Posturing as Indie Cool

This past weekend I went to check out some bands on Fountain Square. Primarily I was there to catch Soapland, featuring my friend Ice Cream for Lunch. The band was great, although how they survived the temperature, I may never know.

I love these rock summer shows because all the cooler than cool indie kids come out in full effect and you get to see them sporting chic outfits, crazy tatts and bored facial expressions so no one mistakes their emotions for enthusiasm.

I used to love these exclusive-seeming moments, trying to fit in with the cool kids. I now recognize the events for what they are – a lot of people posturing.

Except for this guy. Who we saw on the square. What the heck.