Beliefs ushered in through the lyrics and then-beliefs of Ian Mackaye (Teen Idles, Minor Threat era). Although he exclaims fervently that he did not mean to start a movement, and defended himself in the second version of "Out of Step", it did spark a movement.
Basic Beliefs:
No drinking
No smoking
No promiscuous sex
Newer Innovations:
Atheism - idea of "think don't pray"
Veganism / Vegetarianism
Exemption from Painkillers, Caffine etc.
Hardline Ethic
Symbols:
xXx - supposedly for each of the main beliefs
sXe - straight edge abbreviation
X on the hands - typically seen at shows
x *lame screename* x - seen in every aim window
Types of Edge Kids:
1) The one who knows straight edge is a personal lifestyle and keeps his beliefs to himself
2) Pseudo edge kid, who puts x's on his hands at every show, goes vegan, and sells out the following month
3) Hardline kid - tries to force edge on others, just a meathead who has no idea of the positive nature straight edge is supposed to be
Edge Bands:
Gorilla Biscuits
Chain of Strength
Judge
Strife
Earth Crisis
xLimpwristx
Champion
Have Heart
Allegiance
Carry On
Basic Beliefs:
No drinking
No smoking
No promiscuous sex
Newer Innovations:
Atheism - idea of "think don't pray"
Veganism / Vegetarianism
Exemption from Painkillers, Caffine etc.
Hardline Ethic
Symbols:
xXx - supposedly for each of the main beliefs
sXe - straight edge abbreviation
X on the hands - typically seen at shows
x *lame screename* x - seen in every aim window
Types of Edge Kids:
1) The one who knows straight edge is a personal lifestyle and keeps his beliefs to himself
2) Pseudo edge kid, who puts x's on his hands at every show, goes vegan, and sells out the following month
3) Hardline kid - tries to force edge on others, just a meathead who has no idea of the positive nature straight edge is supposed to be
Edge Bands:
Gorilla Biscuits
Chain of Strength
Judge
Strife
Earth Crisis
xLimpwristx
Champion
Have Heart
Allegiance
Carry On
"I was reliving all those times we shared, and it's hard,
because you used to be so strong but time has changed you.
You turned away.
I keep trying to escape from the past.
But those days used to mean so much.
We stood side by side and nothing else mattered.
We were straight edge and at least I still am."
Excerpt from "The Decline" by Champion
because you used to be so strong but time has changed you.
You turned away.
I keep trying to escape from the past.
But those days used to mean so much.
We stood side by side and nothing else mattered.
We were straight edge and at least I still am."
Excerpt from "The Decline" by Champion
by the core has grown soft July 23, 2008
Get the straight edge mug.If you are straight edge you are basically someone who respects their body and wants to live a healthy life. You don't drink, do drugs, or engage in promiscuous sex. Most straight edge people are teenagers (because they are under 21); therefore these are the smart teenagers...you know, the ones that can actually have fun without putting toxins in their body or randomly hooking up with people to pass the time.
by rissaX December 26, 2008
Get the straight edge mug.similar to emo in that it was invented by Ian Mackaye but got out of hand and now totally sucks.
Also completley misunderstood, nearly from Day 1.
1)Edge kids blieve in "rules" of no smoking, drinking, drugs or casual sex, with variations of veganism pro-life, etc.
2) Some of these variations are ridiculous and fascist.
But edge wasn't supposed to be rules, it was just supposed to be what you thought was right, and what was good for your health (ahem, getting in fights with smokers may not be too healthy).
Also completley misunderstood, nearly from Day 1.
1)Edge kids blieve in "rules" of no smoking, drinking, drugs or casual sex, with variations of veganism pro-life, etc.
2) Some of these variations are ridiculous and fascist.
But edge wasn't supposed to be rules, it was just supposed to be what you thought was right, and what was good for your health (ahem, getting in fights with smokers may not be too healthy).
1) Edge: STAY TRUE!
Normal Kid: Are you always this uptight?
2) Guy in the mall: (lights up)
Hardline Kid: (beats the shit out of the smoker)
Normal Kid: Are you always this uptight?
2) Guy in the mall: (lights up)
Hardline Kid: (beats the shit out of the smoker)
by Andrew August 18, 2004
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x- no drugs
x- no alcohol
straight edge has nothing to do with minor threat. they were singing about what they don't do. People are basing straight edge on a SELL OUT. Sex was NOT an original part of straight edge. It was added on in the 90's when people added the christian influence into edge. Sex is a PERSONAL decision in edge.
know your history
x- no drugs
x- no alcohol
straight edge has nothing to do with minor threat. they were singing about what they don't do. People are basing straight edge on a SELL OUT. Sex was NOT an original part of straight edge. It was added on in the 90's when people added the christian influence into edge. Sex is a PERSONAL decision in edge.
know your history
by xAMANDAxTFLx September 18, 2005
Get the straight edge mug.A gang of kids, usually posers and emo's, who think they're hardcore rebels for following the law. They also like to wear X's on their hands to show their douchey allegiance.
Guy 1: Hey Tim, wanna drink?
Guy 2: No, I'm straight edge, I follow the law and that makes me hardcore. But I do miss drinking and having promiscuous butt sex with random men.
Guy 2: No, I'm straight edge, I follow the law and that makes me hardcore. But I do miss drinking and having promiscuous butt sex with random men.
by Bryan Mays June 26, 2009
Get the Straight Edge mug.The only thing gayer than Emo. Being straight edge is just an excuse for kids who are too pussy to try drugs or drink, or for kids who dont have any friends. What makes me laugh is these kids actually think their hard core " gangstas " with their wal-mart rags over their fat, pale nerd faces. I wish one of these kids would live by me so I could beat the shit out of him.
by Niggerdamus August 29, 2006
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