The hottest Subcultures Substack posts right now

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White Dudes

We're Gonna Get Those Bastards • 2 implied HN points • 17 Jun 25
🎭️ Culture Social Issues Identity Subcultures Music Fashion
  1. Fishing photos are popular among white dudes, often seen as a way to show off masculinity and skills. They might even use these pictures in dating profiles.
  2. There’s a divide in activities and politics among white dudes, with many leaning towards conservative values and outdoor hobbies like fishing and hunting, while others engage in different cultural interests.
  3. Even if someone doesn’t fit the typical mold of 'white dude' culture, they can still appreciate or critique it. It shows that personal interests can cross societal boundaries.

The coming pro-smoking discourse

Read Max • 3504 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Discourse Trends Social media Subcultures Influencers
  1. There's a prediction that a pro-smoking discourse backed by socio-political identities is gaining momentum.
  2. Historically, contrarian arguments in favor of smoking have existed but are now potentially resurfacing in various circles.
  3. The potential pro-smoking coalition includes The Intellectual Dark Web, cool downtown art and scene kids, and 'trad' health and lifestyle influencers.

Nights Without Dreams

Crumpstack • 432 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Nightlife Subcultures Art Music
  1. The downtown Manhattan scene is divided into two main groups: the 'politicos' and the 'hipsters'.
  2. Sovereign House is a popular spot for Yarvinist DIY-space nightlife.
  3. There is a symbiotic relationship between the 'politicos' and the 'hipsters' in maintaining the scene's allure.

Here’s your ticket

Austin Kleon • 2378 implied HN points • 22 Jul 22
🎭️ Culture Art Music Literature Media Subcultures Performance
  1. Creativity can feel more like discovering something than making it from scratch. It's about uncovering ideas that already exist.
  2. Bookstores are becoming more diverse and popular, which is great news for readers. It’s nice to see so many indie bookstores thriving.
  3. RIP to influential artists like William Hart and Claes Oldenburg, who contributed a lot to the music and art world. Their legacies will be remembered.

Southwest Chief

The Carousel • 18 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Identity Society Narrative Travel Subcultures
  1. Traveling by train can lead to unexpected and memorable conversations with strangers. You get to meet a diverse mix of people and share unique experiences.
  2. People often have complex pasts that can shape their present. Just like Travis, some may be trying to leave behind a difficult history and find a new direction in life.
  3. Secrets are common among people and can create unique connections. Whether it's about past choices or present lifestyles, sharing secrets can open up new kinds of relationships.
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Have TikTok aesthetics replaced subcultures?

Default Wisdom • 177 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Youth culture Subcultures Media influence
  1. Aesthetic trends on platforms like TikTok do not necessarily replace individual personalities or subcultures; they can actually contribute to creating new subcultures.
  2. Online fandoms and digitally native subcultures are real and significant, even if they may not fit traditional ideas of what a subculture looks like.
  3. Algorithms play a big role in shaping what we see online, including aesthetics and trends, but they do not completely control our genuine interests and involvement in subcultures.

Revisiting Desire

Many Such Cases • 419 implied HN points • 22 Jun 22
🎭️ Culture Internet culture Sexuality Desire Subcultures Gender Roles
  1. The writer reflects on their relationship with the concept of desire, exploring how it influences writing. They see desire as a common thread in many topics.
  2. They discuss a subreddit called r/CensoredForBetas, where some men identify as 'beta' and choose to limit their access to sexual content. This reveals complex views on self-identity and masculinity.
  3. The writer hopes to create a personal space for casual exploration of these themes, using desire as a guiding principle in their writing.

"Courtcore" and the obsession with eras and cores

The Digital Native • 78 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Subcultures Fashion Internet Pop culture Trends
  1. The obsession with 'core' aesthetics encompasses various human experiences and moods.
  2. Corecore involves random video editing, often with snippets commenting on shared human experiences.
  3. Courtcore refers to a niche style of dressing for high-profile trials, reflecting societal perceptions and the importance of fashion in conveying messages.

What's a tomato girl? 🍅

The Digital Native • 58 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Fashion Social media Aesthetics Subcultures
  1. Tomato girl is a popular aesthetic trend linked to European summer vibes and Mediterranean girl aesthetics.
  2. The tomato girl's appeal lies in her fashion choices and slow-paced lifestyle, which are anchored in tradition and natural elements.
  3. Food micro-trends like tomato girl and others offer a unique blend of food, art, and fashion creativity, allowing individuals to embody different aesthetics through personal interpretations.

Spacing the cans

Internal exile • 16 HN points • 15 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Subcultures
  1. Aldi uses sub-brands to differentiate its products internally despite not having external competition, which can lead to a unique branding strategy.
  2. The article discusses the evolving nature of teen subcultures and aesthetics online, emphasizing the struggle for authentic self-expression.
  3. There is a comparison between offline and online subcultures, questioning the impact of online platforms on identity formation and the potential differences between the two activities.

Nick Bird: I will Not Rest Until Every Coal Car in America is Covered with Politigram Memes.

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Art Internet culture Social media Ideas Subcultures
  1. Graffiti writers aim for maximum visibility through strategic location choice and sheer quantity, with a focus on covering freight cars due to their mobility across the continent.
  2. In the world of online memes, clout is more beneficial for front-end distributors than producers, highlighting the importance of influencing influencers and remaining small to avoid competition.
  3. Meme producers, like graffiti writers, engage in a lifestyle of creating semi-anonymous content that aims to convey, generate, or negate specific ideas intentionally, ultimately shaping the online marketplace of ideas.

Owen Carry: The “Blovad Effect,” Camouflage-Core, and What It Means for Post-Corny Fashion

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🪞 Fashion & Beauty Fashion Trends Subcultures Nostalgia Aesthetics
  1. Social media has a significant impact on fashion and personal style, blurring the lines between online persona and real-world identity.
  2. The cyclical nature of nostalgia in fashion is accelerated by trends set by influencers, leading to niche subcultures and evolving fashion trends.
  3. Fashion subversion and the quest for cutting-edge aesthetics in a post-cliché world involve a complex interplay between embracing nostalgia, challenging norms, and seeking new, unexpected elements.