Reader: Hipsters Create & Contribute to Denver Culture, So Stop Sh*tting on Them

We recently re-shared a vintage post naming the top twelve Denver neighborhoods for hipsters. The latter term definitely riles some people up. But others believe that hipsters are unfairly denigrated in the Mile High City. Here's a passionate argument against hipster-bashing. Kenyon Sky writes: Let's take a big ol' steamy...
By Michael RobertsFebruary 22, 2016
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We recently re-shared a vintage post naming the top twelve Denver neighborhoods for hipsters.

The latter term definitely riles some people up.

But others believe that hipsters are unfairly denigrated in the Mile High City.

Here’s a passionate argument against hipster-bashing.

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Kenyon Sky writes:

Let’s take a big ol’ steamy shit on those who actually create and contribute to the culture in this city. Why does the Santa fe arts district exist? Hipsters. RINO? Hipsters. Why is Cap Hill a desirable neighborhood for some? Hipsters. Fuck it. Just move to Lafayette already if you want homogenousness.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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