Surprised and amused by Sunday's column by David Brooks, the NY Times' token conservative. Brooks cannonballed into the whole "hipster parent" controversy and no doubt caused a big splash. I haven't checked the usual message boards yet, but I'm sure Brooks is being flayed for calling out all those annoying urbanistas with $800 McClaren strollers.
Here's his stance: "What I object to is people who make their children ludicrous." Good point. Brooks is actually a little late to the fight. Kid You Not first spotted this trend a few years ago with the "baby disco" fad, where hipsters who refused to give up the club life simply staged nightclub parties for toddlers, complete with skimpy kids' clothes and racy R&B. Ramones and Sex Pistols onesies are another symptom of the disease.
Brooks rips babble.com, which isn't so bad. The real bible for the hipster parent is Cookie magazine, where kids are nothing more than a fashion accessory for wealthy Tribeca moms.
Hopefully, Brooks' column will be the nail in the coffin of this trend. I hope he writes about Bratz dolls next.