David Means

I was a kid who was born and raised on Johnny Cash. My father played 'At Folsom Prison' constantly. Cash was the only thing I remember coming from our big, warm stereo console. Even then, I knew Cash was uncool. I knew he was an unhip Republican.

American Writer

Deborah Kass

Coming out as a Barbra Streisand fan was way more embarrassing than coming out as a lesbian. To be an artist of my generation willing to be unhip - artists were supposed to be like cowboys.

American Artist

Bono

Hanging out with politicians and corporations is very unhip work. But I think that the U2 audience have turned out to be incredibly subtle in their understanding.

Irish Singer

Gilbert Gottfried

If you're a lead actor, people are just waiting to say 'you're too old' or 'you're too unhip.' If you're a supporting actor, you can just work forever.

American Comedian

Mike Mills

L.A. is so isolated and unhip in a way; it gives you room to figure out who you are and explore more personal stuff.

American Musician

Using 'unhip' suggests awareness of social trends, but an outside position or lack of participation.

Social Perception

When used to describe oneself, it indicates a humble or self-deprecating tone.

Self Awareness

Understand cultural context, as 'unhip' refers to what's currently unfashionable within a specific group.

Cultural Reference

Can imply a generational gap in understanding or embracing new trends or ideas.

Age Implications

Reflects someone's distance or disconnection from the mainstream elements of popular culture.

Pop Culture Gauge

Admitting to being 'unhip' can be a way to engage others who might share or explain the trends.

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