Since the release of the 'Hipster Handbook' in 2003 there have been quite a few changes in the morphology of the constitution of hipsterdom. One of the projects will be to revamp the labels.
Yidster: A Yiddish hipster. Let’s make something clear here, in no way can the Yidster be a Hasseed. That is Hasidic Orthodox, or any kind of Orthodox. It is also not compulsory for the Yidster to be Jewish or have any Jewish heritage, although it helps. All that is required is an obsession with all things Yiddish and know a few phrases to pepper a conversation. When a Yidster can’t get a tweet through or the café’s wireless router is down, s/he doesn’t proclaim, twitterfail!, s/he will shout, es geht nischt. A female Yidster is an Ester, just don’t call her a kurva.
Here are some phrases to get you started:
Folg mich a gang!: Quite a distance! Why should I do it? It's hardly worth the trouble!
Gatkes - Long winter underwear (you use it more than you think)
Ich hob nicht kain anung - I have no idea.
Ich darf es vi a loch in kopf! - I need it like a hole in the head!
In di alteh guteh tseiten! - In the good old days!
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