By Jacob Hirsohn

When trying to define the word hipster, many people would turn to Webster’s Dictionary. That is not a good idea, because it’s way too mainstream.

There has been a lot of talk about hipsters lately, and a lot of it has been example of a negative attitude toward them.

So what are hipsters? How do you identify them?

“A hipster is anyone who says they’re not a hipster,” said sophomore Shawnee Traylor.

Obviously that can’t be the only criteria.

“Basically it’s like a style,” said junior Johanna Lamboy. “People usually define hipster as a certain style, like wearing Tom’s Shoes, and sweaters.”

Some other stereotypes are the aloof pretentious personality, the unconventional clothing choices, and the hatred of all things mainstream.

So where does the negative attitude come from? Hipsters seem a little strange, but nothing especially hate worthy. To find out more, this intrepid reporter talked to Hipster Hater Extraordinaire, junior Erick Martocci.

“I hate hipsters,” said Erick. “I feel like they are egotistical people who are trying to be different. They act like they’re in love with the environment, and then smoke two packs a day.”

In attempt to mock the hipster culture, Erick started an event called “Hipster Thursday,” where he and his non-hipster  friends would dress in sweaters, rolled up pants, glasses, and fulfill all the hipster stereotypes in the book.

He had to stop this event because he was worried that he would offend some people.

Erick also mentioned that he wouldn’t have a problem with them if they weren’t so smug, saying hipster is like a “smug version of indie.”

Indie is short for independent, and is a style closely related to that of hipsters. Both of these styles have been growing at a mysteriously rapid rate.

“Kids will pick up anything these days,” said Erick.