17. “Independence means rebellion, risk, tenacity, innovation, and resistance to convention…even if it is reduced to a cliché, somebody watching that cliché will already be thinking about and planning ways in which that cliché can be reimagined. That is what it means to be indie.” -Kaya Oakes
18. Hipsters (n.): a subculture of men and women, typically in their 20’s and 30’s that value independent thinking, counter culture, progressive politics…. creativity, intelligence, and witty banter….[they] reject the culturally-ignorant attitudes of mainstream consumers. Hipster (n.): someone who listens to bands you’ve never heard of, wears ironic tee-shirts, and believes they are better than you. -Urban Dictionary