In the everyday non-mainstream teenage life, one thing is more important than anything else: the ability to express yourself freely and as strongly as you please.

Lots of these teens find…interesting ways to display the way the fight the system, such as dying their hair in vibrant shades of blue or red, or covering their arms in tattoos that all have stories behind them, some even listen to music where maybe three of the lyrics could actually be understood through all the screaming. They always try their hardest to be original in everything they say and do, and always above all else, stay away from the mainstream.

The big question is “Why are we making this such a big deal?” The answer is quite simple. In today’s society, humans are creatures of survival, and the best way to survive is to join the masses and live in the same hive mind and have no real thought process. People like hipsters have proven that you can not only survive, but thrive, in this world despite not being part of the mainstream. It gives hope to people who may find themselves not fitting into the bigger crowd, and sets a precedent for innovative success everywhere.