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After a relatively decent beach weekend, the Times examines the Montauk hipster fatigue. The article explains that "something about artisanal tattoos; a bespoke, frontiersman beard; and, yes, a fedora perched atop the head just so is sending some people around the bend." Additional problems include trash left behind on beaches, privileged attitudes, and $70 drink pitchers. [NYT]