The article discusses the concept of coolness and how it has evolved over time. The author, who is not very cool according to their own admission, interviews Delaney, a 32-year-old stylist and creative consultant at EYC, who claims that being cool is about being an individual and doing your own thing. She argues that cool people are those who can make themselves relevant and exciting, rather than simply trying to fit into a particular mold.
The article also mentions Professor Dinerstein, who has spent years studying the concept of coolness and has written extensively on the subject. He argues that being cool is not just about external appearances, but also about internal qualities such as confidence and authenticity.
Throughout the article, the author reflects on their own lack of coolness and how they struggle to fit in with certain groups or trends. They admit to wearing head-to-toe Uniqlo, which they know is not very cool, and try to impress Delaney by pretending to be more fashionable than they actually are.
Despite their efforts, the author does not feel like they are cool, and Professor Dinerstein tells them that he can't say for sure whether they are cool or not. However, he does offer some words of encouragement, telling the author that they "could be" cool.
Overall, the article is a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of the concept of coolness and how it can be both elusive and subjective.
The article also mentions Professor Dinerstein, who has spent years studying the concept of coolness and has written extensively on the subject. He argues that being cool is not just about external appearances, but also about internal qualities such as confidence and authenticity.
Throughout the article, the author reflects on their own lack of coolness and how they struggle to fit in with certain groups or trends. They admit to wearing head-to-toe Uniqlo, which they know is not very cool, and try to impress Delaney by pretending to be more fashionable than they actually are.
Despite their efforts, the author does not feel like they are cool, and Professor Dinerstein tells them that he can't say for sure whether they are cool or not. However, he does offer some words of encouragement, telling the author that they "could be" cool.
Overall, the article is a humorous and thought-provoking exploration of the concept of coolness and how it can be both elusive and subjective.
. I mean, Delaney's idea that you just gotta be an individual and do your own thing sounds great in theory, but let's be real, it's not always easy to find yourself in a sea of sameness 
. And what even does "being cool" mean anymore? Is it about having the right clothes or being on the latest trends? I personally think it's more about finding what makes you unique and embracing that, but at the same time, being authentic and confident.
. Like, who cares if you're wearing last season's fashion if you own it with confidence? 
The article made me realize that I don't even need to try to be cool, I just need to be myself and maybe people will like me for who I am 
. But at the same time, I do wish being cool wasn't so subjective... sometimes I feel like I'm stuck in a never-ending loop of trying to fit in 
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. It's just a bunch of people trying to fit in with the crowd, but what's the point? I'd rather be me, even if that means wearing Uniqlo head-to-toe lol 
. Delaney's whole thing about making yourself relevant and exciting sounds like a lot of work, man. Can't you just chill and be yourself? And honestly, Professor Dinerstein's definition of coolness is so vague... confidence and authenticity? Who comes up with this stuff? 
. I think being cool is just a state of mind, but it's not always easy to achieve. Maybe the author just needs to work on their "cool" more 
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. It's like, we used to think being 'cool' meant following some arbitrary trend or dress code, but now it's all about embracing your uniqueness and owning that individuality 
. Delaney makes some solid points about making yourself relevant and exciting – I mean, who hasn't struggled with feeling like they don't fit in? 
. It's easy to get caught up in trying to present this curated version of ourselves online, but ultimately, it's our true selves that should shine through 
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) and trying to impress others with my non-existent fashion sense. It's funny, because Prof Dinerstein basically tells me I'm cool, but in a way that's more like 'you have the potential to be' 
. Maybe that's what we need to focus on – not trying to be someone else, but being our true selves and seeing where that takes us 
. I mean, I'm over here jamming to old-school hip hop while everyone else is still listening to Billie Eilish 
. Like, Delaney says being cool is about being individual and doing your own thing, but let's be real, it's not that easy to just "make yourself relevant and exciting" all the time 
. And don't even get me started on Professor Dinerstein saying you need internal qualities like confidence and authenticity... yeah, sure, sounds great, but what about when you're trying to figure out who you are and where you fit in? 
. Meanwhile, I'm over here rocking my Uniqlo set (lol) and trying not to be too extra 
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that's what being cool is all about, not trying to fit in with everyone else. but at the same time, professor dinershteyn makes a good point too, like, if u don't believe in urself, how can anyone else see u as cool? 
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. I think we get caught up trying to fit into these pre-made molds or following trends just to seem cool 
). I'm definitely going to try to work on those things, even if it means embracing my Uniqlo wardrobe 
. It's all about finding your own style and rocking it, right? 
i mean who doesn't wanna be seen as "cool" lol, but also can we talk about how hard it is 2 achieve that?! 
professor dinerstein is low-key my spirit animal tho 
he's all about internal qualities like confidence and authenticity... that's soooo real to me right now 
i know it's not cool, but it's comfy and that's what matters, right?