[Celerity]

I just spent a moment putting on my flame-proof suit, now let me interject :

I’m a 34 year old Goth. I don’t fancy myself a Vampire, so I don’t wear teeth or what-have-you. I have been known to wear false tails and wings in public (Nobody thinks they are real... Do they ?) Nor do I dress sloppily (metal t-shirts and baggy jeans are just ... sloppy.) I have spikes in my ear (as piercings) and a bit of a dark demeanor.

As far as making me attractive to the opposite sex: Yes. That’s not why I do it, but it is a benefit (Like riding a motorcycle.. it’s not done TO attract the opposite sex, but as an added bonus ? Sure !)

I can rattle off the psychological impact on those around me (I dress like to work as well, and I own my own business) and I can debate the style until someone passes out from boredom. What I would really like to point is that this style, or any style - Serves to spice things up a bit.

But beware: Goths, Steampunks, Vampires, wolves, whatever - Have a sense of humor that isn’t easy to cope with.

I speak as an Adult in the style. As a kid in the style, we all know that mostly it’s a “phase”.

[Hegewisch Dupa]

just curious - did you see when South Park dealt with Goth vs. vampire, and if so, we’re you amused?

[downwdims]

You’ve been around long enough or else i’d tell you to...well. not be around any more.

If Being an emo goth type gets you some bumper. Well I guess its worth it. But srsly, I’m fine with that until you are like 30.

At some point it’s time to grow the f up and be a man.

[Gaffer]

And what blend are you smoking today?

[TSgt]

I'll give you credit Celerity, with FR's sometimes overly prudish crowd that took some balls to share.

That said, my real respect for you comes simply from this line:

I own my own business

Something I long to do...

[TightyRighty]

I wonder how many people are laid out over their keyboards right now after reading that. So shocking!

No, not really. That was sarcasm.

[GOPJ]

I’m a 34 year old Goth. I don’t fancy myself a Vampire, so I don’t wear teeth or what-have-you. I have been known to wear false tails and wings in public (Nobody thinks they are real... Do they ?) Nor do I dress sloppily (metal t-shirts and baggy jeans are just ... sloppy.) I have spikes in my ear (as piercings) and a bit of a dark demeanor.

And you're a freeper - what a cool world.

[absolootezer0]

I’m a 34 year old Goth

i assume true goth, not scene/ emo/ mansonite wannabe type.

i wish people would understand that most goths are actualy fairly conservative- at least fiscally, we do tend to be a bit more socially.. ahem.. not so conservative. :)

[b4its2late]

You're not this guy I hope... ;-). You said you have a sense of humor!

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

In a down economy, when Mimes are losing jobs at an alarming rate, it is nice to see that Goths and Vampires have stepped in so the white makeup industry doesn’t fail.