Geek vs Hipster: The battle for the coolest of the uncool

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As terms of classification of humans goes, hipsters and geeks have been battling for the title of the “coolest of the uncool.” For hipsters, the phrase “before it was cool” has become synonymous with their lifestyle and music sense.

What’s the difference between the two (if any) and who really is so uncool that they’re uber-cool? That’s the question that this infographic attempts to answer.

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(H/T: Fairfax Acura)

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Lorie Wimble
Lorie Wimble
Lorie is the "Liberal Voice" of Conservative Haven, a political blog, and has 2 astounding children. Find her on Twitter.

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