Prehistoric rocker.
Before
depression, drainpipes and emo, there was light-heartedness, baggy jeans and moshers.
These were
people who listened to a wide variety of rock music, but weren't particularly interested in fashion. Playing
guitar out of genuine interest and skateboarding among teenage moshers was very common, unlike today, where many are too self-conscious to attempt any sport activity.
Attire can include anything from casual everyday wear, to So-Cal statements such as dickies shorts and
high socks a-la Blink 182, to baggy hoodies and jeans, often with chains attached. Skinny jeans had not yet been invented.
Genuinely want to have a good time whilst moshing and headbanging in the 'mosh pit', hence where the word 'mosher' originated. Generally open-minded, fun, and nice
people, always up for a party, often have many 'mosher' friends. Are indifferent to dirt and greasiness.
Hate labelling or stereotypes. Only known enemies are jerks, chavs, neds and council estate working class pyromaniacs.
Most popular from the early-
mid 1990's to early 2000's.
Extinct by about 2002.
Chav: 'See that mosher, mate! F*ckin' goth
freak, like!
Oi, turn around before I break you'
re f*ckin' jaw with me kappas, like!'
Mosher:...
