Webster defines cliché as:
cli⋅ché
–noun
1. a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse, as sadder but wiser, or strong as an ox.
2. (in art, literature, drama, etc.) a trite or hackneyed plot, character development, use of color, musical expression, etc.
3. anything that has become trite or commonplace through overuse.
When I first moved to the east side of LA, I realized I was about to become a cliche. Let me see if I can map out the difference between where I live, Los Feliz, and the neighboring area, Silver Lake.
Neighborhood: Los Feliz
Known for families, Griffith Park, and the movie Swingers in 1996 (aka a million years ago).
Neighborhood: Silver Lake
According to Wikipedia is “best known as an eclectic gathering of hipsters, the creative class and a noticeable presence of LGBT people. Silver Lake is known for its bohemian vibe, mix of class levels, and neighborhood feel.”
I've recently been on the hunt for places to work out and found two classes in Silver Lake. Let's see if I can dissect how these two classes are uniquely true to the neighborhood in which they reside.
1. Pop physique.
I was almost too offended by their website to actually try the class.
I'm not sure I wanna work out at a place that hires the art director from American Apparel to do their website.
For real?
Luckily, the class was not nearly as obnoxious as the web art. Thank. The. Lord.
2. Sweaty Sundays
Sweaty Sundays was written up in NYTimes Fashion & Style Guide. Any dance class that is known for its style can only mean one thing: annoying. I had no idea that not only was I going to a dance class, but also a hip parade of vibrant spandex and lamé. Idiot = me + my Old Navy yoga pants.
The worst part about the class, was that it was amazingly fun. So, I suppose I am going to have to try and blend in. Good thing that they are all dressed in the same weird way. The formula is simple. Genuis = me + neon sweat bands.
Thank god there are 3 American Apparel stores within 3 miles.
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