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Art Isn’t Sacred

Art Isn’t Sacred

Zach Schwartz Zach Schwartz
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You’re not special because you make art.

An Apology To All Hipsters

An Apology To All Hipsters

Anonymous
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I hate hipsters and their overbearing, tiresome ways. Or at least, I really used to. Let me explain.

Here’s Your Photo Of James Franco, Dressed As Batman, Coated In Jizz

Here’s Your Photo Of James Franco, Dressed As Batman, Coated In Jizz

Oliver Miller Oliver Miller
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…Why? Because JAMES FRANCO, that’s why.

21 Pretentious Things That Only Single People Do

21 Pretentious Things That Only Single People Do

Chelsea Fagan Chelsea Fagan
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Regularly discussing all the things they want to do before they get with someone, such as travel or write a novel, because — as we all know — the freedom to enjoy oneself and explore life withers and dies the second you change that Facebook profile to “In A Relationship.”

7 Habits Of Highly Pretentious People

7 Habits Of Highly Pretentious People

Philip Tacason Philip Tacason
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3. Memorize the first fifty digits of pi. Recite them at every given opportunity.

What Is A Hipster?

What Is A Hipster?

Kovie Biakolo Kovie Biakolo
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“Over-committed to irony, under-committed to relevance.” Kate, 21

5 Must-Eat Pretentious Foods

5 Must-Eat Pretentious Foods

Anonymous
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you should already know that Greek yogurt is the most sacred and treasured of yogurts.

6 Ways To Avoid Becoming A Pretentious Jerk While Holiday Shopping

6 Ways To Avoid Becoming A Pretentious Jerk While Holiday Shopping

Stefan Kalczynski Stefan Kalczynski
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As the colder months are upon us, there are two inevitabilities that every socialite must encounter; gratuitous feasts that leave you paralyzed for the rest of the day, and shopping.

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