Can hipsters stomach the unpalatable truth about avocado toast?

9/26/2016

In this opinion piece from The Guardian, the author critiques the trend of avocado toast and its association with hipster culture. The article argues that while avocado toast has become a symbol of millennial indulgence and frivolity, it also represents a form of escapism. The author suggests that the popularity of avocado toast allows individuals to ignore larger, more pressing issues such as housing affordability and financial insecurity. By focusing on trivialities like trendy food choices, the article contends that hipsters distract themselves from the harsh realities of the world. It ultimately questions whether the fixation on avocado toast is a sign of societal complacency or a harmless trend.

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