It’s a Beautiful Creature. It’s a North American Hipster.

Were you ever fat, sad, still living with your parents, a huge T.B.S. fan, and fat? Yes?

Well, then you were probably “emo.” Don’t be ashamed.We all have the stretch marks and expired live journal/xanga accounts to prove it.

However, today’s lines have blurred and its difficult to correctly judge and classify your peers simply on appearance and music tastes.

Here’s where SomethingAwful.com saves the day. Their Field Guide to North American Hipsters Vol. 1 spells out exactly what you need to know when choosing sides.

Feeling awkward, annoyed but still a bit intrigued? Well, its probably because you oh so stereotypically fit into one of these neat categories.

But rest assured, when the economy completely collapses and the world finally comes to a bitter end, you’ll know what stupid suburban subculture you’ll fight for.

“Hands Down” – Dashboard Confessional (2005 Universal) A Mark, A Mission, A Brand, A Scar