The Hipster meme, most famously personified by the 'Hipster Barista' (Dustin Mattson), emerged in 2011 to satirize the subculture's perceived pretentiousness and obsession with obscure trends. Characterized by thick-rimmed glasses, scarves, and niche interests, the meme typically uses a two-part caption format where the first line mentions a popular subject and the second line claims to have enjoyed it before it achieved mainstream success. It serves as a humorous critique of elitism in music, fashion, and technology, evolving over the years to include various iterations like Hipster Ariel or Hipster Disney Princesses, all unified by a sense of ironic superiority.