Post #2138817

2026-01-14 03:27 UTC

Funny you should ask that, I was just trawling around looking for memes to post on !gothindustrial@lemmy.world and came across this classic image: ![](https://media.piefed.social/posts/XX/sR/XXsRaOzlTeBtTWv.jpg) It's from like 2007 but still got a lot of truth. See here for a breakdown of the various "stereotypes" of goth types by the same artist, many of which do not involve monochrome: https://www.deviantart.com/trellia/gallery/25271332/goth-stereo-types If you check out pics from last summer's Wave Gotik Treffen, you'll notice that yeah, black is the baseline but it's not exclusive: https://piefed.social/post/883617 As for your question "why?" idk but wikipedia says: > The anchor that holds all elements of dark culture together can be viewed as the color black with all its associated symbolism. It is seen as an expression of seriousness, darkness and mysticism, but also of hopelessness and emptiness, melancholy, as well as its association with mourning and death.[2][6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_culture But a lot of tradgoths will say you don't have to dress or act any certain way to be "goth", you just gotta enjoy the music. idk tho, I'm more into industrial!

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@Pudutr0n@lemmy.world 2026-01-14 04:53

This is a great answer. I appreciate you taking the time to explain clearly, link references and fish up the image. This is something I really knew nothing about and am legit amazed. Thank you so much! (Assuming you are/were a goth) May I ask what makes darkness really appealing to you? I mean I guess we all enjoy some darkness and I've had my dark times so I can understand a bit but umm... Could be wrong but I feel like darkness speaks to those who have a lot of anger or sadness somewhere. Does that make sense? I also have the preconceived notion that goth culture has to do with rebellion / reappropriation of ostracism / exile / Thanos aka desire for death / ~~Demon worship?~~ and similar drives. Does this sound right to you? How would you put it? Just trying to understand how the world looks like for a goth.

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@Eldritch@piefed.world 2026-01-14 19:17

Yup, the original look was individual expression and rebellion. Treating it as a uniform or mandatory style is antithetical. Dress as black as your soul, or just wear T-shirt and jeans. It shouldn't impact your cred. And if it does then your trying to join an adjacent clique. Or someone just aping the style above all else.

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@Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2026-01-15 12:26

Lol for cyber goth

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@sem@piefed.blahaj.zone 2026-01-15 02:20

How do scene kids relate to this image? Descend from emo?

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