AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Hipster Barista' meme features an image macro of a man adorned with tattoos, sporting a black v-neck t-shirt, glasses, and a scarf, coupled with a scowling expression. The meme caricatures typical 'hipster' attributes, especially those recognized in American coffee culture, by portraying the character as both judgmental and hypocritical. This particular meme is part of a broader group of 'hipster' themed memes, including others like 'Hipster Kitty' and 'Hipster Ariel.'

OriginWho did it first?

The 'Hipster Barista' meme originated from a submission on Quickmeme on August 24, 2011. The initial caption read, 'I got this tattoo for my love of coffee / I got this one because it's ironic.' The following day, the meme gained broader attention when another version with the caption 'Che Guevara changed my life / Manager at Starbucks' was shared in Reddit's r/AdviceAnimals subforum, quickly gathering popularity within the community.^[1]

Origin: 2011