EARTH TONES: A youthful subgroup interested in vegetarianism, tye-dyed outfits, mild recreational drugs, and good steroe equipment. Earnest, frequently lacking in humor.

ETHNOMAGNETISM: The strong tendency of young people to live in emotionally demonstrative, more unrestrained ethnic neighborhoods: "You wouldn't understand it there, mother -- they hug where I live now."

- Douglas Coupland, GenerationX

Well, at least I know where I stand.