I Am a Hippie

Or At Least, I Apparently Look Like One

By: FeatherInTheWind

Written on January 29th, 2009

I don't know why, but for some reason people keep saying I look like a hippie. It's really random, especially since I was born in 91 and actually know nothing about hippies at all. I just have some vague picture in my head of drug addicts wearing tie die, which is probably completely incorrect, and even if it is correct, definitely doesn't fit me.

First, there was this guy in grade ten who kept saying I should dress up as a hippie and come to school like that one day, 'cause I'd fit the part well. Somehow I don't think that would have gone over well in a private school with a dress code.

Then, just lately, my dad said I should have lived in the 60s or 70s or whatever and been a hippie. Something about my coat made him nostalgic, I guess.

Anyway, I personally don't think I'm a hippie, but what can I say? I am shaped into a hippie by the opinions of others. Peace.

By: FeatherInTheWind

Age: 18-21 , Female

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6 responses

FeatherInTheWind

Yeah, see that's the thing; I'm totally not hippie in character, lol. I mean, I care about the envireoment, etc, but I just tend to live my life without worrying much about it lol. Pretty much the same with other things like that...I'll do what I can when I can, but I'm not an activist or whatever, lol.

And yet I get told I look hippie! I don't think I do! LOL

Jun 16, 2009
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WanderingSoul82

I'm not sure if I look like one or not(I think I kinda do, longish curly hair etc.), but I kind of consider myself one - I'm all about social justice, environmentalism, etc. I don't do drugs either, but it seems to work for me :)

Jun 16, 2009
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FeatherInTheWind

Yeah, it's pretty weird, lol.

And navyvet, I kinda figured that visualization must be wrong, at least in many cases. I'm sure your wife is awesome! :D

Jun 16, 2009
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bunnymousekitt

Oh, I can identify! I'm always being called a hippie! I'm beginning to think they actually mean "hipster" and are confused.

Jun 16, 2009
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navyvet

My wife was a full blown hippie, (& I was a wannabe!). And she is the kindest & most intelligent person I know! So, not all hippies were drug addicts, though this is the picture most people visualize.

Jan 30, 2009
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levin60kitty

"G** D***** hippies," Cartman

Jan 29, 2009
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