Conforming to Independence

I picked up one of those alternative newspapers at a coffee shop yesterday and read an article about how big, bushy beards are very hip in the indie scene right now. But, of course, to be hip, your beard must look correct. The article contained a sidebar with the dos and don'ts of the indie beard. Nothing better than an article that tells its audience: "In order to show your individuality, you must look exactly like this. In order to be independent, conform your style to a set standard." You have to admit, that is pretty funny.