Oh, Williamsburg. What happened to you? You used to be a beacon of hope in the slow decay of New York art and now you're... commercial.
I mean, since when does it makes sense for parts of downtown Manhattan to be cheaper to live in than a Brooklyn neighborhood?
Well, Willyburg, you've reached the status of being one of those places everyone hates but always ends up in at some point, somehow.
So, for that, we think you deserve a little summary of what it's like to experience you and your gentrification, with a little help from our friend, the Internet.
1. This puppy, and when someone says they want to go out in Williamsburg
Wait..what did you say? We...we have to go to Williamsburg? Oh... FML.
2. Beyonce, and begging for the L train to come
Come on, L train. Have a little sympathy for me. We're about to deal with rich yuppies trying to deny their age for the night and you're going to take 15 minutes to come as well? Have some pity on me, man.
3. The doge in space, and walking down Bedford
Hm, not too sure what to do now. Everyone's in bowties or skinny jeans. I'm just gonna keep walking and hopefully no one will notice me.
4. This “cupcake,” and the wannabes
Oh, you grow ALL of your food in your rooftop garden? That's nice. Oh, vinyl is the only way you'll listen to music? How interesting. Excuse me, I'm gonna go hit my head up against that wall.
5. These dolls, and trying to understand the fashion
Maybe if I just stand here with a PBR in my hand, I'll blend in. Hopefully the judgmental eyes and stank faces with cease.
6. Golden poop, and Williamsburg apartments
You can call it homey, boho chic, and keep saying it's in a prime Williamsburg location.
To me, it's still smelly, cramped, and not worth the price.
7. This penguin, and seeing hot hipster booty
Oh, hey, there. You're working that sunhat and kimono like no other. I don't hate you as much as everyone else.
8. Lucille Bluth, and finding out the hipster booty eats gluten-free without having celiac
Yeeeaaahh, I'm just gonna go. I don't quite have time to explain that it's not as helpful as you think. Enjoy yourself.
9. Spongebob, and the vegan/unnecessarily gluten-free pastries
Yes, because when I want a cookie, I want something hard as a rock or with the consistency of dirt. Thank you so much.
10. This shiba, and trying to chew those pastries
Just give me a few minutes. I'll be done eventually, as long as I don't pull a tooth out. Can't imagine what this thing is gonna do to my stomach.
11. These dogs, and the corporate America take over
Thank you to Starbucks, Duane Reade, Banana Republic, and all those other chains that took a giant crap on the indie businesses that just wanted somewhere to call home.
12. Homer Simpson, and trying to leave on the G train
Yeah, f*ck you, guys! This place sucks! I'm out of here... just hang on for one sec.
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