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tiamatladyto poke at the sheer amazing number of clueless newbies poking about in the Boston Goth Scene.
Some names are changed to protect the innocent.
I was sitting at MR one Wednesday recently, with a couple of people, B(oy) and G(irl). While we were sitting, intermittently chatting and they, dancing, GlamBoy walked up to me. We chatted, said the "hi's" and "how are yous." Little stuff As I was chatting, Purp walked up. GlamBoy and Purp started chatting between themselves, and, as I couldn't hear them very well, I turned back to G.
G was looking at the two of them, with an odd look in her eyes. I got her attention and said "what's up?"
She gestured towards them and said "heh. Kids."
As in "Look at these silly little kids, pretending to be grown up goths."
I was stunned. She's older than I think, but has only been in the scene here herself since meeting B, about 2 years ago.
I said "Um, that first one, that's GlamBoy. he was here when I got here (which, by my count, was over ten years ago. yes, I've been sitting on that bench every Wednesday for tens years. Don't talk to me about oldschool!) The other boy, is Purp. He's old school NYC punk scene. (Apologies to Purp if he reads this and takes offense at being called Old Skool NYC goff, but, it's true!) They are NOT kids, and they're NOTsome poser just coming in!" She backed off, but the damage, in my mind, is done.
Now, WHY I am telling you this? Because there's a lot of newbies, who are coming into the scene, not reading the "rules" so to speak, and just staying and doing STUPID stuff.
if you're one of these newbies, please take my advice - Sit down, shut up, watch, meet people and LEARN before opening your mouth. You'll be much happier in the long run.
Thank you, drive through. This PSA brought to you by the font Helvetica. That's some funny shit, yo. I kicked Arial's ASS (Although Arial is still my preferred business font *ducks and runs*)
Some names are changed to protect the innocent.
I was sitting at MR one Wednesday recently, with a couple of people, B(oy) and G(irl). While we were sitting, intermittently chatting and they, dancing, GlamBoy walked up to me. We chatted, said the "hi's" and "how are yous." Little stuff As I was chatting, Purp walked up. GlamBoy and Purp started chatting between themselves, and, as I couldn't hear them very well, I turned back to G.
G was looking at the two of them, with an odd look in her eyes. I got her attention and said "what's up?"
She gestured towards them and said "heh. Kids."
As in "Look at these silly little kids, pretending to be grown up goths."
I was stunned. She's older than I think, but has only been in the scene here herself since meeting B, about 2 years ago.
I said "Um, that first one, that's GlamBoy. he was here when I got here (which, by my count, was over ten years ago. yes, I've been sitting on that bench every Wednesday for tens years. Don't talk to me about oldschool!) The other boy, is Purp. He's old school NYC punk scene. (Apologies to Purp if he reads this and takes offense at being called Old Skool NYC goff, but, it's true!) They are NOT kids, and they're NOTsome poser just coming in!" She backed off, but the damage, in my mind, is done.
Now, WHY I am telling you this? Because there's a lot of newbies, who are coming into the scene, not reading the "rules" so to speak, and just staying and doing STUPID stuff.
if you're one of these newbies, please take my advice - Sit down, shut up, watch, meet people and LEARN before opening your mouth. You'll be much happier in the long run.
Thank you, drive through. This PSA brought to you by the font Helvetica. That's some funny shit, yo. I kicked Arial's ASS (Although Arial is still my preferred business font *ducks and runs*)
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Date: 2003-07-24 10:52 am (UTC)Someone else said something about Purp beign a snot-nosed kid who likes to flame people. I explained to them who he was. The whole opening mouth before knowing who someone is routine seems to be standard as far as newbies go now. Said person has actually been told not to show up at goth events because of all the crap she's said. Why can't people take a second and observe.
Maybe GlamBoy and Purp should instead see it all as "hey, we look young and hot."
When I was a newbie, I didn't really pass any judgements, mainly because I knew I didn't know some of the people. I also know that not all the old school goths come out frequently. A lot of the time they have real jobs where they have to stay home so they can get up in the morning.
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Date: 2003-07-24 12:47 pm (UTC)And they DO look young and hot.
It's just that this newbie had NO IDEA who they were. Just becuase they're not around much, OR rather, the newbie doesn't go out to what I consider the "old skool" nights (like Hell Fridays) means that she's making snap judgements.
Stupid kids. *smacks*
I think I know which stupid kid you refer to. I always find that funny. i've been shunned at places, but never outright told not to come. *giggle*
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Date: 2003-07-26 01:20 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-07-24 11:03 am (UTC)Yeah.
;)
~k
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Date: 2003-07-24 12:52 pm (UTC)I had some newbie, the night I was hammered, admonish me about the dance floor and how I was "in her way" I should have told her about how I USED to dance, hanging off the Cage. As it was, I just smacked her again. DON'T piss me off on the dance floor! *grins*
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Date: 2003-07-25 09:47 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2003-07-24 11:43 am (UTC)Him: We have to stick together here at this party
Me: Oh? Why?
Him: We are the only ones wearing black...
Me: And?
Him: We have so much in common
*commentary from me, we did not have a single thing in common*
Him: And you hangout at The Ray's
*commentary from me. shudder; no "the", no "'s", one word
Me: And?
Him: You can hook me up with all the hawt sexy chicks because all the faggots that hang out there bother me. And seems to me, you being old & shit, the young girls trust you so I can hook up.
I spewed poison at him for a good 20 minutes. Ranting and raving until he looked like a total freaking idiot and was whimpering. He is the type of guy that made me started hanging out at the club in the first place. Dear lord, it was awful!
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Date: 2003-07-24 01:09 pm (UTC)this is why I don't talk to strangers,
and why I'm an unfriendly beyatch.
*points*
And people think _I'M_ strange!
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Date: 2003-07-24 02:30 pm (UTC)UGH! So basically, I yelled at a stranger, I did not talk to a stranger. I need to get a "mean face".
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Date: 2003-07-25 08:48 am (UTC)you did him a favor, perhaps he will learn from it and realize that his slipknot teeshirt does not make him goffik and many of those "faggots" would and could gladly ruin his day (2 black eyes and a fat lip. crushed ego). or perhaps be quite friendly and remind him that jocks spank eachother in the showers.... /babbling
Once i knocked purp to the ground
he came up swinging and hit me in the face 3 times (not hard, he knew i was playing).
they were there (you too) when i was a wee lad on the scene as well.
people who just sit around being caddy with no goff-cred. do themselves a disservice indeed, that's just rude and unattractive. and of all the people to do it to! [gasp]*
Re: Once i knocked purp to the ground
Date: 2003-07-25 08:49 am (UTC)*grins* Lookit how far you've come, old man!
I dunno how I feel about the phrase "Goff-cred" tho.
I was talking to Lou last night about how snotty the Boston scene is, brought out by the sheer number of clueless newbies roaming around.
But, they ARE rude and stupid, so how to we fix things? (Kill all the newbies and take all their money, so we can quit our jobs and do nothing but go out to clubs *evil grin*)
Re: Once i knocked purp to the ground
Date: 2003-07-25 09:13 am (UTC)i kinna find that annoying new people usually straighten out once they feel comfortable enouth to drop their guard a little...but some people are always dumb anyway. aah well, i try not to let it get to me, i have enough trouble not turning green and smashing things.
Re: Once i knocked purp to the ground
Date: 2003-07-25 09:20 am (UTC)PAT SMASH!
*giggle*