A hipster has expressed outrage after a photo of an entirely different hipster was used in a tech magazine to imply that all hipsters look the same.
The hipster in question, one Mr. Rupert Byng-Hall, had been eagerly anticipating the release of the latest issue of 'Tech Now' magazine, which promised an in-depth exploration of "the latest trends and styles in tech wear for the modern urbanite."
Imagine Byng-Hall's surprise, then, when he stumbled upon a photo of himself, or someone who looked startlingly like him, pasted on one of the magazine's glossy pages. The caption, which read "The Hipster Look in 2022," was accompanied by an analysis of the alleged "unique and edgy" style, with pointers on how to attain the same aesthetic.
"At first, I was thrilled," Byng-Hall told us. "I thought, 'Finally, someone recognizes my unique sense of fashion!' But then I looked closer and realized that it wasn't me in the photo, it was someone else entirely!"
The impostor hipster, who has yet to be identified, bore a striking resemblance to Byng-Hall, with the same beard, glasses, and slightly smug expression that has graced many of Byng-Hall's own social media posts.
"I felt violated," Byng-Hall continued. "To think that someone would steal my look and pass it off as their own – it's just not right. I spent years cultivating this image, and now it's been tarnished by a fraud!"
Byng-Hall further expressed his frustration at the magazine's editors, whom he accused of being "creatively bankrupt" and "completely clueless" when it comes to hipster fashion.
"They don't get it. They think that all hipsters look the same, that we're just a bunch of plaid-wearing, beard-growing clones. But they couldn't be more wrong! Every hipster is unique, with their own personal blend of vintage, obscure, and ironic influences. It's an art form, really."
To make matters worse, Byng-Hall discovered that the photo in question had been sourced from an online photography marketplace, where it was advertised as "Hipster #2387." It is unclear whether the actual hipster in the photo is aware of his newfound notoriety.
Nevertheless, Byng-Hall remains undeterred, vowing to continue his quest for hipster individuality and to raise awareness of the issue within his community.
"I won't let this setback bring me down," he said. "I'll keep pushing the boundaries of hipster fashion, and one day, they'll have to recognize my true individuality. Until then, I'll just have to endure the constant stream of copycats and impostors who think they can steal our style without consequence. It's a tough life, being a hipster."