Define 'goth'

Raz · 8th October 2003, 22:08

is there a true definition of goth?

SSJ4 Gogitta · 8th October 2003, 22:11

1 capitalized : a member of a Germanic people that in ancient times dwelt between the Elbe and the Vistula and in the early centuries of the Christian era overran the Roman Empire — see OSTROGOTH, VISIGOTH
2 capitalized : a native of the Swedish provinces of Gotland and Vestergotland
3 : a person totally lacking in culture or refinement : BARBARIAN

WomanOfHeart · 8th October 2003, 22:12

goth:
: 1. A style of rock music that often evokes bleak, lugubrious imagery.
2. A performer or follower of this style of music.

Raz · 8th October 2003, 22:48

So anyway, anyone who does not require dictionary.com for all their intelligence.

No offence intended but there are many definitions on there, none of them solid definitions.

Spaceman42 · 8th October 2003, 22:51

Goth? Uh... Hmm. Good question.

k_rock923 · 8th October 2003, 22:52

some people know goth as a time period, some as a style. i prefer to think of it as a state of mind. ok. thats i start. ill get back to you when i figure out exactly how to put this into words.

Hollow · 8th October 2003, 23:08

Goth Hunting its funny,

whiteflip · 9th October 2003, 06:24

That goth style movie that came out, Underworld, is awesomely supprising. Plus the chick is damn hot! Hot gothic chicks are hotter than hot non gothic chicks in my opinion.

Timzone8 · 9th October 2003, 08:08

Some people would refer Goth, goth's as people who dress in black...yada yada..., where that came from I don't know.
But i'm pretty sure Goth was the name of something to do with ancient Germany buildings and somehow it changed over the years due to trends.

griffinn · 9th October 2003, 08:13

"Goth" is "golf" said with a lisp.

Timzone8 · 9th October 2003, 08:18

lol...

lil vixen · 10th October 2003, 18:40

Quote:

Originally posted by griffinn
"Goth" is "golf" said with a lisp.

LOL

webthing · 10th October 2003, 21:12

goth:

Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
LP Warner 1871-2 (US 1970)

Tony Iommi - Lead Guitar & Keyboards
Geezer Butler - Bass
Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals
Bill Ward - Drums

PIC

1. Black Sabbath (6:18)
2. The Wizard (4:21)
3. Behind the Wall of Sleep (3:37)
4. N.I.B. (6:04)
5. Evil Woman (3:22)
6. Sleeping Village (10:43)
7. Warning (3:31)
8. Wicked World (4:43)

http://www.black-sabbath.de/lyrics/first.htm

Ozzy and his mates were inspired by their own dark and depressive lives and films by director Mario Bava.

depressive

Black Sabbath

Mario Bava Web Page

more stuff

This is just one of the many definitions of goth.

The best new goth?

Type-O-Negitive

Zakk Wylde

Iron Maiden

2. goth: goth girl;

saturnus · 10th October 2003, 22:54

The gothic way of life is based on popular horror stories such as Stoker's Dracula. Tis a lifestyle based on the thrill of visiting a graveyard by night, which makes horror movies popular. So a goth is to dress in black like Dracula, show interest in pagan rituals like witches and be fascinated with piercing spears through maidens like elizabeth bathory.

dylman · 10th October 2003, 23:40

Goths dissolve when exposed to sunlight, although excessive amounts of makeup and black lace are known to counteract this. They are mainly to be found on university campuses, but outbreaks can occur almost anywhere, especially where there is a lack of cheerful music. Goths are considered to be mostly harmless, until they grow up to become social workers, when they should be avoided at all costs.

marvinbarcelona · 10th October 2003, 23:40

Bunch of middle-class brats, who don't know how to rebel...can't stand feckin' goths.

saturnus · 11th October 2003, 00:46

what makes you think so?

8th October 2003, 22:08	#1
Raz Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,470	Define 'goth' is there a true definition of goth?

8th October 2003, 22:52	#6
k_rock923 \m/ (Forum King) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: /bin/bash Posts: 7,850	some people know goth as a time period, some as a style. i prefer to think of it as a state of mind. ok. thats i start. ill get back to you when i figure out exactly how to put this into words. Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.

8th October 2003, 23:08	#7
Hollow Major Dude Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Baker Lab, Ithaca NY Posts: 1,128	Goth Hunting its funny, The moon is made of cheese. Oh for some tasty moon cheese. www.redtetrahedron.org

9th October 2003, 06:24	#8
whiteflip Post Master General (Forum King) Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Seattle, Now Las Vegas Posts: 6,032	That goth style movie that came out, Underworld, is awesomely supprising. Plus the chick is damn hot! Hot gothic chicks are hotter than hot non gothic chicks in my opinion. I'm Back?

9th October 2003, 08:13	#10
griffinn Court Jester (Forum King) Join Date: May 2000 Location: Your local toystore Posts: 3,501	"Goth" is "golf" said with a lisp. The smiley slot machine! \| Quotable Blog

8th October 2003, 22:11	#2
SSJ4 Gogitta Followed by Gnomes (Forum King) Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: West Virginia Googolplex: 10^10¹°° FB:/SSJ4.DominusDeus DeviantArt: DominusDeus XboX GT: A Wild Meeseeks Playstation 4: DominusDeus Posts: 7,162	1 capitalized : a member of a Germanic people that in ancient times dwelt between the Elbe and the Vistula and in the early centuries of the Christian era overran the Roman Empire — see OSTROGOTH, VISIGOTH 2 capitalized : a native of the Swedish provinces of Gotland and Vestergotland 3 : a person totally lacking in culture or refinement : BARBARIAN

8th October 2003, 22:12	#3
WomanOfHeart Major Dudette Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Somewhere no one can find me...in my own head. Posts: 978	goth: : 1. A style of rock music that often evokes bleak, lugubrious imagery. 2. A performer or follower of this style of music.

8th October 2003, 22:48	#4
Raz Forum King Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Manchester Posts: 6,470	So anyway, anyone who does not require dictionary.com for all their intelligence. No offence intended but there are many definitions on there, none of them solid definitions.

8th October 2003, 22:51	#5
Spaceman42 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13	Goth? Uh... Hmm. Good question.

9th October 2003, 08:08	#9
Timzone8 Major Dude Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 569	Some people would refer Goth, goth's as people who dress in black...yada yada..., where that came from I don't know. But i'm pretty sure Goth was the name of something to do with ancient Germany buildings and somehow it changed over the years due to trends.

9th October 2003, 08:18	#11
Timzone8 Major Dude Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 569	lol...

10th October 2003, 21:12	#13
webthing Forum King Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South Central Pennsylvania USA Posts: 2,653	goth: Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath LP Warner 1871-2 (US 1970) Tony Iommi - Lead Guitar & Keyboards Geezer Butler - Bass Ozzy Osbourne - Vocals Bill Ward - Drums PIC 1. Black Sabbath (6:18) 2. The Wizard (4:21) 3. Behind the Wall of Sleep (3:37) 4. N.I.B. (6:04) 5. Evil Woman (3:22) 6. Sleeping Village (10:43) 7. Warning (3:31) 8. Wicked World (4:43) http://www.black-sabbath.de/lyrics/first.htm Ozzy and his mates were inspired by their own dark and depressive lives and films by director Mario Bava. depressive Black Sabbath Mario Bava Web Page more stuff This is just one of the many definitions of goth. The best new goth? Type-O-Negitive Zakk Wylde Iron Maiden 2. goth: goth girl;

10th October 2003, 22:54	#14
saturnus Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 17	The gothic way of life is based on popular horror stories such as Stoker's Dracula. Tis a lifestyle based on the thrill of visiting a graveyard by night, which makes horror movies popular. So a goth is to dress in black like Dracula, show interest in pagan rituals like witches and be fascinated with piercing spears through maidens like elizabeth bathory.

10th October 2003, 23:40	#15
dylman Forum King Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Hawarden Posts: 2,115	Goths dissolve when exposed to sunlight, although excessive amounts of makeup and black lace are known to counteract this. They are mainly to be found on university campuses, but outbreaks can occur almost anywhere, especially where there is a lack of cheerful music. Goths are considered to be mostly harmless, until they grow up to become social workers, when they should be avoided at all costs. There's no need to tell me when I'm right; I operate on that principle exclusively and with absolute certainty

10th October 2003, 23:40	#16
marvinbarcelona Major Dude Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: m/cr, UK Posts: 1,143	Bunch of middle-class brats, who don't know how to rebel...can't stand feckin' goths. It's been said that I could start an arguement in an empty room.....I see no reason to disbelieve this.

11th October 2003, 00:46	#17
saturnus Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Netherlands Posts: 17	what makes you think so?

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