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\"rise-of-the-idiots\"<\/p>\n

Hipsters \u2013 those ultra-cool, creative and intelligent counter-cultural thinkers \u2013 have embraced a new trend \u2013 typing on their vintage typewriters in public.<\/p>\n

Urbandictionary.com defines hipsters as a \u201csubculture of men and women, typically in their 20s and 30s that value independent thinking, counter-culture, progressive politics, an appreciation of art and indie rock, creativity, intelligence and witty banter\u2026they are often seen wearing vintage and thrift store inspired fashions, tight-fitting jeans, old school sneakers, and sometimes thick-rimmed glasses.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now a typewriter has become a popular accessory for hipsters, and some of them are apparently sharing the love by writing personalized literary stories for members of the public too.<\/p>\n

They are in very good company \u2013 a surprising number of famous artists and writers still work on their old typewriters \u2013 film directors Sam Shepard and Woody Allen are two examples of creative genii who love the vintage approach to writing.<\/p>\n

Perhaps it\u2019s a key to success\u2026..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hipsters \u2013 those ultra-cool, creative and intelligent counter-cultural thinkers \u2013 have embraced a new trend \u2013 typing on their vintage typewriters in public. 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