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My Hipster Status
I'm probably the last person to take Gawker's hipster quiz (this fact is even more likely once you see my score), but I found it amusing enough to comment on here. For the sake of brevity, I've left out the questions. They can be found here. If I'm wrong and you haven't taken the quiz, stop reading this now as I reveal the correct answer to maybe 2-3 of the questions.
1. Yes, I've commented on Brooklyn Vegan, but who hasn't? - 1 Point
2. The Darkroom. I've been in there once. It was too crowded, but the DJ was spinning P.I.L.'s "Rise", which always scores points with me. For what it's worth, I've never been back and only know it's on Rivington, right? 0 Points
3. Fixed was the name of the party at the Tribeca Grand. I saw Bloc Party and Tom Vek there. 1 Point
4. I've never seen David Cross or a Stroke at a bar. Wait, I may have seen a Stroke once, but then so many people look like a Stroke, it's hard to tell. I suck. 0 Points
5. Never been to a Fader party. I suck even more. 0 Point
6. Free Sparks and Red Stripe. Hmm, yes I do believe I've had my share, but my ratio is probably 1:1, so I'll give myself a half point.
7. I should know who Gavin McInnes and Michael T are but don't. I always read Todd P's emails but haven't been to any of the shows he lists. Lame, I know. 1 Point.
8. I'm proud to say I've never been in a Cobrasnake or Last Night's Party photo, that I know of. 0 Points
9. Thomas is the doorman for Misshapes and Motherfucker. 1 Point
10. Death From Above 1979 were forced to change their name by DFA records. I don't know the details though. 1 Point
11. Cornerstone is a music promotion company. 1 Point
12. I've received some free CDs from Cornerstone. 1 Point
13. I don't work for Cornerstone. 0 Points
14. The fake UK buzz band is Tiny Riots, but I wish it was fake for Artic Monkeys and Test Icicles. 1 Point
I scored a total of zero points on questions 15-23. Am I sad about that? No way. My total score is 8 1/2, which is a great movie by the way. Consider me culturally aware but not quite a hipster. Thank god.