I really liked Scott Pilgrim, a lot more than The Expendables I might add. (500) Days of Summer is pretentious scat though.

Offtopic: have you seen Medicine for Melancholy?

 

[harSon]

Offtopic: have you seen Medicine for Melancholy?

Nope, never heard of it. Is it good?

 

[Casual Gamera]

 

[.la1n]

'Kick-Ass' was really not at all awesome. Certainly not as awesome as the legitimately visionary motion picture 'Scott Pilgrim vs. The World'.

shut your whore mouth

 

[Count Dookkake]

You know what?

Cera should play the villain in Expendables 2.

 

[cuevas. PhD.]

Being hipster does not mean it was bad. The movie was hipster, but that doesn't stop it from being good. Perhaps people are afraid of liking something with that label. In the end it doesn't matter if it is labeled that, it didn't detract from people's enjoyment of it,

I think they are afraid of being labeled a hipster

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

I find it so ironic that I just happened to see Scott Pilgrim and Kick-Ass for the first time on the same night. Both fantastic films but found Scott Pilgrim better because it appeals to me a bit more as well as it just being a better film in general. But Hit Girl kicked ass!

Why do nerds always compete their favorite IP's against others? Comics are a niche medium, maybe if everybody would expand their tastes and try to get people into more casual accessible books like Scott Pilgrim, then maybe, MAYBE, comics wouldn't be so niche?

This is exactly why things like anime, comics, and sci-fi/fantasy in general are so hard to break through the mainstream. People quickly associate the entertainment with the people they think make up the majority of the market and thus put their prejudices toward these "strange" media thus not even giving them a chance. This is the exact same reason why Hollywood always churns out the same shit year after year.

And what the hell does being a "hipster" even mean?

ITT: Gaffers calling other gaffers hipsters for enjoying videogames/various forms of geeky entertainment.

That's what I'm thinking.:lol

Nerds arguing over social status is so hilarious.

It reminds me of how all of the anime and comic fans were making fun of Twilight because of the plot and script.

 

[Shotgun Kiss]

You know what?

Cera should play the villain in Expendables 2.

But then he wouldn't be killed until the end.

 

[Dabanton]

This is quite possibly the most amusingly bitchy thread that i've seen on Gaf for quite a while. :lol

 

[FLEABttn]

And what the hell does being a "hipster" even mean?

Reading the thread helps. As it's been answered.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

I find it so ironic

Hipster!

 

[see5harp]

And what the hell does being a "hipster" even mean?

I agree with everything you just said. The word is meaningless. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and if a movie sucks it has nothing to do with the intended audience.

 

[Dabanton]

What sort of games does a 'hipster' play?

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

Reading the thread helps. As it's been answered.

Yes I'm going to read all 600+ posts to get my answer.

 

[Dabookerman]

Yes I'm going to read all 600+ posts to get my answer.

Basically BAM. You're a hipster.

 

[FLEABttn]

Yes I'm going to read all 600+ posts to get my answer.

If you're not going to read the thread to get your question answered that's already been answered a good 6 or 7 times in the first two pages alone, google it or something.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hipster+definition

 

[see5harp]

Yes I'm going to read all 600+ posts to get my answer.

Dude don't even listen to him, even "hipsters" use "hipsters" to talk shit about venues, bars, and bands.

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

If you're not going to read the thread to get your question answered that's already been answered a good 6 or 7 times in the first two pages alone, google it or something.

"Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically in their 20's and 30's that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter."

Exactly what I said before, what does that even mean? With an exception of the indie-rock listing, it's so broad it can fit to almost anybody in their 20's.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=hipster+definition

I love it when people do that "let me Google that for you" shit. It's like people don't understand the meaning of "insight".

 

[Narag]

"Hipsters are a subculture of men and women typically in their 20's and 30's that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie-rock, creativity, intelligence, and witty banter."

Exactly what I said before, what does that even mean? With an exception of the indie-rock listing, it's so broad it can fit to almost anybody in their 20's.

Wenis made an attempt to explain it earlier in the thread as I guess he's part of that movement. Not sure he did that well of a job and it seemed to veer off into the movement being too underdeveloped to be defined yet.

 

[FLEABttn]

I love it when people do that "let me Google that for you" shit. It's like people don't understand the meaning of "insight".

It's "snark". You haven't bothered to even read the first page of the thread. The answer you sought was post 15. Even if someone gave you an insightful answer would you have managed to make it through 15/624ths of it?

 

[see5harp]

If you wear Tom Ford frames, steal all of your music from the internet, wear skinny jeans, have a biology degree, and love video games what are you then? Will I like the Expendables?

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

you're a dirty fucking hipster and you're ruining society

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

The answer you sought was post 15.

Nope. That isn't what I was referring to.

It's "snark". You haven't bothered to even read the first page of the thread. Even if someone gave you an insightful answer would you have managed to make it through 15/624ths of it?

You don't even know what the hell you're arguing about anymore.

 

[Dresden]

If you wear Tom Ford frames, steal all of your music from the internet, wear skinny jeans, have a biology degree, and love video games what are you then? Will I like the Expendables?

it's too manly for you, hipster

It's "snark". You haven't bothered to even read the first page of the thread. The answer you sought was post 15. Even if someone gave you an insightful answer would you have managed to make it through 15/624ths of it?

You mean that vague-as-fuck amalgamation of Wikipedia entries and unfounded opinions? Really? :lol Keep fighting the good fight, in search of something to hate, whether it actually exists or not.

 

[FLEABttn]

You don't even know what the hell you're arguing about anymore.

First hipster definition = post 15.
Your question asking what a hipster is = post 624.

15/624ths.

You mean that vague-as-fuck amalgamation of Wikipedia entries and unfounded opinions? Really? :lol Keep fighting the good fight, in search of something to hate, whether it actually exists or not

I'm not arguing with him if the movie is hipster or not. I'm arguing a lack of reading.

There isn't a definition for you, do you not exist?

 

[Flying_Phoenix]

First hipster definition = post 15.
Your question asking what a hipster is = post 624.

15/624ths.

Okay let me explain to you what I was looking for with my question. The last sentence post #15 posted, but with more detail in their words and experiences, (in short through a persons own mouth, not something ripped off of Wikipedia).

 

[see5harp]

you're a dirty fucking hipster and you're ruining society

See I like that I'm hood enough to still put soda in my water cup and still shop in the boutiques. I'm like a yuppie hipster gutter punk.

 

[brianjones]

If you wear Tom Ford frames, steal all of your music from the internet, wear skinny jeans, have a biology degree, and love video games what are you then?

in jail.. we got 5-0 on GAF

 

[Rahxephon91]

Okay let me explain to you what I was looking for with my question. The last sentence post #15 posted, but with more detail in their words and experiences, (in short through a persons own mouth, not something ripped off of Wikipedia).

Tsh. I don't know any actual hipsters. Back where I come from we call people who either act like they are the shit or know more then everyone in an attempt to be away from "conformity" assholes, smug, or idiots.

I've never heard anyone use the word hipster except for me in regards to a friend who does in fact try to act super un-mainstream. But I use it as a joke.

Anyway from what I gather hipster is the current term for those smug assholes who basically do stuff because "hey its not on mtv" and "it makes me an individual". Why is this annoying? Well I don't know ,but I'll just give you my personal thought on this, with a juvenile perspective. If I say something dumb please don't bash me.

Like I said I have a friend who I guess you could classify as a "hipster", at least in the way I perceive the word to mean. The dude listens to "indie" music. This isn't a big deal. Who cares what shit you listen to right? Well, its annoying when all this interests in indie music is just there to make a statement about the person and just signify who they are. The dude dosen't just seem to like it because it's good music, but because its merely just indie music. Who cares if its bad or good, it's indie. He has said and I quote "it's not on the radio so it's good". WTF? To him I guess it makes him feel special and above the normal person. While I'm stuck listening to weezer, he's found the underground weezer that out weezers Weezer themselves. And guess what? To him they are better merely because John off the street dosen't know them.

When it comes to movies its almost the same thing. "it's indie so thats a plus"? What does that mean? I'm not sure when indie became its own genre, but whatever. I myself can enjoy a movie as long as it's good, regardless of where it came from. For him? Not so easily. Movies that are indie are apparently more heartfelt and interesting and while this has some truth to it, it does not make every indie movie some intellectually stimulating piece of art. Terminator Salvation I'm looking at you. To him though, its on the edge and he must watch it because he needs to be cool and be able to tell people about this awesome film you haven't seen and thus impress them. "The movie must be smart because I've never heard about it and so must you".

These kinds of things are in fact very annoying to me. I'm a simple guy, I like my stuff and I don't care what else people like. But I don't need people to be in my face about what they like and how cool and un-mainstream it is. My friend is like that. He looks to bring forth the idea that he is deep in every thing he does. From the movies he chooses to praise and watch to the weekend activities he does like go read in a park that's like 40miles away for no reason. Basically they define themselves through these things and they want you to know that they are not like you. It's annoying.

Maybe that's why Scott Pilgrim annoyed some people. Because the movie through its kinetic style or whatever tried to be in your face cool. I have no idea.

 

[FLEABttn]

Okay let me explain to you what I was looking for with my question. The last sentence post #15 posted, but with more detail in their words and experiences, (in short through a persons own mouth, not something ripped off of Wikipedia).

Which were the words originally out of someone's mouth.

I find it to be trap-like in the sense that if someone defined it, you could retort "yeah well that's just a reworded definition of x". Because if you ask someone what "run" means, they're just going to explain to you what run means, which will probably jive with the wikipedia article on running. Does the wikipedia article on running really negate what the word means?

 

[see5harp]

in jail.. we got 5-0 on GAF

I got 5-0 for family. Bitches be hitting me up for Luther Vandross CD's on the regular.

 

[DominoKid]

This is quite possibly the most amusingly bitchy thread that i've seen on Gaf for quite a while. :lol

its quite hilarious.

 

[SilentProtagonist]

Who would've been a better Scott Pilgrim?

JGL is too old.
Shia Laboeuf is too douchetastic.

This would've probably had to be a new casting, and SP is a pretty small/cult-y media property.

I can't think of who might fit...

Emile Hirsch (AKA Speed Racer) would be perfect I think. Then again, I haven't seen the movie or read the comic. But yeah... Micheal Cera doesn't seem to fit the character simply because he has a strange doughy yet skinny chinless body/face that makes any serious fight scene seem comedic (and not in a good way, like in a "watching your confused grandmother try to reenact fight scenes from the matrix" kind of way).. Yeah.

 

[BocoDragon]

Emile Hirsch (AKA Speed Racer) would be perfect I think. Then again, I haven't seen the movie or read the comic. But yeah... Micheal Cera doesn't seem to fit the character simply because he has a strange doughy yet skinny chinless body/face that makes any serious fight scene seem comedic (and not in a good way, like in a "watching your confused grandmother try to reenact fight scenes from the matrix" kind of way).. Yeah.

Then it really would be Speed Racer 2.