My name is Margaux and I am a basic bitch. I love Starbucks, I will wear leggings until the day I die and I once spent four hours re-organizing my Pinterest boards. I don’t think any of these things are wrong, in fact, I am proud to share the same interests as many of the young women in my generation. According to Urban Dictionary, a basic bitch is one who “unflinchingly upholds the status quo and stereotypes of their gender without even realizing it.” As a society, we shouldn’t mock women’s interests and habits based on their gender. In fact, we should be celebrating the fact that it is OK to like the same things. Here are the seven reasons why I am proud to be basic.
1. If loving brunch is wrong, I don't want to be right.
Basics are famously known for our love of brunch. After a rough night out and about, I love to recap with friends over mimosas and toast. I will love brunch until the day I die.
2. Uggs are unbelievably comfortable.
If you’ve never worn a pair of Uggs, you’ve got to try them. It’s like wearing slippers all day. I’ve had mine since 7th grade. I’ve worn them with athletic shorts, leggings and probably a skirt once or twice. If loving Uggs makes me basic, so be it.
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3. Starbucks is my go-to.
Most cities have one on every corner. If you’re like me and have a strong emotional attachment with your coffee, you probably have an attachment with where you get it. I’ll have a tall skinny vanilla mocha with soy, please.
4. You’ll find me singing along to J Bieb’s new album in the car.
I’ve listened to the album on repeat ever since it came out. If I’m in the car, odds are that I’m singing along to Purpose at the top of my lungs.
5. You know what I’m doing from my Snapchat story.
Basic bitches are known for our love of Snapchat. If I’m at the gym (a rare occasion) I’ll post a story about it. Going out? You’ll see a 10-second video of me dancing with my girlfriends. Need to know where I am? Just check my story.
6. I only wear jeans if I absolutely have to.
Everyone knows that basics love leggings. Let's face it, we all hate jeans. You'll see me on campus sporting my lulus and bean boots from September until March.
7. I’m very proud of my Pinterest.
Basic betchs are known for their
love of Pinterest, an online pinboard. I’ve spent so much time coming up with
cute names for my boards and organizing them.
Even though basics are chastised by society for being unoriginal, I don’t think liking the same things as other people makes you boring. In fact, I believe society has reached a point where it is OK to admit what you like is popular. So ladies, slip into your Lulus, grab your Starbs and set your Snapchat story to the theme song of "Friends."
