Gothic lifestyle...tell me about it

[amerikajinda]

Originally Posted by kwilkinson

How old is that girl doing the "eating out" gesture? Seriously, she looks like 12.

I believe she's merely flashing the "peace" sign...

 

[amerikajinda]

Originally Posted by Brian278

We should expand that rule's jurisdiction.

This makes perfect sense: "The abuses many of these pretty Goth girls suffered during their formative years resulted not only in severe feelings of anger, betrayal, disgust, fear, sadness, loneliness, shame, guilt and remorse which drove them to the Goth lifestyle in the first place, but also resulted in a general lack of self-esteem or hope for the future that can stay with them indefinitely and usually manifests itself in various self-destructive behaviors throughout their teenage years and well into their twenties."

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

This makes perfect sense: "The abuses many of these pretty Goth girls suffered during their formative years resulted not only in severe feelings of anger, betrayal, disgust, fear, sadness, loneliness, shame, guilt and remorse which drove them to the Goth lifestyle in the first place, but also resulted in a general lack of self-esteem or hope for the future that can stay with them indefinitely and usually manifests itself in various self-destructive behaviors throughout their teenage years and well into their twenties."

Yeah, I'll agree, as weird as it is that you've thought about it that much, the statement does make perfect sense.

 

[Go Surface]

This thread is going to give me acid reflux.

 

[MCsommerreid]

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

According to Dr. Drew on "Lifeline" (which I listen to religiously) a lot of those girls suffered some sort of childhood trauma.

I hope you mean Loveline. If they changed the name after already loosing their funny, I'll have to make it a point to listen to even less radio, just to show my disgust.

Really went downhill the day adam left.

 

[TheRealAshland]

i think the goth or emo like avril lavigne or ashlee simpson is sorta cute. i guess cause its mildly disturbing

 

[Minkous]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

first thing, as with all subcultures like this, is to get into the MUSIC and not just be a poser that looks "goth"

check out:
-Christian Death (with either Rozz or Valor on vox, I prefer Rozz)
-Dead Can Dance
-Bauhaus (duh)
-Death in June
-Einstuerzende Neubauten
-London after Midnite
-45 Grave
-Sisters of Mercy-Fields of the Nephilim
-even mainsteam stuff like Siouxie, The Cure

If you don't like the music, don't bother turning goth

If you were in LA, the place to go is Bar Sinister on sat nite...they have a dress code of all black, and it's def "goth nite" even tho it's not billed as such. LOTS of hot goth-y chicks there.

Did you see Klynt and Vixen on The Amazing Race? The goth couple from Kentucky....they kicked ass, got to the final 4 I think before eliminated. They seemed like a fun couple, and cool people.

I've known a lot of goth kids over the years....most of em are smart as hell. And a hot goth chick is SERIOUSLY hot.

Exactly my thoughts! Check out the box set A LIFE LESS LIVED, its phenominal. Esp the band SOUTHERN DEATH CULT one of my favorite bands

 

[unpainted huffheinz]

Originally Posted by NorCal

Was Blixa part of Einstürzende Neubauten?

Founding member and only vocalist of the group. I haven't followed them much recently, but they are trying an interesting direct sales approach to their fans. The recording sessions are streamed to fans who can provide feedback.

Nick Cave's original band The Birthday Party had some very gothic songs.

 

[underwearer]

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

This makes perfect sense: "The abuses many of these pretty Goth girls suffered during their formative years resulted not only in severe feelings of anger, betrayal, disgust, fear, sadness, loneliness, shame, guilt and remorse which drove them to the Goth lifestyle in the first place, but also resulted in a general lack of self-esteem or hope for the future that can stay with them indefinitely and usually manifests itself in various self-destructive behaviors throughout their teenage years and well into their twenties."

Or maybe they just like to wear black, listen to Skinny Puppy, and are completely normal?

 

[dopey]

Originally Posted by underwearer

Or maybe they just like to wear black, listen to Skinny Puppy, and are completely normal?

Listening to this is normal?

 

[underwearer]

Originally Posted by dopey

Listening to this is normal?

ABBA destroy! (I'm not sure they are goth though)

 

[Get Smart]

Originally Posted by underwearer

Or maybe they just like to wear black, listen to Skinny Puppy, and are completely normal?


seriously, where's everyone coming up with this "goth girls were abused" nonsense?

 

[Minkous]

could just be me but i think alot of people have a jaded view on gothic subculture and what it is. but could be wrong i guess

 

[underwearer]

Originally Posted by Minkous

could just be me but i think alot of people have a jaded view on gothic subculture and what it is. but could be wrong i guess

Ya to me its just another sub-culture...Punks, Mods, Goths, Hippies, Dweebies, Preppies, AmJacks...

 

[tiecollector]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

seriously, where's everyone coming up with this "goth girls were abused" nonsense?

I thought if they weren't abused, they were posers. I'll be in LA soon, should have an SF meetup in a goth club. We'll name the meet "Sartorial Betrayal!"