What Exactly Is A Goth

[detroitman38]

I live near detroit and have allways wondered exactly what a goth is .

[Onyx]

That's a big question.

Here you go -- These two links should get you started.

http://www.sfgoth.com/primer/

http://www.goth.net/goth.html

[BrassFusion]

I live near detroit and have allways wondered exactly what a goth is .

A goth is anyone who thinks he or she is the ultimate expert on what is goth.

[Steven]

someone who needs a haircut, sings classic rock songs, and has a torrid online love affair wth Brenda Starr.......

[Homicidalheathen]

Some brave and/or stupid enough to go to City Club late at night alone and is willing to park aways away and walk in by themselves....because.......they are just that cool.....and/or stupid.

[Brenda Starrr]

someone who needs a haircut, sings classic rock songs, and has a torrid online love affair wth Brenda Starr.......

How do I end up being named like this???

[Steven]

How do I end up being named like this???

I was wiating for you Bren......ha ha

[phee]

Steven and Brenda...

That's the answer

[Onyx]

By the way, Detroitman38, welcome to the board! Hope we didn't scare you off. We aren't always this silly. (well, on second thought...)

Anyway, welcome! Feel free to come on over to the introduction forum here

http://www.detroitgothic.net/index.php?showforum=4

and make an introduction post.

[Steven]

Steven and Brenda...

That's the answer

uh hunh. you can look it up in Webster's

[Homicidalheathen]

Someone willing to walk a ways in the cold to get in a club because they have to look matrix cool at all times and coats are just so well....not....and hot if your dancing.....

Someone willing to brave sticky benches and splinters just to hang out at favoret club......

A person willing to stand up for what they believe in by looking like they are ready to attend a funeral......everyday of the week.....all the time......

Someone who thinks spikes and rainbow colors make for a kick ass hair style......

A person who can recite depressing poetry without even thinking about it....because....their soul is just that dark and forbodding.....

Someone who thinks Halloween is a national holiday or at least should be....

[Homicidalheathen]

Oh, and someone who thinks bondage gear and aticles others may see as weapons are fashion 'assosories'.....heh.

[Paper Hearts]

I live near detroit and have allways wondered exactly what a goth is .

What a great story.

[phee]

What a great story.

ROTFL...

I don't know why but that made me laugh very hard!

[Paper Hearts]

ROTFL...

I don't know why but that made me laugh very hard!

I do it for the children.

[Steven]

I do it for the children.

ok that was a good one there.

[Fierce Critter]

I live near detroit and have allways wondered exactly what a goth is .

Me.

Sometimes.

And always.

Booohaahaaaa

[Steven]

Me.

Sometimes.

And always.

Booohaahaaaa

See? I knew it!! Every Goth loves kittens!

[Fierce Critter]

See? I knew it!! Every Goth loves kittens!

[Homicidalheathen]

Don't you mean every goth eats kittens?

[Fierce Critter]

THIS goth IS a kitten!

[Hellion]

Someone willing to walk a ways in the cold to get in a club because they have to look matrix cool at all times and coats are just so well....not....and hot if your dancing.....

Someone willing to brave sticky benches and splinters just to hang out at favoret club......

A person willing to stand up for what they believe in by looking like they are ready to attend a funeral......everyday of the week.....all the time......

Someone who thinks spikes and rainbow colors make for a kick ass hair style......

A person who can recite depressing poetry without even thinking about it....because....their soul is just that dark and forbodding.....

Someone who thinks Halloween is a national holiday or at least should be....

Very correct,but is Hatch a goth?

[Homicidalheathen]

Hatch? As in hatch an egg?

[Soulrev]

Seems like this question pops up on this board once a week anymore..

I've always just wanted to answer it like this-

Satan worshipping evil no-good rotten people and you should fear them.

[Brenda Starrr]

At least Onyx was being helpful.....