To not follow trends. To do your own thing. Think of a parade. A parade has people following an object. The thing that is being followed represents the new trend. The parade goes down a street like floating objects down a river or stream.
Hot woman: I love nerdy guys.
Her friend: Wait. I thought you said that nerds were disgusting.
Woman: That was until Doctor Who became popular. All of my friends started liking nerds too.
Friend: Listen. Don't follow the stream.
To not follow trends. To do your own thing. Trends are like streams that are followed by people.
Hot woman: I love nerdy guys.
Her friend: Wait. I thought you said that nerds were disgusting.
Woman: That was until Doctor Who became popular. All of my friends started liking nerds too.
Friend: Listen. Don't follow the stream.