In the non poser sense (i.e. someone who actually stays committed and doesn't give in to the pressure to use substances and have tons of sex) Someone who chooses to live a clean life free of the iniquity of poisonous substances such as alcohol, tabacco, drugs, as well as refraining from sex when not accompanied by a strong emotional attachment. Doesn't have to beat up people but some choose to not because they are straight edge but because they are assholes. However, to be straight edge is to endure ridicule, bias, fear, and prejudice. But knowing that your stronger in your convictions than others gives you all the support you'll ever need knowing that you don't rely on a crutch to facilitate social functions and happiness cause straight edgers can socialize and have fun in a natural state.
stoner/alcoholic/idiot-"hey man want to inject poison straight into your body and be miserable from this day foward without said poison until you can no longer function as a person cause your slowly dying a painful agonizing death?"
Straight Edger-"no thanks"
Straight Edger-"no thanks"
by xDerekx August 16, 2005
by angel face October 07, 2004
straight edge is a lifetime commitment to no smoking,no drinking,and no drugs thats all there is to it.once you claim it than thats it your edge for life, if you sell out than you never were straight edge you are just weak!!!
by Xlee pX August 08, 2008
As said previously, this is an idea mainly thought to be coined by Minor Threat (thus being an offshoot of punk/hardcore).
Their song Straight Edge outlines their lifestyle that they choose to live... I've been told it was their drummer who was using a ruler to draw a poster and noted that the ruler's straight edge was a metaphor for their lifestyles...
The basic outline of straight edge is, as said before, not wanting to or taking part in:
Drinking (or any mind effecting drugs)
Smoking
Casual sex (without a loving relationship)
This is just a simple guideline of what the LIFESTYLE of an edge person is. It can be built upon with vegan/vegetarianism, no caffeine and other choices that keep your body poison free.
An X can be worn on the hands of people who are edge, along with stating poison free, straight edge can be abbreviated to sXe.
The idea of straight edge is not to poison the mind and body with anything that is bad for it, this, to me includes being a general bastard to people… For me its being the best person you can be.
We are not boring people, I choose not to drink, it doesn't mean I can’t have fun, or go to parties, I just have fun while knowing what I’m doing and remembering.
Straight edge should unite people and not turn into a gang who discriminate against people who do poison their bodies... It's their choice, let them live with it, I don’t look down on people who aren’t edge.
Their song Straight Edge outlines their lifestyle that they choose to live... I've been told it was their drummer who was using a ruler to draw a poster and noted that the ruler's straight edge was a metaphor for their lifestyles...
The basic outline of straight edge is, as said before, not wanting to or taking part in:
Drinking (or any mind effecting drugs)
Smoking
Casual sex (without a loving relationship)
This is just a simple guideline of what the LIFESTYLE of an edge person is. It can be built upon with vegan/vegetarianism, no caffeine and other choices that keep your body poison free.
An X can be worn on the hands of people who are edge, along with stating poison free, straight edge can be abbreviated to sXe.
The idea of straight edge is not to poison the mind and body with anything that is bad for it, this, to me includes being a general bastard to people… For me its being the best person you can be.
We are not boring people, I choose not to drink, it doesn't mean I can’t have fun, or go to parties, I just have fun while knowing what I’m doing and remembering.
Straight edge should unite people and not turn into a gang who discriminate against people who do poison their bodies... It's their choice, let them live with it, I don’t look down on people who aren’t edge.
Two good examples are:
Davey Havok (AFI)
Justin Sane (Anti-flag)
... These guys are modern day saints in my opinion
non sXe: do you want a drink/joint/smoke/one night stand… etc.?
sXe: No thanks, I don’t want to do that
(Straight edge is not a reason not to drink, smoke etc. A straight edge person will have their own reasons; straight edge is just a way of showing their lifestyle.)
Davey Havok (AFI)
Justin Sane (Anti-flag)
... These guys are modern day saints in my opinion
non sXe: do you want a drink/joint/smoke/one night stand… etc.?
sXe: No thanks, I don’t want to do that
(Straight edge is not a reason not to drink, smoke etc. A straight edge person will have their own reasons; straight edge is just a way of showing their lifestyle.)
by Stef P May 23, 2005
teenage kids who are only waiting for their 21st birthday to come so they can go get drunk off their asses
by lostandconfused June 26, 2003
'''Current-'''
It has been widely speculated that Straight Edge is now more a cult than anything else. They make up for the "responsible behavior" of abstaining from drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, to turn instead to violence, especially against those not involved in the group, and widely transmitting STD through reckless, unprotected sex. The underground side of this world has been featured on MTV, The Early Show, 60 Minutes as well as other respected magazines, newspapers, and television programming.
It has been widely speculated that Straight Edge is now more a cult than anything else. They make up for the "responsible behavior" of abstaining from drugs, alcohol, and tobacco, to turn instead to violence, especially against those not involved in the group, and widely transmitting STD through reckless, unprotected sex. The underground side of this world has been featured on MTV, The Early Show, 60 Minutes as well as other respected magazines, newspapers, and television programming.
by Miss Ti September 01, 2009
simalar to straight edge but has nothing to do with music. U dont do anything to destruct ur body or anything stupid like drink, smoke, do drugs, or have sex in an uncommited relationship. but unlike straight edge there are no unclear rules. you can listen, look, or even act the way u want just dont be self destructive
"Dude dont tell me ur all emo and straight edge."
"no im original edge i do what i want just not stuff that morally wrong"
"no im original edge i do what i want just not stuff that morally wrong"
by barbie.*.hater October 15, 2005