A person, not necessarily happy or annoying, that categorizes themselves as "Goth" (or "Punk" or "Emo" or any of that crap) for the sake of calling themselves goth. Not always annoying, not always faking creativity or depression or whatever. Just insincere.
by Ivie August 3, 2005
Get the goth-wannabe mug.Ah, the widely controversial "goth" label. I say label because for most, that's all it is. A simple category for putting people into little, clearly-marked boxes. It can mean as little as a stereoptype or as much as a way of life. What any person's view is on the Gothic culture depends mostly on their experience with it, their past experiences in general, their susceptibility to outside influences, and their attitude on the strange and the unknown.
The term "Gothic" has had many definitions over the course of history. I believe other definitions have about covered the origins, so I'll instead focus on the most contemporary incarnation.
Common "Gothic" Myths:
1) All goths are suicidal: If you yourself believe this, give yourself a good slap upside the head with a dictionary. The majority of Goths are fun-loving, happy people who view suicidal people as somewhat disgusting and do not include them in their definition of what is goth.
2) All goths wear black: Again, slap yourself upside the head with a dictionary if you firmly believe this. Any true goth will admit that they like wearing color on occasion. In particular, cybergoths enjoy very much the brightest colors known to the human mind.
3) All goths listen to marilyn manson: Sigh. Look, kids. Whether manson is goth or not I don't care to discuss, as there are valid arguments on both sides, but the fact is, a good chunk of true goths don't even LIKE manson. Some goths don't even like rock/metal/hardcore music. GASP!
Moreover, Gothic cultue is simply a very deep connection to the darker side of life, an acknowledgement that everything is not "peachy," and that things like sadness and grief are very real and must be dealt with in order to maintain a healthy mind and body.
The term "Gothic" has had many definitions over the course of history. I believe other definitions have about covered the origins, so I'll instead focus on the most contemporary incarnation.
Common "Gothic" Myths:
1) All goths are suicidal: If you yourself believe this, give yourself a good slap upside the head with a dictionary. The majority of Goths are fun-loving, happy people who view suicidal people as somewhat disgusting and do not include them in their definition of what is goth.
2) All goths wear black: Again, slap yourself upside the head with a dictionary if you firmly believe this. Any true goth will admit that they like wearing color on occasion. In particular, cybergoths enjoy very much the brightest colors known to the human mind.
3) All goths listen to marilyn manson: Sigh. Look, kids. Whether manson is goth or not I don't care to discuss, as there are valid arguments on both sides, but the fact is, a good chunk of true goths don't even LIKE manson. Some goths don't even like rock/metal/hardcore music. GASP!
Moreover, Gothic cultue is simply a very deep connection to the darker side of life, an acknowledgement that everything is not "peachy," and that things like sadness and grief are very real and must be dealt with in order to maintain a healthy mind and body.
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Pale white skin. Named because many goths have this skin tone. Anyone can have a "goth tan", not just goths.
by xKR15TENx April 25, 2009
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1) Someone who wears the "You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're the same" t-shirt, which itself is mass produced by the same company that owns Abercrombie and Fitch for their "alternative" store, Hot Topic.
2) Someone who exaggerates their life in a private neighborhood so it becomes worse than those children in Africa who are starving to death and dying of AIDs at the same time.
Adj.
Used to describe anything that would imply the behaviors above.
1) Someone who wears the "You laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at you because you're the same" t-shirt, which itself is mass produced by the same company that owns Abercrombie and Fitch for their "alternative" store, Hot Topic.
2) Someone who exaggerates their life in a private neighborhood so it becomes worse than those children in Africa who are starving to death and dying of AIDs at the same time.
Adj.
Used to describe anything that would imply the behaviors above.
Noun:
1) Heh heh, that mallcore goth wears the same eyeliner Ashlee Simpson uses.
2) Ha, look at this, I found the mallcore goth's journal. . .here it is "Pain, suffering, cutting the flesh. . ."
Adj:
Slipknot is mallcore goth and safe for small children.
1) Heh heh, that mallcore goth wears the same eyeliner Ashlee Simpson uses.
2) Ha, look at this, I found the mallcore goth's journal. . .here it is "Pain, suffering, cutting the flesh. . ."
Adj:
Slipknot is mallcore goth and safe for small children.
by junk food for the brain July 15, 2008
Get the mallcore goth mug.A goth is a person who finds happiness in darkness. They are usually misenthropic due to the fact that they have storng opinions and dislikes. Goths may be cutters because thier emotions get the best of them. Music can be a minor or a major factor of thier life styles. Goths can become posers over time because as they mature they might lose parts of themselves. The normal clothing of a goth usually are dark along with daker shades of makeup. Goths are people who have chosen to be different for reasons known and unknown.
by bluelion135 July 4, 2009
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Sorry I'm late for the raid, I was killing Goethe.
by Maroki June 24, 2006
Get the killing goethe mug.Usually a high schooler. They can be spotted sporting cheap knock-off Hot Topic "corsets" or nylon pants with chains all over them and attempting to appear as "tortured artists." You'll recognize them by their "ICP" and "Linkin Park" shirts.
True goth fashion is costly, tedious, and usually takes a beautiful person to pull it off. See that fatty? She's Wal*Mart goth.
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