DNA Info reported today on the complaints of Williamsburg residents on the recent influx of bridge-and-tunnel visitors:
Ever since he moved to North Williamsburg a few years ago, Michael Chandler has lost some of his favorite undiscovered bars to hordes of weekend “flipsters.”
“They’re poser hipsters. They come from the city or from New Jersey to come play hipster for the weekend,” said Chandler, 26, of the term. “There’s some weird touristy draw… All the cool bars that used to be not crowded are now crowded by weekenders.”
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“The people who actually live on this block don’t go to these places. I don’t go to the Wythe, I don’t go to Output,” said Wythe Avenue resident Kate, 26, who declined to give her last name but said she’d lived on the stretch for the past two years and was dismayed by the changes.
While I get annoyed by the changing scene, it’s hard not to point out that there has been a Williamsburg for more than 2 years, and change isn’t something new to the neighborhood. The 20-somethings complaining about the changes might be closer to the recent ‘flipsters’ than they are to the Williamsburg residents who came a decade ago in search of community and cheap rent. I do admit it has gotten particularly bro-y as of late, but imagine if popped collars were still a thing? We would have articles about ‘popsters’ and life would be even worse. If I had more time I’d write some bad comparisons to the national immigration debate. What should we do? I hear Mitt Romney needs a job, we could elect him to local goverment and put up a high-tech fence from Kent to Bushwick. via DNA Info
After a drawn out intro by Bob’s Burgers voice John Roberts, Gavin Mcinnes investigates the use of the word ‘Marshmallow‘ to describe hipsters. As the police officer states it is ‘because they’re soft and white.’ Oh well I guess it had been too long since we’d seen Hipster Grifter make an appearance on the internet. Watch below:
Since the New York Times feels compelled to take a stab at the whole hipster/Williamsburg thing every three months, it’s no surprise that they’re right on time with this latest piece: How I Became a Hipster.
Granted, this mildly-amusing essay, written by apparent-Boomer Henry Alford, is a LOT better than their last humorless attempt. But come on, how stale can this topic become before they find something more compelling to mock? We covered it a decade ago. George Bush was still in his first term. There was no such thing as an iPhone.
First off, let’s consider the the subtitle of the piece: “Will.i.amsburg” — does anyone in Williamsburg listen to the Black Eyed Peas, or worse, Mumford and Sons who are name-dropped later in the article: “When a scruffy, ponytailed salesman in his 20s approached, I told him: ‘I’m going for a Mumford & Sons look. I want to look like I play the banjo.’ ”
Here are some other “zingers” and miscalculations from the article: (more…)
The fashion show/contest is part of a bigger event called Bark For Life, “a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer.” There will also be face painting and magic shows, which were sort of cool like five years ago.
It all goes down at Monsignor McGolrick Park (at the intersection of Russell and Nassau Avenues), with the dog show competition starting at 10 a.m. For a small donation, you can register your dog to “strut the doggie runway” and compete for prizes for Most Fashionable, Best Celebrity Look Alike, Best Haircut, Best Trick, and Hippest (Dog that Looks Most Like a Hipster).
laughingsutra: Saw some hipster girl walking through Bushwick last night with a hunting bow and arrows over her shoulder.
OiScout: I occasionally see this couple, they’ve gotta be 40+, on the L eating breakfast. Fucking cup of noodles and they crush up whatever potato chips they have and put it in there. Sometimes they dunk it.
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen on the L? This guy still takes the cake for us. [via]
the Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn recently launched ads that speak directly to that borough’s natives in a language they understand—by referring to Jesus as “the original hipster.” The ad doesn’t explain this statement other than to suggest Jesus wore robes and was probably somewhat dirty a lot of the time—also (in a bit of clear revisionism) that he wore Converse sneakers. The point is rather that he was incredibly cool, though not seen by many as such, and certainly misunderstood in his time. There is also no record that he ever actually turned water into PBR. The ads point to the “All Faces” section of diocese’s website, showing the diversity of its worshippers.
Kick back and picture this Summer: the BBQs, the parks, the lemonade, the never-ending string of concerts, events, and parties.
Leave that last part to us. This limited-run season pass gets you:
- Entry into every Glasslands event this Summer, no matter what price, no matter how full, no funny business
- One free drink every time you stop by
That’s over 120 events, so bring a sleeping bag maybe and settle in for the long haul?
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Looks like other season passes will be available in the future as well. Get yours here for the steep upfront cost of $225 — although when you do the math, this hip little card ultimately pays for itself if you’re looking to do a show or two a week through the season. Here’s hoping the Popgun boys can make some of that sweet new Williamsburg waterfront property money.
