The Ten Commandments of Indie-dom*
1. Do not talk about being indie [1]
2. Do not talk about being indie [2]
3. Do what you want [3]
4. Listen to good music [4]
5. Dress [5] stylishly[6] [7]
6. Be open minded [8]
7. Develop political thoughts and philosophies [9]
8. Read obscure literature [10]
9. Start a blog
10. Refuse to be labeled [11] or to conform to assigned societal roles [12]
*Your guide to breaking the mold.
[1] See rule 2.
[2] Do not talk about how indie the repetition of this rule is.
[3] Subject to certain subsequently mentioned terms and conditions.
[4] If this condition is not met by listening to ‘alternative’ and independently produced music (preferably featuring at least one acoustic guitar or a male who sings only passably, but is quirky and a good lyricist), it can be met by listening to 80’s punk rock, Simon & Garfunkel, or Death Cab for Cutie exclusively. Should not include Top 40.
[5] Partial clothing is permissible in the thought provoking and ‘artsy’ sense. No particular indicators are assigned for knowing the appropriate time, one must just feel it.
[6] For further depth into ‘style’ see ‘Portland, Oregon,’ cross-reference ‘Music Scene.’
[7] www.modcloth.com
[8] Some restrictions may apply.
[9] Right is wrong.
[10] Including anything from the Beat Movement, written while on drugs, things which deny all rules of grammar and story structure, written by authors with frequently mispronounced names. The reading of zines is also encouraged.
[11] Indie is not Emo. Or Hipster.
[12] See ‘pansexual.’
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