BREAKING: Hipsters Protest Gentrification of Silver Lake
SILVER LAKE, CA—Dozens of hipsters gathered at the Silver Lake Reservoir today to protest what they call the “disturbing trend” of gentrification in the areas of Los Feliz, Silverlake and Echo Park, also known as the “emo-fecta” region of Los Angeles.
Despite the 100-degree heat, these concerned citizens marched around the Reservoir in a uniform of skin tight black jeans, checkered Vans and ironic t-shirts for a full 10 minutes. Sporting an asymmetrical haircut, lead organizer F.X. Randall voiced his concerns over rising rents in the area. “Before, I could survive on what I was making just jammin’ out with my music,” he said. “But now I have to put my time in, working for ‘the man’ at Coffee Bean. I work, like, almost twenty hours a week! In addition to my music! And I’m still barely able to make ends meet.” When Diego Juarez, his landlord, was questioned about Randall’s ability to pay rent, Mr. Juarez rolled his eyes and explained that he receives a wire transfer from Randall’s father’s checking account every month.
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