tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777096.post7334320812415716655..comments2023-11-02T05:16:59.191-04:00Comments on Briques du Neige: Hipsters then and nowOlmanFeelyushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17521657876810568251noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777096.post-65061426898644574902011-03-30T12:57:30.278-04:002011-03-30T12:57:30.278-04:00Hey, thanks, Mile-Ender! Glad to have you on boar...Hey, thanks, Mile-Ender! Glad to have you on board. Sounds like we are of similar generations.<br /><br />I've been a bit sparse of late in my posting. I blame the pre-spring anticipation blahs. I have accumulated a decent amount of practical knowledge about the neighbourhood, so let me know if you have any questions, services you are looking for, good restos, etc. Might also give me a good subject to blog about.<br /><br />And yes, despite my curmudgeonliness, this is one of the best neighbourhoods in North America to live in, I would argue. And once the weather gets warm and Montreal puts on her mini-jupe. Yowza!OlmanFeelyushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521657876810568251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777096.post-83953289525348657142011-03-30T12:38:25.948-04:002011-03-30T12:38:25.948-04:00I can identify having moved into the Mile-End neig...I can identify having moved into the Mile-End neighborhood recently. Young hipster consumers abound. I think hipster is just the new term of choice. Sometimes I feel so disconnected. In the 80s we called them posers or a billion other words. <br /><br />But of course, like any sub-species sub-section of our corners of the world it's best to look for those who are both real, down to earth and don't put up a front. <br /><br />I came across this article while searching for various keywords from mile-end to hipster to even trust-fund! I've done so many searches on my new home. Always do in a new country or city.<br /><br />Loving the mile-end though. Mix of all sorts of cultures and folks. Inspiring. I just ignore the hipsters while on my way to cheskies to get a cookie.<br /><br />I subscribed to your blog. Looking forward to reading more. Cheers!Mile-Endernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777096.post-37855285119041632062011-01-05T14:10:24.561-05:002011-01-05T14:10:24.561-05:00this article is pretty great. i started commenting...this article is pretty great. i started commenting, but my comment grew into this monster: http://feed.angeli.ca/post/2611572367/hipsters-then-now<br /><br />to sum up quickly, i agree with you, pretty much, but i think what hipsters are prone to is what affects us all - the steamrolling of consumption in the place of meaning. i went into more detail on the whole DIY aspect, but i won't get into that here.angelicahttp://feed.angeli.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777096.post-43565031443731448922010-12-31T13:50:22.399-05:002010-12-31T13:50:22.399-05:00Thanks for your comments! Sicnaxyz, let me just s...Thanks for your comments! Sicnaxyz, let me just say that while you are correct in identifying my argument as falling under the "back in my days..." attitude, please understand that I am just as critical (and possibly more so) of my own generation, which pulled off one of the worst sellouts in North American history. I am a curmudgeon and misanthrope in general, as you well know! I think what I was trying to identify is areas where the two trends differ and I think it is true that brand consciousness and trend awareness is much more prevalent today, and cuts across more social groups, than it was twenty years ago. This is a function of the increased reach of global consumerism.<br /><br />Claire, I think you boil it down to its essence quite nicely. We are certainly creatures of habit! Not as far removed from animals as we like to think...OlmanFeelyushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521657876810568251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777096.post-51027326004322692542010-12-31T13:35:48.455-05:002010-12-31T13:35:48.455-05:00both of you have interesting and legitimate argume...both of you have interesting and legitimate arguments.<br />every generation had their own dresscode and style,<br />remember pics of our parents all dressed up in flared and bell bottoms pants.<br />i studied fashion in paris, i've been living in LA and just relocated to montreal, all these experiences make me believe than fashion wise, one can only be creative up to a certain point.<br />because we're bound to the same influences, codes, ideas, <br />so we can only do so much..<br />identifying as "creative types" doesnt necesseraly means that one wants to dress up completely out of the codes..<br />and as far a men/women issues,<br />its going to take generations and generations to change<br />on the one side, we're blaming men for feminizing their style and on the other side we blame women for subscribing to traditional activities such as cooking and baking..<br />deep inside, we all know its far from perfect and something has to change but its in our core,<br />human beings are animals of habits,<br />and change is demanding and time consuming...clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16340874387589211204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777096.post-83195676894048392682010-12-23T16:18:51.226-05:002010-12-23T16:18:51.226-05:00Bohemia: the most expensive lifestyle in the world...Bohemia: the most expensive lifestyle in the world, but not a bad brew if you are in a pinch.Arnold Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8777096.post-8027751362980033252010-12-22T13:57:05.346-05:002010-12-22T13:57:05.346-05:00I don't live in the Mile End but I can't h...I don't live in the Mile End but I can't help to feel it's really a matter of perception. I'm sorry to say it sounds like things were so better in your generation.<br /><br />It makes my generation (I do consider myself in the generation of those you critisize) feel like everything has already been done and it's been done better by previous generations. It reminds me of a quote that I heard from Socrates who complained that young people who basically useless and lazy. <br /><br />I think part of our coming of age is lamenting on how the following generation is not better than we are.<br /><br />Were you see hipsters driving SUVs full of Ikea, I see Gen X (I'm Gen Y myself ;) or babyboomers denying global warming because it would change their way of life. I see them having no qualms cutting the social benefits of the youngsters if it means they can have their golden parachutes for their retirement (Babyboomers mainly there).<br /><br />So what if the clothes are all the same? Ubisoft for example has show that there is lots of creativity and expertise in Montreal which in turn brought EA, Eidos and others. Sure what the governement give them is part of the reason why they did but if there was absolutely no talent, then I doubt they would come rushing in.<br /><br />And that's only one example. Have you heard how the indie music scene is really strong in Montréal with groups such as Arcade Fire, The Stills, Stars, Wolf Parade and so many others. Where is it located? In the Mile End.<br /><br />As for the music shows, I've been to over 50 shows in the last 10 years and people don't really record show for anything else than just having memories of a show. I did it a few times but what I'd mostly want to do is shot pics though you can't with my kind of camera (it really sucks too). To me it's a gratuitous comment. Most people I know don't care what happens in NY or LA or anywhere else. The ones who do (the hipsters) have always existed and always will. They aren't just located in the Mile End. I saw plenty when I lived in Verdun and I'm seeing them where I live now too. We call them Peteux de broue in french and they can be found in every generation.<br /><br />One part I will agree with you is that my generation in general has no interest in politics and it's a real shame. I won't put all the blame on our present government but they haven't helped. But again, this isn't the case with everyone in the generation so I'm not very keen on lugging in everyone in the same basket.<br /><br />Anyways, that's my two cents and I won't pretend that my arguments are any better than yours ;)Christian Jarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123215287069440139noreply@blogger.com