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Yes, we've reached the tipping point when hipster satire actually resonates with broad audiences (not sure if that's good or bad). Either way, Fred Armisen's interpretation of hipster bike culture is spot on.		 Outsourced
Despite its mediocre reception, Outsourced has managed to not only beat the dead horse that is culture clash comedy, they've practically resurrected it. We get it, India is different from America. That doesn't mean it's worth an entire half hour of my life, in which I could've been writing in my Dream Journal.
Arcade Fire winning a Grammy
Finally the Grammy association did something to help their reputation by basing their decisions on something other than album sales. By the looks on their faces, Arcade Fire was just as surprised as we were as they received the coveted album of the year award, leaving the "reborn" and freshly "sober" superstars of pop music in the dust. Even better, they hopped back on stage immediately and banged out their triumphant "Ready to Start" because "[they] love music." So do we guys, so do we.		 The White Stripes breaking up
Considering we haven't heard much from these two (well, from Meg White especially) in awhile, this break-up solidifies what everyone has already been thinking. Nevertheless, we're looking forward to Jack White's new projects (Raconteurs, Dead Weather) and whatever shitty band Meg White ends up joining.
Regular-Sized Burgers
Nothing beats biting into a burger that's bigger than your head. Though it can get a little messy, you'll know when you're full.		 Sliders
Ok, we get it--mini burgers. But once the novelty of sliders wore off, we realized that the concept really just succeeds in making you eat more. Also, it makes your hands seem strangely large.
Grooveshark
Save yourself from iTunes monotony (or Pandora's tendency to play exactly what you don't want to hear) with Grooveshark. Stream virtually any song onto your computer, or--this is the kicker--your phone. It's like a free jukebox that gives you an all-access pass to everything from Florence & the Machine to The Zombies. How is this allowed?!		 Hulu
Et tu, Hulu? The popular site streaming TV programs has recently become (gulp) a paid subscription site. So be prepared to rage when you have to wait until tomorrow to watch that third episode of The Office. Though, for $7.99 you can watch all the Outsourced you want (not sure you would actually want to but...).
Dive Bars
You know the ones--Dirty Frank's, Bob & Barbaras, Locust Bar. The bartenders are legit (i.e. they probably don't stock Blueberry vodka) and you don't have to pretend the tables are clean.		 "Dive Bars"
We won't name names here, but faux-dive bars are like the hipsters of the hospitality industry. So desperate to impress you with their seemingly uncaring attitude, they'll spend an inordinate amount of money on "weathered-looking" decor (translation: you fill the financial hole with a $13 cocktail) and hire bartenders who'd rather judge you than serve you.
Genuine human interaction
Rest-assured, your proverbial bucket list isn't following you on Twitter. Spend time engaged in whatever cool thing it is you're doing rather than Tweeting about it. Unless you meet someone famous, then by all means, TwitPic it is. #youdouche		 Facebook's integration into your soul
At first, voice-controlled news feed updates (from your car's Bluetooth!) seem really cool and innovative. But then, it spews some info about your boyfriend having changed his relationship status to "single" while you're tearing down 76-East at rush hour. We predict a very bad ending to this story.
The Trenta Cup
Slated for release on May 3rd, Starbucks' new 31-ounce Trenta cup is not only bigger than your stomach, but also large enough to hold an entire bottle of wine. Hillarious.		 5-Hour Energy
Not only do we refuse to believe that anyone has an entire kitchen cabinet designated to the proper care and storage of their 354 bottles, we also can't stand their commercials. Three words: lets do this.


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