‘Hipster Hater’ Prof Speaks Out

Christy Wampole says America is ‘binging on irony.’ She caused a stir when she published that idea in The New York Times, so I asked her in for a chat. This interview is the first of what I hope will become a regular series at the Beast: a look at interesting, provocative, and maybe even world-changing ideas. There are a few kinks to be worked out, for sure (and the second installment, coming soon, addresses some of them), but for now, enjoy: