my new definition

[lauralh]

Hippies are people who think the law or "the man" oppresses them, and then are shocked and appalled to find out that this is indeed the case. (eg when they get arrested for being in a large group breaking laws)

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[a-muse-d.livejournal.com]

explain to me the origin of "hip" in reference to being "in the know" of something or how it relates to something being positive from that particular cultural standpoint.