[@Hjalti] its more of an image thing, they have trouble [b]being seen[/b] to enjoy something sincerely so they add a layer of irony to their passion to make it seem more acceptable. Like a self depricating joke. 


For example, most people know that Walker: Texas Ranger, is pretty poor television outside of a few half decent fight scenes. But some [s]Internets Hipster Nerds[/s] people get around that by implying that their enjoyment of it is [b]Ironic[/b] as apposed to actually thinking a bad show is good.

A lot of 90s nostalgia is based on this, we love things we loved as kids but we simultaneously realise how ridiculous and cringe it is as adults so we balance that out by showing our appreciation ironically.

[b][color=ed1c24]HELLS TO THE YEA, I LOVE THA EXTREME DINOS! TOTALLY RAD TO INFINITY![/color][/b]
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