Cutting edge Quote by George Takei
““I call this phenomenon “hipsterization”—when those who fancy themselves on the cutting edge dismiss the very items they had touted as cool until they become adored by the suburban mommy crowd.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast “The Nerdist”, 2015
Hipster culture cycles from novelty to mainstream, then becomes mainstream and rejected by its originators.
In simple terms: Hipsters reject what they once liked when it becomes popular.
Key Takeaway
Stay true to personal taste, not trends.
Themes
culture
trend cycles
identity
social dynamics
consumerism
Mood
iry
reflective
critical
Type
observational
cultural commentary
When to use this quote
- fashion choices
- music preferences
- technology adoption
- marketing strategies
Key Concepts
hipsterization
social conformity
status signaling
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever abandon something you loved because it became popular?
- How does this affect your authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Hipster rejection can be self‑defeating, limiting openness to new ideas.
![“I've always found that word [“hipster”] is used with such disdain, like it's always used by chubby bloggers who aren't getting laid anymore and are bored, and they're just so mad at these young kids for going out and getting wasted and having fun and being fashionable,” quote by Gavin McInnes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/183/gavin-mcinnes-4442_bloggers_i-ve-always-found-that-word-hipster-is-u_183991.jpg)
