How many of you remember Hipster Runoff and Carles, its Gawker-proclaimed hipster-of-the-decade author? The site was taken down long ago, but you can still check it out via the Wayback Machine. What articles stuck with you? I've been returning to the Kanye/Taylor VMA one lately. It seems more and more true as Kanye goes further off his rocker. >We must accept Kanye West as the true heir to the King of Pop--not because of his talent or his artistic interpretation of the world, but because of his ability to create content. He can rapidly produce albums as well as public incidents that are indicative of a deeply troubled human being. He transcends 'right and wrong' because he truly 'acts from the heart/soul' in a world where most people are too smart/deliberate/PR-managed to act upon their emotions. We must encourage him, embrace him, watch him accomplish great things, but most importantly, watch him truly start to 'panic' when he reaches his middle ages and the fear of mortality will drive him to seek more attention than ever. *https://web.archive.org/web/20101023173011/http://www.hipsterrunoff.com/2009/09/it-takes-socially-transcendent-moment-remind-us-what-makes-life-worth-living-kanye-west-valuable-member-society.html
the carles xyz site had some really good writing, but i think it only lasted a year and it was gone by 2015. his writing would have been a good presence throughout the 10s, perhaps even a counterbalance, but i'm sure he would have been put in the cultural crosshairs at some point.
Never heard of this guy or site. But speaking of, does anyone have any other 00s writings worth reading?
Anonymous :
22 days ago :
No.5443
>>5444
>>5443
Seconding this. What's the top tier of TLP posts?
>>5445>>5443
Forget the book for now, I'd say. It's a lot of investment for a meagre reward (I find).
>>5444
The Second Story Of Echo And Narcissus https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2012/10/the_story_of_narcissus.html
No Self-Respecting Woman Would Go Out Without Make Up https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2013/01/no_self-respecting_woman_would.html
Hipsters On Food Stamps (in three parts) https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2012/11/hipsters_on_food_stamps.html
Why Do Politicians Cheat? https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2009/06/its_not_cheating_if_its_love.html
When Was The Last Time You Got Your Ass Kicked? https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2010/09/when_was_the_last_time_you_got.html
>>5431
Last Psychiatrist
I've only read hipsters on food stamps and effects of too much porn, what's the other heavy hitters? Also, didn't that guy just publish a book? Is it worth a read?
Anonymous :
22 days ago :
No.5444
>>5445
>>5443
Forget the book for now, I'd say. It's a lot of investment for a meagre reward (I find).
>>5444
The Second Story Of Echo And Narcissus https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2012/10/the_story_of_narcissus.html
No Self-Respecting Woman Would Go Out Without Make Up https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2013/01/no_self-respecting_woman_would.html
Hipsters On Food Stamps (in three parts) https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2012/11/hipsters_on_food_stamps.html
Why Do Politicians Cheat? https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2009/06/its_not_cheating_if_its_love.html
When Was The Last Time You Got Your Ass Kicked? https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2010/09/when_was_the_last_time_you_got.html
>>5443
>>5431
I've only read hipsters on food stamps and effects of too much porn, what's the other heavy hitters? Also, didn't that guy just publish a book? Is it worth a read?
Forget the book for now, I'd say. It's a lot of investment for a meagre reward (I find).
>>5444>>5443
Seconding this. What's the top tier of TLP posts?
The Second Story Of Echo And Narcissus https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2012/10/the_story_of_narcissus.html
No Self-Respecting Woman Would Go Out Without Make Up https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2013/01/no_self-respecting_woman_would.html
Hipsters On Food Stamps (in three parts) https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2012/11/hipsters_on_food_stamps.html
Why Do Politicians Cheat? https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2009/06/its_not_cheating_if_its_love.html
When Was The Last Time You Got Your Ass Kicked? https://thelastpsychiatrist.com/2010/09/when_was_the_last_time_you_got.html
Thanks, blud
Just found out Tao Lin was associated with this site.