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Forum: General 04-12-2008, 07:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,691
Posted By wonderland
Having eaten many apples, and drunk many cups of...

Having eaten many apples, and drunk many cups of coffee, I question the whole energy comparison thing. The apple may do better things for your metabolism, but I'm pretty sure I get more useable,...
Forum: Music 03-22-2008, 07:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,951
Posted By wonderland
That's the danger of downloading music... if the...

That's the danger of downloading music... if the files weren't compressed properly or are corrupted, your iPod and computer are both going to fill up really quickly. iTunes will have automatically...
Forum: Fashion 03-12-2008, 04:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,423
Posted By wonderland
Because clearly no self-respecting goth would...

Because clearly no self-respecting goth would ever wear something like a swastika or a corset to make a statement about society...

Oh, wait!
Forum: Fashion 03-11-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,423
Posted By wonderland
Right. Corsets, high heels, skirts, jewelry,...

Right. Corsets, high heels, skirts, jewelry, make up, bras... hell, even low rise jeans. You propose we wear, what, burlap sacks? I wear corsets because I really, really enjoy the way they feel. ...
Forum: Fashion 03-11-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,423
Posted By wonderland
Oh for the love of... whatever. Pretty much...

Oh for the love of... whatever.

Pretty much ALL of history is full of wretched things. I love getting all adorably dolled up in 50's attire, but think of all the African Americans and women being...
Forum: Fashion 03-11-2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,038
Posted By wonderland
I hate handbags that are shaped like non-handbag...

I hate handbags that are shaped like non-handbag things (corsets, coffins, spiders).

I've got more bags than is practical or necessary. I switch most frequently between a black leather Coach...
Forum: Music 02-25-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,668
Posted By wonderland
Ministry and K.M.F.D.M. (The WWIII album, in...

Ministry and K.M.F.D.M. (The WWIII album, in particular)
Forum: Music 01-31-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,885
Posted By wonderland
That's not metal. I promise. It is,...

That's not metal. I promise.

It is, however, the greatest thing I've ever seen in my life. I actually LOLed. I wonder who thought the swaying "dance" bit was a good idea...
Forum: Fashion 01-22-2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,838
Posted By wonderland
I really feel that a warrior princess would have...

I really feel that a warrior princess would have more pride than that.
Forum: Fashion 01-22-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 21,838
Posted By wonderland
Swirly eyeliner: Just Say No. Trust me.

Swirly eyeliner: Just Say No. Trust me.
Forum: Fashion 01-20-2008, 10:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 25,396
Posted By wonderland
My industrial didn't really bother me. I...

My industrial didn't really bother me. I remember thinking, "Hm, it does sorta hurt..." But it wasn't a bad pain, just an interesting one. That said, I recently got a tattoo on my inner wrist, and...
Forum: Fashion 01-17-2008, 06:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,072
Posted By wonderland
The dress code at Starbucks varies by location. ...

The dress code at Starbucks varies by location. Some want you to be super-conservative, some actually prefer employees to look "edgy" - it's whatever appeals to the clientele in the area.
...
Forum: General 01-15-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,886
Posted By wonderland
Mine is: http://www.myspace.com/crushtviolet ...

Mine is: http://www.myspace.com/crushtviolet

How did I miss this thread?
Forum: Music 01-10-2008, 12:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,169
Posted By wonderland
I'll sometimes refer to them as gothic metal, but...

I'll sometimes refer to them as gothic metal, but yeah, I'd say they're closer to the metal side of things. The last couple albums in particular are moving towards a more metal-y sound.
Forum: Music 01-10-2008, 06:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,169
Posted By wonderland
Type O Negative is a doom metal band with a...

Type O Negative is a doom metal band with a noticeable goth influence. Metal may have nothing to do with goth, but goth does sometimes impact and influence metal. Which is possibly why there's such...
Forum: Fashion 01-02-2008, 06:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,869
Posted By wonderland
Big, bright eyes and soft lips, done with minimal...

Big, bright eyes and soft lips, done with minimal makeup. I smudge a bit of pale gold shadow along my lashline, curl my lashes and add a bit of mascara, and use a lightly tinted lip gloss if I want...
Forum: Fashion 01-02-2008, 06:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,781
Posted By wonderland
You and my friend have, apparently, the exact...

You and my friend have, apparently, the exact same taste in t-shirts. My only complaint is that more of them ought to be black. "Dakota slate" and "natural" can bite me.
Forum: Fashion 01-01-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,781
Posted By wonderland
A friend of mine has that shirt. I adore it, and...

A friend of mine has that shirt. I adore it, and wanted it desperately, but they sold out before I got my hands on it. Flowers in the Attic is my favorite shirt, so far.
Forum: Fashion 01-01-2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,781
Posted By wonderland
I wear a lot of threadless. Ditto Dickies. Though...

I wear a lot of threadless. Ditto Dickies. Though I don't know that I have enough of an attachment to either to really call them favorites.
Forum: Fashion 01-01-2008, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,955
Posted By wonderland
Well, an elegant, simple Victorian feel would...

Well, an elegant, simple Victorian feel would probably work. I'd ignore Disney's take on the story completely and focus on the setting of the book itself.
Forum: General 01-01-2008, 03:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,117
Posted By wonderland
To rise above the things I think I need. I'm...

To rise above the things I think I need. I'm pretty sure I can survive without most of my percieved needs; ideally, I'd learn to live almost without needing anything at all.
Forum: Music 12-27-2007, 05:53 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 20,776
Posted By wonderland
I have the newest version of iTunes. iTunes for...

I have the newest version of iTunes. iTunes for a Mac does not convert WMA files without a plug-in. Either you have the plug-in, or you're running iTunes on a PC and assuming both versions are...
Forum: General 12-25-2007, 07:28 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 8,767
Posted By wonderland
What on earth does Yule have to do with...

What on earth does Yule have to do with "magick"?
Forum: Music 12-24-2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 20,776
Posted By wonderland
iTunes won't play or convert WMA files. There's...

iTunes won't play or convert WMA files. There's really no way to open a WMA file on a Mac without downloading a plug-in. And I'm pretty determined to keep my computer entirely Microsoft free, so...
Forum: Fashion 12-21-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,944
Posted By wonderland
I actually do wear chains... but I don't...

I actually do wear chains... but I don't necessarily consider them jewelry.
Forum: Music 12-21-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 20,776
Posted By wonderland
WMA makes me sad. =(

WMA makes me sad. =(
Forum: Fashion 12-21-2007, 02:59 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,378
Posted By wonderland
That's actually not true. Breasts are a display...

That's actually not true. Breasts are a display of sexual maturity, intended to attract and arouse a potential mate. They also respond visibly to arousal, becoming swollen, tender, and much more...
Forum: Fashion 12-21-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,667
Posted By wonderland
That's brilliant. Now I want a pair, just so I...

That's brilliant. Now I want a pair, just so I don't have to bat my eyelashes at friends with pockets and hope they'll hold my ID and money when we go out dancing...

Brilliant, I tell you.
Forum: Fashion 12-21-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,944
Posted By wonderland
I've got an amber and silver ring I wear every...

I've got an amber and silver ring I wear every day. And I have a thing about always wearing something on my neck. Usually it's a black pearl, set in a gold flower and strung on a piece of black...
Forum: Fashion 12-21-2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,378
Posted By wonderland
Does the fact that I used a social definition,...

Does the fact that I used a social definition, rather than a textbook definition, in any way effect this thread or the point of my statement? Does the meaning of my statement change at all? If it...
Forum: Fashion 12-21-2007, 03:41 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,378
Posted By wonderland
They aren't primary sex organs, no. But if you...

They aren't primary sex organs, no. But if you haven't discovered their secondary sexual characteristics, it's possible you're doing something wrong.
Forum: Fashion 12-20-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,378
Posted By wonderland
I'm sorry, but to say you're insulted by the idea...

I'm sorry, but to say you're insulted by the idea of sex organs being treated as sex organs is silly. I'm not running around telling women to stop breast-feeding because I think their breasts are...
Forum: Fashion 12-20-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,378
Posted By wonderland
I've always disliked that concept. Sex is fun. ...

I've always disliked that concept. Sex is fun. It becomes significantly less fun when you stop experiencing certain body parts as sexualized. Is it possible to view breasts simply as body parts...
Forum: Fashion 12-20-2007, 03:47 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,378
Posted By wonderland
Quite frankly, I wish men would keep their shirts...

Quite frankly, I wish men would keep their shirts on in public, as well.
Forum: General 12-19-2007, 04:11 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
I've noticed he doesn't actually ever say...

I've noticed he doesn't actually ever say anything, but rather seems to only list reasons why he shouldn't have to.
Forum: General 12-18-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
I live in the US, and for a while was in Canada. ...

I live in the US, and for a while was in Canada. The discussion happened at a university, and was simply about the military. It wasn't participated in by the military itself. The point was more...
Forum: General 12-17-2007, 04:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,847
Posted By wonderland
Pagan describes a huge number of religions, most...

Pagan describes a huge number of religions, most of which have nothing to do with each other. Are you interested in any particular religion, or in only those that relate somehow to occultism and/or...
Forum: General 12-16-2007, 06:04 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
...with sprinkles?!

...with sprinkles?!
Forum: General 12-15-2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
That's the most absurd thing I've heard all day. ...

That's the most absurd thing I've heard all day. Which is saying a lot. My attraction to men has nothing to do with their difference in social status. It also makes my attraction to women pretty...
Forum: General 12-15-2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
Seriously? Women are "roughly equivalent" to men...

Seriously? Women are "roughly equivalent" to men but continue to push for more? I get told on a regular basis that I can't properly do my job because I'm female. I get propositioned for sex at...
Forum: General 12-15-2007, 06:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
Also, for the record, I adore men. I think...

Also, for the record, I adore men. I think they're wonderful, and am quite fond of having them around. Nonetheless, my societal and political views are far enough from the mainstream that I fall...
Forum: General 12-15-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
Actually, the post is asking when the hell...

Actually, the post is asking when the hell feminism got to the point of chauvinism. It diferentiates people advocating the "rise of overall thought about women" but not necessarily feminists. I'm not...
Forum: General 12-15-2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
Again, my point was not that the poster is...

Again, my point was not that the poster is talking about all feminists. My point is that the post is titled and worded as though a tiny subset of feminists are representative of the group. Which is...
Forum: General 12-15-2007, 05:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
So the fact that most people are ignorant means...

So the fact that most people are ignorant means we shouldn't correct their misconceptions? I take it that applies everywhere...so goths are violent and punks are racist and blondes are cheerleaders...
Forum: General 12-15-2007, 05:03 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
Precisely my point. All feminists get judged and...

Precisely my point. All feminists get judged and labelled as though they hold the most extreme viewpoint. Which is ridiculous, and ignorant.
Forum: General 12-15-2007, 04:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,096
Posted By wonderland
Well then thank goodness chauvinism has...

Well then thank goodness chauvinism has absolutely nothing at all to do with feminism. And it's a bit of a ridiculous generalization that you posted as if it did. Perhaps you should do a bit of...
Forum: General 12-15-2007, 07:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,415
Posted By wonderland
An electronic piano, a ticket to San Diego, and...

An electronic piano, a ticket to San Diego, and the ability to change the past. Not so much to ask.
Forum: Introductions 12-14-2007, 05:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,423
Posted By wonderland
The womb...I was there once. It was nice, but I...

The womb...I was there once. It was nice, but I don't much care to return.
Forum: Introductions 12-14-2007, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,462
Posted By wonderland
they are seriously amazing...and I don't even...

they are seriously amazing...and I don't even like fries
Forum: Introductions 12-14-2007, 11:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,462
Posted By wonderland
I say you work for the Vortex and give me their...

I say you work for the Vortex and give me their recipe for sweet potato fries.
Forum: Introductions 12-14-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,462
Posted By wonderland
Aww, Little 5! Now we're definitely friends. I...

Aww, Little 5! Now we're definitely friends. I practically live there, and survive primarily on Vortex salads and Aurora coffee.
Forum: Introductions 12-14-2007, 03:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,462
Posted By wonderland
I like you already! Part of me wants to warn you...

I like you already! Part of me wants to warn you away from Atlanta, because it's...well, because it's Atlanta. And another part wants to evilly encourage you to move here, on the hope that the...
Forum: Introductions 12-13-2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,620
Posted By wonderland
Hurrah for RHPS and Alice, both are...

Hurrah for RHPS and Alice, both are fabulous...I'm actually reading a study of the Alice books right now. And Helena is an awesome song, indeed. Welcome!

Now, lets see how confusing this name...
Forum: Fashion 12-13-2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,311
Posted By wonderland
It's like Gothic Charm School all over again! ...

It's like Gothic Charm School all over again! Very cute. I know "Am I goth if..." questions are simply requests for reassurance, but they do get a bit grating after a while.
Forum: Fashion 12-13-2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,603
Posted By wonderland
you can order imp's ears from BPAL. They're...

you can order imp's ears from BPAL. They're little sample bottles that last about a month. Awesome way to try a new scent.
Forum: Fashion 12-13-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,603
Posted By wonderland
I layer either BPAL Eat Me or Antique Lace (both...

I layer either BPAL Eat Me or Antique Lace (both are vanilla based) with Bath and Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar lotion and use the Karma Komba shampoo bar by Lush. The lotion gives the oil staying...
Forum: General 12-13-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,328
Posted By wonderland
A girl once walked up to a friend and me while we...

A girl once walked up to a friend and me while we were standing in a line at Disneyland and asked if we were "like, Goth or Punk." I told her that if she had to ask, we were probably neither one.
Forum: General 12-13-2007, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,143
Posted By wonderland
I haven't bumped into it with Safari. My...

I haven't bumped into it with Safari. My computer and phone have both accessed the site just fine. But maybe I'm just trying at the wrong (right?) times?
Forum: Fashion 12-13-2007, 05:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,651
Posted By wonderland
I wear a lot of black and red lace and/or satin. ...

I wear a lot of black and red lace and/or satin. And I have several things that are trimmed with leather or fishnet. So...maybe? I can't say I've thought about it before. I've got a general...
Forum: General 12-13-2007, 05:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,328
Posted By wonderland
I try not to explain it. Generally, the word...

I try not to explain it. Generally, the word comes up around me only when other people bring it up. If someone else nearby overhears and asks, I let another person respond. Years of confusing...
Forum: General 12-12-2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 12,698
Posted By wonderland
I want in on that.

I want in on that.
Forum: Literature 12-11-2007, 08:52 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,106
Posted By wonderland
French, German, and Russian are all beautiful. ...

French, German, and Russian are all beautiful. I'm also very fond of Swedish and Old Norse, both of which I associate strongly with my childhood. Hungarian scares me, but I'd like to learn it. I...
Forum: Introductions 12-11-2007, 08:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,001
Posted By wonderland
You said KMFDM! Let's be friends!

You said KMFDM! Let's be friends!
Forum: Introductions 12-11-2007, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,027
Posted By wonderland
You are freaking adorable. I am quite fond of...

You are freaking adorable. I am quite fond of you already.

Which part of California are you from? I lived in Sonoma for a while, and actually read most of Bukowski's work while there. The hills...
Forum: General 12-11-2007, 08:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,247
Posted By wonderland
I actually hate being cold. It tends to make my...

I actually hate being cold. It tends to make my hands shake, my fingertips turn blue, and I can't ever breathe properly.

But I DO love all of the little side effects to cold weather. Holding a...
Forum: General 12-11-2007, 08:18 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 12,026
Posted By wonderland
I do laundry obsessively. Unwashed clothes make...

I do laundry obsessively. Unwashed clothes make everything feel dirty...I don't even like to have them sitting the hamper in my room. If something goes too long without being washed, I throw it...
Forum: Literature 12-09-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,855
Posted By wonderland
As far as dead Russians go, I actually prefer...

As far as dead Russians go, I actually prefer Tolstoy. Although Dostoevsky is certainly an incredible writer, I can't seem to feel a very strong emotional connection to his works. I can read them,...
Forum: Introductions 12-09-2007, 06:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,241
Posted By wonderland
This is probably the least gothic sentence that...

This is probably the least gothic sentence that has ever been posted on this site...but when I was 8, my cheerleading squad did a dance to Whoomp! (There It Is). I still know all the words, and half...
Forum: Introductions 12-09-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,995
Posted By wonderland
You should probably brush up on your definitions....

You should probably brush up on your definitions. From what I've read, I don't think you fully understand the following words and/or phrases: gothic, punk, metal, emo, industrial, closed minded,...
Forum: General 12-06-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,554
Posted By wonderland
My mother named me Kathryn because her name is...

My mother named me Kathryn because her name is Robyn, and her biological mother's name was Roselyn, and she wanted to keep with the trend. My middle name is Brooke, after Brookie Sunshine - the only...
Forum: General 12-03-2007, 11:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,532
Posted By wonderland
Not everyone who calls themselves Straight Edge...

Not everyone who calls themselves Straight Edge is an ass about it. Ditto vegetarianism and feminism. Passing arbitrary judgement on something that may be important to somebody else but has...
Forum: General 12-03-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,674
Posted By wonderland
I'm in Atlanta, which pretty much sucks. I'm...

I'm in Atlanta, which pretty much sucks. I'm originally from San Diego, which is a much better place for goth-y-type things.
Forum: General 11-29-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,395
Posted By wonderland
I keep with traditional Scandinavian religious...

I keep with traditional Scandinavian religious beliefs, although I tend to practice them in a somewhat non-traditional way. That's the best way I can think to sum it up, though I realize it doesn't...
Forum: Introductions 11-17-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,045
Posted By wonderland
Another blonde, half-blood Hungarian?! We should...

Another blonde, half-blood Hungarian?! We should be friends!
Forum: General 11-17-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,626
Posted By wonderland
I usually get told I look like...

I usually get told I look like Aurora/Cinderella/Alice/insert-favorite-blonde-Disney-character-here gone astray/in bondage/"only dead". There are many variations, but they are all essentially the...
Forum: General 11-15-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,834
Posted By wonderland
I've answered all of the questions with regard to...

I've answered all of the questions with regard to my teenage years. I don't use drugs, or drink outside of social situations, so I eliminated those sections. Have you considered adding a section on...
Forum: Introductions 11-15-2007, 07:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,084
Posted By wonderland
You own a skateshop and you're in high school? I...

You own a skateshop and you're in high school? I call bullshit.
Forum: Music 11-13-2007, 06:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,554
Posted By wonderland
If you have a Mac, you can go into your system...

If you have a Mac, you can go into your system preferences and add German as a language for your keyboard to recognize. Then you can type with umlauts to your heart's content. If you don't, you'd...
Forum: Fashion 11-13-2007, 05:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By wonderland
You're really better off sticking to the colors...

You're really better off sticking to the colors that are flattering on you, than trying to assemble at random the gothiest train case of them all. Some people look awesome in red eyeshadow, and some...
Forum: Music 11-12-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,554
Posted By wonderland
It's actually Einstürzende Neubauten if we're...

It's actually Einstürzende Neubauten if we're going to get technical. Umlaut: not just for decoration. =)
Forum: Introductions 11-08-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,937
Posted By wonderland
I like you already! The Henry Rollins mention...

I like you already! The Henry Rollins mention didn't hurt...he has his own little section of my bookshelf.

Welcome!
Forum: Whining 11-07-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By wonderland
Hitting = abuse. Whether you feel bad or not. ...

Hitting = abuse. Whether you feel bad or not. My ex used to feel terrible after putting me through a night of hell. Didn't make it not abusive, and didn't stop him from repeating it every few days...
Forum: Music 11-07-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,839
Posted By wonderland
They do seem to be getting progressively faster. ...

They do seem to be getting progressively faster. Life is Killing Me was just a little bit harder than their previous releases, and Dead Again kicks it up another notch. I'm liking it though, one of...
Forum: Introductions 11-06-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,164
Posted By wonderland
Yay for Poe, AND San Diegans. =)

Yay for Poe, AND San Diegans. =)
Forum: General 11-06-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,638
Posted By wonderland
A kid came to my house dressed as Dick Cheney in...

A kid came to my house dressed as Dick Cheney in a prison uniform...
Forum: Music 11-06-2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,839
Posted By wonderland
It's out...was released on my birthday, actually....

It's out...was released on my birthday, actually. They're my favorite band, in large part because Peter Steele's voice is amazing. If you haven't already, watch the video for I Don't Wanna Be Me,...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 11-06-2007, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
Posted By wonderland
I walked out of the theatre about 20 minutes in...

I walked out of the theatre about 20 minutes in...
Forum: Fashion 11-04-2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 23,223
Posted By wonderland
I tend to keep it fairly simple, classic, and...

I tend to keep it fairly simple, classic, and feminine, but with a bit of a twist. I'm quite fond of a hint of lace peeking out from an unexpected place (in a way completely unrelated to low-rise...
Forum: Introductions 10-31-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
Posted By wonderland
You...don't read?

You...don't read?
Forum: General 10-31-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 7,716
Posted By wonderland
Username: wonderland Subclassification:...

Username: wonderland

Subclassification: G-NOS (Goth Not Otherwise Specified)

Modus Operandi: Dances.

Musical Genres: gothic rock, metal, industrial, darkwave, horror punk, classical
...
Forum: Introductions 10-29-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,041
Posted By wonderland
Indeed it is. The city of Atlanta itself is...

Indeed it is. The city of Atlanta itself is slowly waking up to the outside world, and not quite as bad as the rest of Georgia. There's a highway that literally makes a circle around the outside of...
Forum: Introductions 10-29-2007, 07:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,041
Posted By wonderland
There's a much higher judgemental ass to normal...

There's a much higher judgemental ass to normal human ratio in the South. They're more fond of gathering together into one large, judgemental group, and they speak in very annoying accents. :)
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 10-28-2007, 05:39 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,408
Posted By wonderland
I'm guessing you've never been to a live show. ...

I'm guessing you've never been to a live show. It's actually not intended to be anything like any of those...at all. They were going for a completely different concept, reaction, and audience than...
Forum: Introductions 10-28-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,041
Posted By wonderland
Haha, the trolley to TJ...oh the fun. And the...

Haha, the trolley to TJ...oh the fun. And the hangovers.

I've yet to make up my mind about Atlanta. Lots of judgemental assholes, and very little to do. But it's such a pretty place to live,...
Forum: Introductions 10-27-2007, 06:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,041
Posted By wonderland
You've moved around as much as I have! I was...

You've moved around as much as I have! I was born in Anaheim and grew up in San Diego, but am now stuck in Atlanta. And now meeting people from SoCal makes me weirdly happy. The mountains and the...
Forum: Whining 10-26-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,481
Posted By wonderland
Thank you! Hurrah for not being insane!

Thank you! Hurrah for not being insane!
Forum: Introductions 10-26-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,041
Posted By wonderland
Welcome! What part of SoCal?

Welcome! What part of SoCal?
Forum: Music 10-25-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,525
Posted By wonderland
You should go! I saw them last night, and it was...

You should go! I saw them last night, and it was easily the best show I've seen (once the three, terrible, opening acts finished, that is). You will be sore, but it's well worth it.
Forum: Music 10-22-2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 86,052
Posted By wonderland
Concrete Blonde is an incredible band. ...

Concrete Blonde is an incredible band. Johnette's voice is beyond amazing.
Forum: Whining 10-22-2007, 07:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,481
Posted By wonderland
It's a Southern term nonetheless. I spent half...

It's a Southern term nonetheless. I spent half my childhood in Atlanta, the other half bouncing between San Diego, Sonoma, and Toronto. "Buggy" is a very uniquely Southern term, particularly among...
Forum: Whining 10-22-2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By wonderland
In doing so, you're allowing for and creating a...

In doing so, you're allowing for and creating a huge number of misconceptions about not only your personal beliefs, but also those of others. Saying that your religious beliefs are different than...
Forum: Whining 10-22-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By wonderland
A president is anyone who leads an organization,...

A president is anyone who leads an organization, university, society, collective, etc. The President is the elected executive of the United States. Same word, different meanings. Same general...
Forum: Whining 10-22-2007, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By wonderland
No, it originally meant country-dweller, in the...

No, it originally meant country-dweller, in the Latin form. However, if you research a bit, you'll find the Latin form was a common noun. Pagan, capitalized, in the form she is deriving it from, is...
Forum: Whining 10-22-2007, 05:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,803
Posted By wonderland
"Pagan" isn't a religion. It's a Christian word,...

"Pagan" isn't a religion. It's a Christian word, coined to indicate all non-Abrahamic monotheistic religions. Think of it as a descriptive word. Practitioners of Santería, Druidism, Sikhism,...
Forum: Whining 10-22-2007, 05:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,481
Posted By wonderland
"Buggy" is a Southern term, not an American one. ...

"Buggy" is a Southern term, not an American one. People in other parts of the country call it other things. Ditto "soda" and "pop" or "lunch" and "dinner". Just because you call something by a...
Forum: Music 10-21-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 639
Views: 86,052
Posted By wonderland
Mean question! If I must narrow it down... ...

Mean question! If I must narrow it down...

01. Bauhaus
02. Type O Negative
03. The Doors
04. K.M.F.D.M.
05. Metallica, but only their first three albums count.

I feel like I've just...
Forum: Whining 10-21-2007, 09:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,684
Posted By wonderland
I took a year off right in the middle of my BA. ...

I took a year off right in the middle of my BA. I was burned out on school, which has bored me since about 2nd grade. I went back much more focused and ready to be finished with school, so I could...
Forum: Whining 10-21-2007, 07:04 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,286
Posted By wonderland
VNV Nation = futurepop. They coined the term, so...

VNV Nation = futurepop. They coined the term, so I'd say they're the prime example of it.
Forum: Music 10-21-2007, 06:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,583
Posted By wonderland
LadyLucretia, you said precisely what I wanted to...

LadyLucretia, you said precisely what I wanted to say, but couldn't articulate. You win at words.
Forum: Fashion 10-21-2007, 06:49 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 87,645
Posted By wonderland
I'm both extremely pale and blonde, which mostly...

I'm both extremely pale and blonde, which mostly just means I can't get away with wearing very interesting make up. Dramatic eyeshadow or lipcolor looks garish and ridiculous on me. I could pull it...
Forum: Fashion 10-21-2007, 06:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By wonderland
Clinique you can find at pretty much any...

Clinique you can find at pretty much any department store, KMS is typically at salons and beauty supply shops.
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 10-20-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4,748
Views: 998,856
Posted By wonderland
I went to an advanced screening of 30 Days of...

I went to an advanced screening of 30 Days of Night. It was actually a hell of a lot better than I was expecting it to be.
Forum: Fashion 10-20-2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,418
Posted By wonderland
Clinique has a really good curl definer. It's...

Clinique has a really good curl definer. It's been a while since I've worn my hair wavy, so I don't remember what it's called...but they only have one. So it still shouldn't be hard to find. KMS...
Forum: Introductions 10-20-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,792
Posted By wonderland
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Whining 10-18-2007, 01:09 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 8,286
Posted By wonderland
You can't tell your friend in a nice way not to...

You can't tell your friend in a nice way not to "dress goth". It's impossible, because it's not a nice thing to do, nor is it your right to attempt it. It's very possible she genuinely enjoys her...
Forum: Whining 10-18-2007, 12:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,030
Posted By wonderland
Actually, I don't fit into any of those...

Actually, I don't fit into any of those catagories, I just think you're an ass.

And since there are plenty of bisexual people out there, in open relationships with people of both sexes,...
Forum: Whining 10-18-2007, 06:52 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,030
Posted By wonderland
So, pretty much, you're better than everyone?

So, pretty much, you're better than everyone?
Forum: Fashion 10-18-2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,000
Posted By wonderland
Imps Ears are the best way to try the scents...

Imps Ears are the best way to try the scents without actually purchasing a whole bottle. They're cheap, and actually last for a good month or so, so you've really got time to see how you like the...
Forum: Introductions 10-18-2007, 06:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,270
Posted By wonderland
Labyrinth, Lenore, AND Type O Negative?! Let's...

Labyrinth, Lenore, AND Type O Negative?! Let's be friends!

I'm going to see Type O on Wednesday...so excited!
Forum: General 10-18-2007, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,046
Posted By wonderland
Check out the literature boards, and see if...

Check out the literature boards, and see if anything there strikes you. If not, try reposting this there, perhaps with a list of current favorite books and authors so we know what you like. =)
Forum: General 10-17-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By wonderland
Have you seen Seth Green's "Leave Chris Crocker...

Have you seen Seth Green's "Leave Chris Crocker Alone" bit? I fell out of my chair.
Forum: Literature 10-17-2007, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,772
Posted By wonderland
American Gods literally took my breath away. ...

American Gods literally took my breath away. Incredible writing. I tell everybody who comes within 10 yards of me that they absolutely must read it. Then again, I'm Norse...so the characters were...
Forum: Introductions 10-17-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,947
Posted By wonderland
I would be devastated if they had regular vocals....

I would be devastated if they had regular vocals. Their music is what I put on when I want everything to be peaceful and a little eerie, when I want to drift off and think. It's incredible just as...
Forum: Introductions 10-17-2007, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,397
Posted By wonderland
Hurrah for Alice fans. =)

Hurrah for Alice fans. =)
Forum: Introductions 10-17-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,468
Posted By wonderland
Sucks to be in Georgia, no? There's pretty much...

Sucks to be in Georgia, no? There's pretty much NO scene. Although I did scream my ass off at Netherworld last night...almost made up for the lack of creepy fun the rest of the year.

Regina...
Forum: General 10-17-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,695
Posted By wonderland
Coffee. Addicted is not the word. I...

Coffee. Addicted is not the word.

I recently went home after being away for a year. I walked into the coffee shop I used to frequent, went to the counter, and the guy working put my triple...
Forum: General 10-17-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,336
Posted By wonderland
People who enjoy being mean/causing fights. ...

People who enjoy being mean/causing fights. Whether they're constantly looking for a pointless argument or going out of their way to prevent others from merging during rush hour, I just cannot stand...
Forum: Introductions 10-17-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,947
Posted By wonderland
I second the Emilie Autumn recommendation, and am...

I second the Emilie Autumn recommendation, and am suggesting Midnight Syndicate as well. Gorgeously haunting classical music...their work tends to sound like it should be the soundtrack to a dark...
Forum: General 10-16-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,307
Posted By wonderland
Is asking that you be aware of what you put onto...

Is asking that you be aware of what you put onto your body such a stretch? It's quite similar to the kids who wear Bauhaus shirts for the creepy face, but have never heard of or don't like the band....
Forum: General 10-16-2007, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,307
Posted By wonderland
I think the actions of many within the gothic...

I think the actions of many within the gothic community are what lead to that association. The subcultures themselves tend to run parallel to each other, and many of us with a vested interest in...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 10-10-2007, 04:37 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,408
Posted By wonderland
Haha! I once took a date who thought it would be...

Haha! I once took a date who thought it would be really funny to have the entire theatre wrap me in the t.p. They were only too happy to oblige, and I wound up totally covered...had there not been...
Forum: General 10-09-2007, 10:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,321
Posted By wonderland
I was raised with traditional Norse beliefs (I...

I was raised with traditional Norse beliefs (I hate the word pagan) strangely interwoven with a few odd bits of Christianity. I never got into the Christian side of things, even as a child (although...
Forum: General 10-09-2007, 07:21 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,466
Posted By wonderland
I was quite active in the vegan community for...

I was quite active in the vegan community for years, and never met a vegan who harbored any delusions about the cows they weren't eating being set free to frolic about in fields of wild daisies. ...
Forum: TV, Movies, & Games 10-07-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,408
Posted By wonderland
I think I read once that Susan Sarandon is...

I think I read once that Susan Sarandon is equally as embarrassed now. And then of course there's Rocky-guy, whose name is unimportant, and who reportedly wanted to be Hamlet someday and could never...
Forum: Introductions 10-06-2007, 10:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,335
Posted By wonderland
Aww, now you're my favorite person ever!

Aww, now you're my favorite person ever!
Forum: Introductions 10-06-2007, 10:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,335
Posted By wonderland
I somehow missed this one when I posted last...

I somehow missed this one when I posted last time!

It's very likely I'll need my own little U-Haul soon. My purse is getting progressively bigger, as I try to cram more and more books into it. ...
Forum: Music 10-06-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,632
Posted By wonderland
I agree, which isn't something I thought I'd ever...

I agree, which isn't something I thought I'd ever say. Doing justice to Tennyson can't be easy, but she pulls it off...it's gorgeous.
Forum: Introductions 10-06-2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,335
Posted By wonderland
*gasp* Is that a K.M.F.D.M. reference I see?!

*gasp* Is that a K.M.F.D.M. reference I see?!
Forum: Music 10-06-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,632
Posted By wonderland
Shallott, by Emilie Autumn. Even though she...

Shallott, by Emilie Autumn. Even though she sounds just like Tori Amos when she sings it, and that's a little strange. It's a beautiful song nonetheless.
Forum: Introductions 10-06-2007, 06:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,335
Posted By wonderland
I'm officially excited, perhaps I'll cheat, skip...

I'm officially excited, perhaps I'll cheat, skip to the back, and read that one first! My problem is that the book weighs as much as a small house, and so is very difficult to carry around with me. ...
Forum: Politics 10-05-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,793
Posted By wonderland
I think the War on Terror has everything to do...

I think the War on Terror has everything to do with terror. It's been largely about the administration's ability to capitalize on it, to use the threat of terrorism to convince otherwise moderate...
Forum: Introductions 10-05-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,335
Posted By wonderland
I actually just got my hands on a freakishly huge...

I actually just got my hands on a freakishly huge collection of his work last weekend. It includes Lair, one of the few I haven't read already...should I be really excited about that one?
Forum: Music 10-05-2007, 07:01 AM
Replies: 369
Views: 68,287
Posted By wonderland
Tori Amos, Puscifer, K.M.F.D.M., Regina Spektor...

Tori Amos, Puscifer, K.M.F.D.M., Regina Spektor (they play her at work, and I can't help it!), Tom Waits, Bedouin Soundclash...

I'm also a huge fan of Metallica's first three albums.
Forum: Fashion 10-05-2007, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,474
Posted By wonderland
Pretty! So pretty it makes me want to shop! ...

Pretty! So pretty it makes me want to shop! That's bad news for my bank account. =(
Forum: Whining 10-05-2007, 06:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,116
Posted By wonderland
Wait...the guy put his unsecured computer on an...

Wait...the guy put his unsecured computer on an open network, gave the hackers access, and invited them in? Of course they were able to hack it. It was laid out on a platter with cream sauce. ...
Forum: Whining 10-04-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,116
Posted By wonderland
That's quite untrue. Not only does the Unix...

That's quite untrue. Not only does the Unix platform make OS X a pretty difficult break, there are also many people out there who would love to crack it open. For the glory of it all, if nothing...
Forum: Introductions 10-04-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,171
Posted By wonderland
I like you. I'm ridiculously new here, so that...

I like you. I'm ridiculously new here, so that doesn't carry any weight at all. But I thought I'd share nonetheless. Let's be friends.
Forum: Fashion 10-04-2007, 03:16 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,249
Posted By wonderland
Alice. A vaguely American McGee-y Alice, with a...

Alice. A vaguely American McGee-y Alice, with a blood spattered apron, bandaged wrists, and stuffed white rabbit I've rolled around in the dirt and ripped an eye off of (poor bunny). Sucks that I'm...
Forum: Introductions 10-03-2007, 06:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,335
Posted By wonderland
I went to Rocky Horror every week for almost five...

I went to Rocky Horror every week for almost five years...that movie is embedded into my subconscious, I swear. The Woman in Black is supposed to be amazing, I'm jealous!
Forum: Introductions 10-02-2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,335
Posted By wonderland
An intro, before I begin crashing all of your conversations

Being a new kid makes me incredibly nervous, so I'm sticking to the posted questions...

01. What do you do? (Hobbies, job)

I'm a professional computer geek, lucky enough to work for a company...
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