hmm... quite hard to define (for every REAL goth it is differnet)any ways ill try to break it down into categorys
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goth isnt a label,its a lifestyle the posers dont like to be labeled because they find it offensive
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there are many religons in the lifestle with very few "satanists"
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Hot Topic isnt a poser store (although ALOT of posers shop there) it caters to the the 2nd newest style in the culture: the urban goth(kinda of a cross between all of the different styles)
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Cyber: they dress like they are from the future
Romantic/medival:they dress like they are from the renisance and romantic periods of history
Raver:HUGE pants, some cyber stuff, alot of black light stuff
Fetish:tight clothing leather and pvc
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Above all goth is a mind set relizing the darker side of life our fucked up society hides WE ARE NORMAL PEOPLE sometimes we are depressed and feeling dark we feel the same as everyone else
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Most poser eventually relize that they aern't gothic at all and then dress like everyone else (disgusting)
you dont become goth, your born into it
Some kid:Goth!
Poser:dont label me
Me:you both need to grow up
by invaderzim69 September 25, 2005
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Goths, despite what one person has said on urbandictionary, are NOT suicidal and they certainly do not go off and kill someone because they are different. Although some may go off the deep end and slit their wrists(this is rare) or commit suicide, the majority are friendly and harmless. They are very creative and are EXCELLENT poets and writers. I am a tomboy/goth, and am a very creative young lady, if I do say so myself. I love Linkin Park and Ozzy Osbourne, but am not stupid enough to go and commit suicide simply because my two favorite bands might sing about it once in a while. It makes me sick how people just go and assume that goths are evil, satan worshipping demons who have no considersation for others and will get no where in life. While I believe everyone is entitled to their opinions, acting like a brainless fool about it just makes me so enraged.
The person "Me" who wrote the example of a goth is dead on correct. Bravo!
by psychic child August 31, 2005
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Okay, many definitions have already been said but heres another one
I hang about in school with a group of 'goths'. These are my closest friends and are the most interesting people you could meet. all of together have so much fun and gernerally take the piss out of life. True, some goths do self harn and kill themselves, but most of then just wear dark clothes to portray their emotions. Just because someone is 'goth' does not mean they are limited to a certain type of music. Whilts looking throught a friends IPod i found a selection on non-goth songs by bands such as westlife and cascada, these are definatly not 'goth'. so to round up, goths are basicall people who follow thier own way in life and live life to the full.
by Ally K May 3, 2007
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Goth is not a heavy death anorexic mopey fiend who wears black all the time. Being goth is like when you used to be in dysfunctional situations before. We didn't choose to be gothic, it chooses us instead. Poseurs claim to be goth just because they wear black and listen to the so-called goth music. They don't even know the definition. That's terribly pathetic.

I became goth because I was adapted to the paranormal world since I was little. My family was the victim of black magic. Yes, I'm not a depressing goth. I used to be depressed, but not anymore.

Goths are not satanists! Well, maybe some of them are. I have my own religion (Islam). Gothic is like a medium where you can meet other people having the same experience like you (no matter what religion they are).

Goths are actually intellectual and intelligent people. They wear black. But not all the time. Goth is all about the attitude and your experience in life. Goths are intellectual, creative, and artistic people (most uneducated goths are poseurs!). They writes poetry and reads gothic literature.

I study Biology, Information Technology, Chemistry, Physics, English For Science And Technology. Does this proves that I'm uneducated and stupid? Being goth doesn't mean you don't listen to other types of music. I listen to Marilyn Manson, My Chemical Romance, Bjork, and Slipknot. They're not goths, but I like their music. So what?
Poseur 1: Owh my goth, I love boys with fringe. That's so goth!

Poseur 2: Shut up, I'm tryina slit my wrist here.

Poseur 1: And, boys with eyeliner.

Poseur 3: Well, I'll try overdosing instead.
by Siti Noraisyah A.R. May 7, 2006
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Someone who participates in the Goth Subculture - Someone who likes Goth Rock.
That Goth is listening to Bauhaus.

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by Siouxsie May 30, 2005
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1.)Goths are people that normall yearn to be different, but by all being different, they become their own "culture" which keeps them from being different. People that are not "goth" tend to think that goths are creepy, weird, evil, satanic, or just plain dumb or strange. Well...no, theyre not. i may not be a goth, but they are just people. that happen to be dressed differently than other people. 2.)The word comes from a tribe that invaded a part of the Roman Empire, but just as the Romans, fell when the Huns attacked/invaded.
1.)umm...yea...other people! lmfao :-P
2.) O NO THE GOTHS ARE ATTACKING! lol.
by Jennibelle June 12, 2005
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Goth were first Dicsovered in medievil times...

1) Goths normally say they are better than you... Well guess what.. they are!!

2)Goths show complete disregard to towniez (A form of Human that Has come from a broken home, And Cant Afford Real clothes or anything that costs more than £5 or hasn't got burberry on it.... And Leigh Park "Townie Central" Created one of the Shittest bands ever.)
(A Goth innoscently walking down the road.. Confronted By a Townie);

Townie:"Oi.. You stupid Fukin Goth"
Goth:"What"
Townie:"Uhm.. (Didn't epect goth to reply).. Your Mum!! "
Goth:"Just Fuck Off You Stupid Townie"
by Townies enemy #1 December 19, 2004
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