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“Look at This Fucking Hipster” meme: meaning, origin and common card

Look at This Fucking Hipster is a Tumblr blog launched in April 2009 by Joe Mande.

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Look at This Fucking Hipster” is a common card of the Memes World series 73, number 21719 of the collection, and the 31st best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Look at This Fucking Hipster” meme mean?

This project expresses sharp ridicule towards fashion and cultural codes perceived as pretentious or affected. It targets thick-rimmed glasses, skinny jeans, vintage bikes, and excessive tattoos. The humor relies on observing everyday life as social satire, turning mundane sightings into viral jokes about trendiness.

Where does the “Look at This Fucking Hipster” meme come from?

The blog was created by New York comedian Joe Mande in April 2009. Its origin stems from his father's repeated questions in Williamsburg: 'Is that a hipster?'. The initial title considered was 'Is That a Hipster?'. The site posted candid photos of people identified as hipsters with sarcastic commentary. This initiative fit into the late 2000s media wave mocking hipster subculture. The format inspired later parodies using 'Look at This Fucking X'. A book compiling these contents was published by St. Martin’s Press on March 30, 2010.

  1. April 2009Launch of the Tumblr blog by Joe Mande.
  2. March 30, 2010Publication of a book compiling the site's content.

How to use the “Look at This Fucking Hipster” meme

  • Share a photo of a friend wearing thick glasses to highlight their eccentric style.
  • Use the phrase to ironically criticize a clothing trend deemed too pretentious.
  • Cite the blog when discussing internet meme history and satire of fleeting fashions.

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The “Look at This Fucking Hipster” card in MyMemeCards

Look at This Fucking Hipster card
NumberNo. 21719
RarityCommon
CollectionMemes World series 73
Fame66/100 · #31 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Memes World series 73: 300 cards
  • Common20167%
  • Rare9933%

How to get the “Look at This Fucking Hipster” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Look at This Fucking Hipster comes out of the Memes World series 73 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What does look at this fucking hipster mean?

It refers to a satirical Tumblr blog created in 2009 by Joe Mande. It photographed people adopting styles considered typically hipster with humor.

Who is joe mande?

Joe Mande is a New York comedian and humorist. He is known for initiating this visual documentation project mocking New York's cultural trends.

Look at this fucking hipster origin?

The concept arose from Mande's father's daily remarks in Williamsburg. He systematically questioned the presence of hipsters in his immediate environment.

Is look at this fucking hipster real?

The blog was real and active between 2009 and 2010. It is not an urban legend but a web archive documenting a specific subculture.

How do I get the Look at This Fucking Hipster meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Look at This Fucking Hipster” is a common card of the Memes World series 73. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Look at This Fucking Hipster card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Look at This Fucking Hipster: Joe Mande's 2009 Tumblr Blog · "Look at This F----Ing Hipster" Gets a Book Deal - Business Insider · Look at This Fucking Hipster Basher - The Morning News · checked on October 15, 2026.

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