the definition of "Goth"

[Violetta]

I'll challenge ya to a duel traditionally, but my leather gloves usually come equiped with metal studs. Is that okay? 😉

 

[anon0907]

Sure. I'm pretty sure my armour will survive. :ggrin:

So, is it to be feathers or bare fingers?

CJ

 

[Violetta]

Fingers, definitely. I've got the advantage there; nice long nails. 😉 Polished in black, just like the thread would want.

 

[Duke Diablo]

The difference between Emo and Goth is that you can, actually, make a goth smile and laugh, given enough effort. For Emos, the most you can do is talk them out of suicide.

 

[Senshi1]

The difference between Emo and Goth is that you can, actually, make a goth smile and laugh, given enough effort. For Emos, the most you can do is talk them out of suicide.

LOL Harsh but fair. :laughing:

 

[Dr. Bill Kobb]

The difference between Emo and Goth is that you can, actually, make a goth smile and laugh, given enough effort. For Emos, the most you can do is talk them out of suicide.

And even then, it's still all Dad's fault.

 

[Lulu1]

I was always considered goth to an extent in highschool, which I always thought was really, really stupid. I didn't dye my hair black. I didn't wear exclusively black clothing; I'd wear freaking Beatles shirts and Pokemon for goodness sake, so I would only occasionally fit the bill. I just had black nails all the time and hung out with kids who were also considered goth, even though they weren't either (although they were closer to it than I was). I didn't even really listen to any "goth" music. I did and still do listen to a little bit of everything.

So yeah, I just wish there was a clearer common definition for it--well, that there would've been at least. I don't care so much now, but it quite possibly would've made my highschool experience more enjoyable and less "Call me goth and I will make your brain explode with big words, now stfu."

By the way, my school was a sheltered little place, in a rural farming town.

 

[Nekagiggles]

Ya know? I am often mistaken as either Goth or Emo. But I'm not either. I'm just trying to get through life, which, as many people can attest to, is harder than people make it look. Oh well, what can you do. I can't change who I am and I can't change what other people percieve of me.

 

[QueenBeeBeeMari]

Goths mostly love to wear black but not always.Being Gothic is also a religion not a clothing style

 

[Violetta]

Being Gothic is also a religion not a clothing style

Really now! I knew I made my title say "Pornographic Priestess" for a reason. I'm a freaking religious figure!

 

[Cbarton]

Really now! I knew I made my title say "Pornographic Priestess" for a reason. I'm a freaking religious figure!

What seminary do goths go to for ordination? Let me guess, somewhere in the Black Hills of South Dakota???

 

[Violetta]

If you're American. It's a lot easier now. In the old days you had to go all the way to the Black Forest in Germany. If you were lucky you could get in at the one on the Black Sea. There was thought of putting one on Black Sand Beach, but Hawaii has way too much sun.

 

[FeatherDaemon1]

You are one awesome dude...

But you got what your deserved from Sam. She hates being called cute.

But she is so cute when she's angry. :happy:

 

[Violetta]

But she is so cute when she's angry. :happy:

This thread needs more rage emotes! 😡

 

[FeatherDaemon1]

This thread needs more rage emotes! 😡

Kawaii!! :laughing:

 

[sadi]

The way I see it;
Goth- dead on the outside.
Emo- dead on the inside.
Funny 'cause it's kind of true to an extent. 😛

 

[Abonisher2]

Being goth is a desperate cry for attention. Real goths wouldn't call themselves by a certain name or dress any particular way. They would dress however they wanted.

 

[Violetta]

Being goth is a desperate cry for attention. Real goths wouldn't call themselves by a certain name or dress any particular way. They would dress however they wanted.

Yes, true goths often appear in brightly colored outfits, passing out flowers, and soaking up the sunshine. Being goth is all about doing everything to make sure you don't look like you're one.

Goth isn't a cry for attention. It's a means of expressing a look, style, and general outlook that a single person finds suits them, blah blah blah, more things no one is going to bother to read since they're certain they know everything.

 

[morgandee]

goth is about listening to the cure/sisters of mercy and frowning all the time while wearing intense makeup modeled after the crow

emo is about listening to weezer/radiohead and whining all the time while wearing no makeup because it's too pretentious

 

[QueenBeeBeeMari]

This is so funny because all of you are describing the classic stereo-type and that has nothing to do with being goth.

 

[kopfhorer1]

Stereo-type? Got a 90's-vintage high-end Pioneer receiver (US$10.00 at a thrift shop)! (ba-da-bump!) 😀

Seriously, apart from Wikipedia, what's the best source of information about these subcultures?

 

[Violetta]

Stereo-type? Got a 90's-vintage high-end Pioneer receiver (US$10.00 at a thrift shop)! (ba-da-bump!) 😀

Seriously, apart from Wikipedia, what's the best source of information about these subcultures?

Members of said subcultures. I can only guess Marie is gothic as all hell.

ps. +5 points for joke

 

[QueenBeeBeeMari]

Not really Sammi,but I do wear a lot of black clothing.However,just because you wear black does not make you a goth.To be an actual goth you have to follow their religion and I don't follow any religion exactly.

 

[Violetta]

Not really Sammi,but I do wear a lot of black clothing.However,just because you wear black does not make you a goth.To be an actual goth you have to follow their religion and I don't follow any religion exactly.

Please explain this in more detail! Apparently, I've been doing this all wrong for years now, since I really have no religious leanings. Seeing as how you seem to know something I don't, let's hear more on this.

 

[BigNorm]

I love to listen to metal, i listen to it all. ( i can thank Sammi for getting me hooked.😉)

i also love the goth look, i'm currently building my wardrobe as much as possible now.

now stating that, does that make me goth? according to everyone's descritption it makes me one.

Being goth is a desperate cry for attention. Real goths wouldn't call themselves by a certain name or dress any particular way. They would dress however they wanted.

not saying i'm goth, but i do that anyway. i wear what i think looks good, everyone else's opinion be damned.