Sometimes Gatekeeping Is Good!
Okay but fr I think mild gatekeeping in alternative subcultures is okay, because I think we shouldn't just let anyone in.
I don't think a Trump supporter should be able to say they're a punk and I don't think someone who sees goth as PURELY "egirl" fashion should be allowed to call themselves goth. Idk if this makes me sound like an asshole but imo if you don't regularly listen to the music or aren't aware of the history/movement behind a subculture, you aren't in it.
I do think there is a level of gatekeeping that is too far but my brain can't put it into words rn if you understand.
Iโm watching Splash (1984) which is a romcom about a guy who falls in love with a mermaid, and when she chooses a human name she chooses Madison and guy says โthatโs not a real name, but alrightโ which seems to imply that Madison was not a name until at least the 80โs and all girls named Madison are actually named after the mermaid. thought you should know
โemoโ bro im GOTH
do I wanna dress like I'm in the 80s?
90s?
punk?
or scene?
such a struggleโน๏ธ
I NEED TO TOUCH IT
I wanna feel his hair. I donโt care how many times I say this. LET. ME. FEEL. HIS. HAIR.
op missed the perfect opportunity </3
hope it gets made up with meowhaus /j
The pussies of mercy: Purrland
beyond belief is WAYYYY better please im begging you listen to it
I physically canโt stop listening to this song, itโs addictive
googling shit like "why do i feel bad after hanging out with my friends" and all of the answers are either "you need better friends" (i don't; my friends are wonderful) or "your social battery is drained, you need to rest and regain your energy levels" (i don't; i've got tons of energy, it's just manifesting as over-the-top neurotic mania). why is this even happening. it's like some stupid toll i have to pay as a punishment for enjoying myself too much
i wish i saw this side of the 80s more online
Your mom about to leave for work in the early 80s
Billy Idol in 2025? Thank FUCK for something good.
FIGHT BACK LIKE 77
IF I LET YOU WIN, THEN WE BOTH LOSE
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