But I love Vampire Weekend, and the fact is I wouldn't mention scarf boy except that it's indicative of a larger trend. As tasteful scarves have become more mainstream over the last 5 years or so, hipsters have been forced to either choose larger, more prominent scarves or to display them more ostentatiously so they can still be, uh, I don't know, the sensitive guy with the scarf? Case in point: Tift Merritt's band/lifemate Zeke Hutchins.
Now here we see Tift Merritt wearing a scarf sensibly. I'm sure it's a chilly day on the streets of New York City, and you know, whatever, she's wearing a scarf. Zeke, on the other hand is dressed the fuck up. He's got the too-small leather jacket, the beard, and scarf--and it looks like a fine, fine scarf--very nice scarf--tied the fuck up around his neck like a damn poofy necktie. And it is a necktie. It's the kind of necktie you wear to an audition for a job in an indie rock band that lists its influences as Bright Eyes, trust funds, and winter. Actually, I guess it works for alt-country outfits too.Speaking of Bright Eyes, I came across this fan-fic (I hope) gem while researching bands that wear scarves. Key passage:
Conor [Oberst, of course] shrugged and then looked at me,
"Hey, that song is great by the way, i love fall out boy," he said it so quietly in a kind of moody, dragged out voice.
"Yeah, there pretty screaming!" I smiled.
He looked at me confused,
"Your not from round here are you, ive never heard any body compliment a band like that before, and your voice is wierd."
I raised and eyebrow,
"Erm..thanks.." i returned to gazing out my window. This guy may be hot, but he sure as hell doesnt know how to be nice.
"Im sorry, its wierd in a good way!" he giggled.
Now he had my attention again,
"Well, im from the north of england." I pulled off my hoody and scarf, i left my gloves on, they amused me. Conor eyed up my scarf,
"Cool scarf man, did you make it yourself?" he picked it up and tryed it on.
"Nah, my grandma made it for me quite a few years ago, now its all beaten and stuff it looks cool!" i smiled as he gave me it back.
"You know, you seem pretty cool, you wanna hang at lunch together, i'll show you round,you know, and stuff" Conor blushed a litte. He was about as good as i was with this sorta thing.
"Yeah, that would be cool!" i replied.
Now this was a good start to the year.
I'm pretty sure Conor Oberst doesn't like Fall Out Boy, but I have a feeling he just might "eye up" your scarf if you're not careful.
Oh, and, goofy scarves--
Stop Already!
-jonathan
