Today I've seen so many overgeneralized goth references, it's obscene.
I was browsing through some forums and saw a lot of posts of supposed "goths" talking about how they aren't different from anyone else (aside from how they dress), and are practically heartbroken that people hate them.
Posers, all of them.
Rather harsh, I admit, but the last few days it seems I've heard nothing about the "goth" culture. The school newspaper today included a letter by another supposed goth "protesting" the article I mentioned awhile ago. A seemingly noble idea, had she not echoed the article. "I've talked to a few goths, and they're the same as everyone else, personality-wise."
Erm...sure.
It's one of my pet peeves, I must admit. As one who has been labeled as one, (I much prefer dark person..."goth" is nearly offensive to me now), it's annoying to have people assume that I am trying to get attention with my appearance. I should mention, that I am not, merely excercising my personal tastes.
But that really wasn't the point, was it?
The point: It's the posers that ruin it all for everyone. One secure in their choice of lifestyle learns to accept that which comes with it, be it misconceptions, taunts, and overgeneralizations. I am not ranting because I want people to stop misunderstanding me, and grouping me in with other people, rather because I want those who dare to call themselves "goth" to stop complaining.
Welcome to the real world. Great, isn't it? Heh.
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