Goth

There are two definitions 1) a person who likes to dress and act differently to the other people in society, normally in black but some like much brighter colours. They tend to be thinkers and more often than not quite creative. They have a satyrical sense of humour, and are able to laugh at both themselves and other people. This type of goth originated in the late 80's with the 'death' of punk; goths back then liked the style and the 'protection' it offered and so emulated it in their own style. They listen to and appreciate all sorts of good music. They can be gay/depressed/weird/mentally disturbed, but more often than not they are just normal people. 2) an offshoot of the nu-metal clique who think that to *really* piss off their parents they'll dress all in black and talk about death and suicide whilst listening to Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park and Slipknot because it's 'cool'. They tend to have very little idea of the other type of goths (or anything else other than themselves for that matter) and will probably change their fashion once it becomes 'uncool' again. Thank god.

1) A germanic tribe who invaded the late roman empire along with the vandals, visi goths etc and actually became more civilized afterwards. 2) An building style used in medieval times and later in victorian times. 2) A literature style of which Dracula and ther supernateral horrors were written in. 3) A music genre that came about in the 80's as an of shoot of punk. 4) A subculture of people who originally listened to Goth music. Now has increased to fit Industrial and Black/Death metal followers. Goths are typically seen as morbid, wearing black clothes almost all of the time, and wearing make up regardless of sex. Also seen to be more open minded to other cultures, sexualities etc. 5) Prententious people who listen to Nu metal who think they are goths but really teenagers who know nothing of music.

Just another person in this world.... Lives, Breathes, Dies. THE END

A word that needs to stop being defined.

To a Scally: Someone wearing black clothes, and make up. To a 12 year old Linkin Park fan: Someone who likes Korn. To a goth: I'm not a goth! Really: A tribe of eastern european barbarians that sacked rome in the 4th century. The name of an artistic style, associated with clothing, and architecture

Goth was originally a term used to describe people with a taste for certain bands eg: Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, The Cure, etc. in the '80s when punk started to fade out, and with wardrobes predominantly black. In the 90s and early 2000s the goth subculture seemed to change to include bands such as Nirvana, Linkin Park, Slipknot, Cradle of Filth, etc. Many goths have a cynical outlook on society and have an evolved sense of humor which has gone beyond the 'Ya ma' as an insult and will laugh at others, and at themselves in a healthy way. Goths don't usually care what other people think of them, and don't care if they don't fit in. Goths don't care, either what sexuality, religion, etc. other goths are, and we don't take the piss out of gays because we aren't homophobes. If you shout insults after a bunch of goths, alot of the time, they might not be offended, but take pride that people are realising that they're individuals.

Goths do not and have NEVER liked metal of any kind. Metal fans who call themselves Goth are wannabes. Perioid. Goth generally ONLY listen to Gothic music which sounds NOTHING like metal. Goths hate metalheads and Goths hate emo kids. 96% of the people who use the word Goth have NO IDEA what it means.

Ok,since this subject seems to be VERY controversal,I'll go through some things you may think and what you don't know,you see,I've actully MET some people who follow the Goth culture(labels suck) Here we go... 1.Goths are suicidal -Ok,let me begin by saying anyone can be suicidal,Goths,Preps,Jocks,Nerds,ANYONE.Just because someone dresses in black or listens to Rock music and stuff doesn't make them suicidal. 2.All goths are gay or lesbian -Once again,this is a topic that anyone may be,not just these guys. 3.Goths are evil/worship satan -This is what those damn Catholic Fanatics made everyone believe,ok,so they may seem dark or even...scary,but that doesn't make them satanic.Satanism is a RELIGION,not a trend. 4.All goths should die -I am against the killing of anyone because of their likes/dislikes/looks/tastes. Hopefully,this guide has given you insite that no matter how different people seem,we all are capable of the same shit. But,here's one that may save you If you don't like someone,leave them the fuck alone!Don't waste your life making their's hell because they don't look or act like you.

REAL GOTHS ...Are victims of streotypical assumptions Do not worship Satan Are not depressed Are quite happy Can have friends Don't always listen to Gothic music Dress how they want to dress, not always in black Don't sit around complaining about not having friends, they don't want friends, a real Goth is happy being a social misfit Often don't want to be referred to as a Goth POSER GOTHS (Sometimes known as [emo]) Will call themselves goth, note they don't use a capital letter to start the word Pretend to worship Satan, although its rare that they actually believe in Him Will act depressed all the time, no matter what he/she is really feeling Will dress in clothes purely from Hot Topic, Planet 13, Starsnstripes and places like that One Band Wonders, think that they're so Goth coz they listen to a band that is sometimes labelled as Gothic, such as Slipknot, where as in actual fact Slipknot are nu/death metal Dress only in black, pure attention seekers