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Annoying Hipsters
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What a strange article. Couldn't work out if the author considered herself a hipster or not.
And I'm pretty sure John Kerouac is much better known as Jack Kerouac
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True hipsters would probably call him John, just to be different.Originally posted by Bunk View PostAnd I'm pretty sure John Kerouac is much better known as Jack Kerouac
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That's because you're not 'hip' enough to know John Kerouac.Originally posted by Bunk View PostAnd I'm pretty sure John Kerouac is much better known as Jack Kerouac
And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Good point. I wasn't sure if I was falling into some hipster trap.Originally posted by Ticktock View PostTrue hipsters would probably call him John, just to be different.Comment
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You did. Jack Kerouac was actually called Jean-Louis. And no, I didn't look it up and wikipedia because I'm cool enough to know these things.Originally posted by Bunk View PostGood point. I wasn't sure if I was falling into some hipster trap.
* the last sentence is bolluxAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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I checked that too, but there's no mention of him ever being known as John. I still reckon it's the usual hipster bulltulip, not having a clue what they're talking about.Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostYou did. Jack Kerouac was actually called Jean-Louis. And no, I didn't look it up and wikipedia because I'm cool enough to know these things.
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They'd fit right in on CUK then.Originally posted by Bunk View PostI checked that too, but there's no mention of him ever being known as John. I still reckon it's the usual hipster bulltulip, not having a clue what they're talking about.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Not quite, I doubt many Cukkers wear skinny jeans. At least I hope they don'tOriginally posted by Mich the Tester View PostThey'd fit right in on CUK then.
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I don't think they can.Originally posted by Bunk View PostNot quite, I doubt many Cukkers wear skinny jeans. At least I hope they don't
And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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