Goth is a subculture existing both on and offline. It consists of people of all ages, nationalities, races, religions, and sexualities. Inside the subculture a many differant categories some of the main ones I list below. Though no one is completely in just one category.
Baby Goth - Typically a newbie to the gothic subculture. These goths tend to believe the only way to be goth is with black lips, black nails, a paper white face, and excessive eye liner.
Glitter Goth - The more colorfull side of the subculture. Glitter Goths are known for their bright colors and hair extensions. Glitter goths are typically the life of any party. Popular glitter goth colors are bright yellow, electric blue, and hot pink.
Classical Goth - These Goths enjoy dressing up in medieval clothing. These goths are especially known for their sewing skills.
Blue Jean Goth - This is the low budjet goth. The majority of this goths closet consists of jeans and t-shirts. These goths can get very inventive in their clothing alterations.
There are many more but I think I'll stop here.
Extra trivia:
Popular music for goths: gothic, new age, techno, hard rock, metal
Popular colors: black, dark reds, dark blues, silver, white.
Baby Goth - Typically a newbie to the gothic subculture. These goths tend to believe the only way to be goth is with black lips, black nails, a paper white face, and excessive eye liner.
Glitter Goth - The more colorfull side of the subculture. Glitter Goths are known for their bright colors and hair extensions. Glitter goths are typically the life of any party. Popular glitter goth colors are bright yellow, electric blue, and hot pink.
Classical Goth - These Goths enjoy dressing up in medieval clothing. These goths are especially known for their sewing skills.
Blue Jean Goth - This is the low budjet goth. The majority of this goths closet consists of jeans and t-shirts. These goths can get very inventive in their clothing alterations.
There are many more but I think I'll stop here.
Extra trivia:
Popular music for goths: gothic, new age, techno, hard rock, metal
Popular colors: black, dark reds, dark blues, silver, white.
by Romani January 10, 2005
Get the goth mug.goth:
a teen, often found in dark, elegant unique clothing
two goths are rarely the same.
stereo types of goths
moody;
goths come across as moody as the only people they will talk ot are the ones worth talking to.
they are often articulate, and are either extreamly intelligent, or extreamly creative and excel in their feild of speciality.
suicidal/depression/disorders:
most goths have a trait of depression, thus its only due to them knowing the world better than others and seeing it for how it is.
disorders can affect anyone at any time, but goths tend to show a paticularly good insight to what might be their problem and can often overcome it on their own.
goth:
a goth will most likely tell you she/he is NOT a goth, or that they supposedly fit into that label.
they are extreamly annoyed by the young teens trying to be goths and so on, and anyone who dosnt seem able of having their own identity. they tend to stay out of large groups and despise social circles, as they find the huge hype over nothing incredibly agravating.
though, to most people, the things a goth will talk about somtimes is nonsence and jsut a random subject, though it sounds like its not.
a teen, often found in dark, elegant unique clothing
two goths are rarely the same.
stereo types of goths
moody;
goths come across as moody as the only people they will talk ot are the ones worth talking to.
they are often articulate, and are either extreamly intelligent, or extreamly creative and excel in their feild of speciality.
suicidal/depression/disorders:
most goths have a trait of depression, thus its only due to them knowing the world better than others and seeing it for how it is.
disorders can affect anyone at any time, but goths tend to show a paticularly good insight to what might be their problem and can often overcome it on their own.
goth:
a goth will most likely tell you she/he is NOT a goth, or that they supposedly fit into that label.
they are extreamly annoyed by the young teens trying to be goths and so on, and anyone who dosnt seem able of having their own identity. they tend to stay out of large groups and despise social circles, as they find the huge hype over nothing incredibly agravating.
though, to most people, the things a goth will talk about somtimes is nonsence and jsut a random subject, though it sounds like its not.
by paris valentine September 25, 2005
Get the goth mug.Related Words
GowTham
• gowther
• Gowthami
• gowth
• Gowthaman
• Gowthamei
• Gowthamkumar
• Gowthamraj
• gokul gowtham
• Nithin Gowtham
1. A type of music that is a mixture of gothic music and porn music. Invented by the singer madam x.
2. A mixture of porn with the Gothic style in movies.
2. A mixture of porn with the Gothic style in movies.
by Deep blue 2012 September 29, 2009
Get the Gothic porn mug.In reference to the subculture;
A term that has been thrown around so much these days, who knows what it actually means. I know that, it seems to be defined by the music you listen to... which I think, personally, is ridiculous. Even some of the the open minded people who say they are goth assume that all fans of slipknot and manson are posers, and think that they're badass because they listen to that music. Well, here's a newsflash- goths can wear tons of different styles of clothes and listen to different styles of music. Just because someone listens to Slipknot or Marilyn Manson doesn't mean they are poser. There are a lot of types of goths, and suggesting music defines the person is just stupid and close-minded. So, instead of listening to all these people saying "goths are depressed, suicidal satanists (which, btw, isnt the evil religion people make it out to be o.O)" ALONG with "all people who like slipknot and manson are posers who think theyre goths and are just trying to be 'cool'", why don't you listen to me and the other people with brains out there who know that "goth" doesn't rely on music or religion or anything like that.
(shortened version: a subculture that ISN'T just about wearing black nail polish and listening to certain music and its hard to define it, because theyre all so different.)
A term that has been thrown around so much these days, who knows what it actually means. I know that, it seems to be defined by the music you listen to... which I think, personally, is ridiculous. Even some of the the open minded people who say they are goth assume that all fans of slipknot and manson are posers, and think that they're badass because they listen to that music. Well, here's a newsflash- goths can wear tons of different styles of clothes and listen to different styles of music. Just because someone listens to Slipknot or Marilyn Manson doesn't mean they are poser. There are a lot of types of goths, and suggesting music defines the person is just stupid and close-minded. So, instead of listening to all these people saying "goths are depressed, suicidal satanists (which, btw, isnt the evil religion people make it out to be o.O)" ALONG with "all people who like slipknot and manson are posers who think theyre goths and are just trying to be 'cool'", why don't you listen to me and the other people with brains out there who know that "goth" doesn't rely on music or religion or anything like that.
(shortened version: a subculture that ISN'T just about wearing black nail polish and listening to certain music and its hard to define it, because theyre all so different.)
by vaela May 13, 2005
Get the goth mug.by TylerTheGothicMountie November 27, 2007
Get the Goth mug.Whoever started talking of the Goths was going way off topic, Goths and goths are two different things. The Goths were a Germanic tribe, goths (gothic sub culture)are people who mainly dress in black and wear stark black and white make-up to make themselves look more mysterious and dark (kinda goes with the theme/the person's interests). They usually associate with Gothic Rock music, but also have interests in Wicca, Pagan etc. There are types of goth whether you like it or not, Traditional/classic, Modern, Romantic, Net (a trivial one)etc. It obviously depends on your interests and gothic is a way of expressing yourself, you can be your own person and 'customize' gothic to suit yourself.It IS label that others may call you if you associate with the examples above, you should not be offened by it, it is NOT an insult, neither does it mean alot so let them say it. You are You essentially, I wouldn't ever try to live up to a label.
Music: Siters of Mercy, Bauhaus, The 69 Eyes, HIM (well, I like them anyway) these are the most popular, but it depends on individual style. I personally hate Cradle of Filth, just not my thing.
*this does not for a moment think that you should immediatley dump those Old Good Charlotte or Greeday, or whatever other music OUTSIDE the gothic rock catergory it is you like also.
'The Rasmus are not goth'-a typical 'more goth than thou' comment, who cares if they are or are not, they good musicians, that's all that matters really. Plus theire lyrics are dark and myserious and I like them.
Interests: art (creative), literature (gothic, eg: Woman in White, Dracula, MUSIC, pagan, wicca, sewing etc...
*this does not for a moment think that you should immediatley dump those Old Good Charlotte or Greeday, or whatever other music OUTSIDE the gothic rock catergory it is you like also.
'The Rasmus are not goth'-a typical 'more goth than thou' comment, who cares if they are or are not, they good musicians, that's all that matters really. Plus theire lyrics are dark and myserious and I like them.
Interests: art (creative), literature (gothic, eg: Woman in White, Dracula, MUSIC, pagan, wicca, sewing etc...
by ~Sorrow~ February 4, 2005
Get the goth mug.Why do you define it? Why bother? The first thing someone does when they're introduced to something is anylize it, and dissect it. why? I don't need a philosophy of a goth to be one. Why do you need to be an expert on one the moment you see one on the street, in a restaurant, we are everywhere. It goes without saying. We have been taken over by what the world envisions it's citizens, by what America envisions it's citizens (especially it's children) to be. It has a fixed view of how we should behave; when we behave out of character you label us instead of adressing us. I can't help but ask why.
Let me startoff by clarifying something that's been a back and forth idea. Marylin Manson isn't REALLY a goth. He's more of a split person. He actually reminds me of Amy Lee; in the sense that the goth side of him is more reserved for the stage. He's not just weird, he's free. He lives the way he wants, not the way you want. At the end of the day it's his life. I said that to say this; why waste your time to criticize something that you've only witnessed from a vague and foggy point of view. you haven't taken the time to know us. If you did you wouldn't have anything to say about us. In the truest sense we are no different than you.
Let me just cut to the chase; my favorite Hollywood line. Goth is, in the oldest form of the word, a German tribe that once sacked Rome. in the not too distant form it started out as a variant of punk. I did a little research and found that the first group to start wearing black was The Doors; eventually their fans took in this look and before long it wasn't just a variant of punk, but a sub-culture instead.
The modern and current sense of the word is a bit difficult to explain. It's been tossed around and toyed with so much that it's become the most unique thing around. It's unreal is what it is. Goth, in the simplest is not an anti-christ cult.You wouldn't believe how many people believe this; and these aren't just a bunch of crazies, but decent respectable people. the easy reason for this is because this isn't too far from what todays society sees. the first thing we did when Columbine came around was stick it to the goths; and if you asked them now...they couldn't tell you why. I even heard a few things being thrown around about the Virginia Tech. I've heard psychiatrist's define us as dour and depressed group of teens who are obsessed with the macabre and have surrounded themselves with the thought that they are alone and that their lives aren't worth living. I'm ashamed to say that when I read those words I wanted to use this person for target practice. I am not depressed, I am fifteen. I just happen to have the luxury of seeing the world for what it really is. We need to stop being defined, this is killing us. We have been tossed around the room so much that I sometimes wish that we could be left alone to rebuild. Don't write what you haven't taken the time to learn.
Let me startoff by clarifying something that's been a back and forth idea. Marylin Manson isn't REALLY a goth. He's more of a split person. He actually reminds me of Amy Lee; in the sense that the goth side of him is more reserved for the stage. He's not just weird, he's free. He lives the way he wants, not the way you want. At the end of the day it's his life. I said that to say this; why waste your time to criticize something that you've only witnessed from a vague and foggy point of view. you haven't taken the time to know us. If you did you wouldn't have anything to say about us. In the truest sense we are no different than you.
Let me just cut to the chase; my favorite Hollywood line. Goth is, in the oldest form of the word, a German tribe that once sacked Rome. in the not too distant form it started out as a variant of punk. I did a little research and found that the first group to start wearing black was The Doors; eventually their fans took in this look and before long it wasn't just a variant of punk, but a sub-culture instead.
The modern and current sense of the word is a bit difficult to explain. It's been tossed around and toyed with so much that it's become the most unique thing around. It's unreal is what it is. Goth, in the simplest is not an anti-christ cult.You wouldn't believe how many people believe this; and these aren't just a bunch of crazies, but decent respectable people. the easy reason for this is because this isn't too far from what todays society sees. the first thing we did when Columbine came around was stick it to the goths; and if you asked them now...they couldn't tell you why. I even heard a few things being thrown around about the Virginia Tech. I've heard psychiatrist's define us as dour and depressed group of teens who are obsessed with the macabre and have surrounded themselves with the thought that they are alone and that their lives aren't worth living. I'm ashamed to say that when I read those words I wanted to use this person for target practice. I am not depressed, I am fifteen. I just happen to have the luxury of seeing the world for what it really is. We need to stop being defined, this is killing us. We have been tossed around the room so much that I sometimes wish that we could be left alone to rebuild. Don't write what you haven't taken the time to learn.
I was in middle school one day when somebody came up to me. I wanted to kneecap him, if only out of principle.
He said: Why would you do that? Don't you have any decency?
I said: ...WHA?!
He said: Did God kick you to the curb, is that why you're with them satanists freaks over there (he pointed to my friends.)
I said: ...WHA?!
He said: I can help you. see there's there's this church I go to every wednesday and sunday. You can't be gay man (then he whispers...it's a sin, and the nods.)
I said: Okay...so far I said a fraction of a word to you and in the past five minutes i've become both a satanist and gay.
I then said:(sarcastically of course!!) Keep going man...your'e on a roll.
He walked away!! I swear to everyone reading this that it is 100% true. The entire time he never used the word goth.
He said: Why would you do that? Don't you have any decency?
I said: ...WHA?!
He said: Did God kick you to the curb, is that why you're with them satanists freaks over there (he pointed to my friends.)
I said: ...WHA?!
He said: I can help you. see there's there's this church I go to every wednesday and sunday. You can't be gay man (then he whispers...it's a sin, and the nods.)
I said: Okay...so far I said a fraction of a word to you and in the past five minutes i've become both a satanist and gay.
I then said:(sarcastically of course!!) Keep going man...your'e on a roll.
He walked away!! I swear to everyone reading this that it is 100% true. The entire time he never used the word goth.
by Chad Raye July 30, 2007
Get the Goth mug.