Friday, February 5, 2010

HIPSTER RUNOFF

HIPSTER RUNOFF

Bebe Zeva Lookalike Emerges on Lookbook

Posted: 05 Feb 2010 08:09 AM PST

Link: http://lookbook.nu/user/43454-Pilleriin-L


On the popular fashion networking and self promotion alt tween/post-teen website, a new human has emerged who looks similar to I AM CARLES model Bebe Zeva. This teen is apparently named ‘Pilleriin L’, a 22 year old from the Netherlands.

Who is ‘kuter’, BebeZeva

or Pilleriin L?

Or entry-level 2k8 era HRO Bebe?

Pitchfork uses Exclamation Mark in Joanna Newsom Headline

Posted: 05 Feb 2010 06:40 AM PST

Link: http://pitchfork.com/news/37690-new-joanna-newsom-song/


In an effort to humanize their blog voice, the Pitchfork music site used an exclamation mark when writing a blog headline. The headline is supposed to channel the generalized excitement of authentic fans.  Perhaps a sense of ‘relief’ that an MP3 by a critically acclaimed artist has ‘finally’ been released.  The Alt Report is uncertain whether this headline is supposed to inspire high clickability by bros, or if has a core fan base of girls who utilize exclamation points.

As her latest album enters the promotion cycle, there is a high  chance that she will be branded by the alternative media as a desirable alternative mate whose music and personal brand should be idealized.    The Alt Report cannot confirm the level of her altness, nor can the Alt Report confirm that her music warrants an exclamation point headline.

Is an alternative bro ’sex icon’?
Do headlines with exclamation points make you feel like you are reading a ‘human who understands you’ as opposed to a news source?
Has any one listened to her music?
Is her music ‘legitimately good’ or just ‘interesting sounding’?
By using an exclamation mark, did trivialize/sexualize the work of a female artist?