hip replacement
The process of introducing a formerly cool person to a product or idea that attempts to make them cool again. Reinventing an individuals public persona through assocation or action.
Joe just had a hip replacement - he ditched his 20 year old CD Walkman for a new IPod.
Quentin Tarrantino gave John Travolta a 'hip replacement' with Pulp Fiction.
Quentin Tarrantino gave John Travolta a 'hip replacement' with Pulp Fiction.
Hip-Replacement
When a person replaces his/her loser significant other with someone who is more hip in the ways of music, fashion, etc...
"my boyfriend is such a douche canoe, i need a hip-replacement!"
"I heard Kelly got a hip-replacement"
"I heard Kelly got a hip-replacement"