Hi everyone

weirdgirl · 08-21-2009, 08:14 PM

Another new person here and kind of new to goth as well. That's it, I guess.

DepthsofSpace · 08-21-2009, 08:18 PM

Welcome! New to Goth you say? That is excellent. This site has a great amount of references on here to help you learn more about the subculture and there are friendly people here that will help you out.

What sort of music do you listen to? I'm sure I can introduce you to some bands you will enjoy.

(there's a list of questions in the forum sticky that you can fill out as well, helps us learn a bit about you)

weirdgirl · 08-21-2009, 08:22 PM

I listen to mostly 80s New Wave and 80s Italo/Euro Disco and some Rock.

Lord Whiskerton · 08-21-2009, 08:37 PM

Welcome to the boards, madam! Would you like to fill out the questionnaire we have here so that we may know a bit more about you?

DepthsofSpace · 08-21-2009, 08:40 PM

Okay, you are a keeper.. ^.^

Concerning New Wave.. any particular bands? I'm partial to The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Cars, New Order and even a bit of the Pet Shop Boys myself.

weirdgirl · 08-21-2009, 08:42 PM

Ok, here's that survey, since for some reason I'm shy tonight.

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

I used to be a student, but unfortunately I had to drop out, and I'm unemployed.

In my spare time I listen to music, play old school video games, write, read random books and watch old movies.

2. Where are you from?

Right now I live in California, but I'm moving back to Wisconsin, where I was born and grew up.

3. Who is your favorite author?

I don't really have one.

4. What are your favorite films?

Any old movies, even silent ones! My favorite one is probably Santa Claus Conquers The Martians.

5. What music do you want played at your wedding?

Something that would realllllllyyyyy freak everyone out

6. At your funeral?

The same!

7. This IS a gothic website, so... how do you want to die?

Hmmm, I don't know. I have so many answers, but can't think of even one right now. Typical. No, wait, got one: having a heart attack after attempting to beat Donkey Kong for two months straight. Or getting hit in the face by Matthew Lesko with one of his books and falling down on the concrete then my skull cracks open and my brain and some blood spills out of it.

8. What kind of casket would you want?

Black leather on the outside with a glittery purple inside

9. What's your FAVORITE outfit?

I don't have one, all my clothes suck

10. What's one thing you miss about being a little kid?

Being able to act like a kid and get away with it

11. What's your favorite band?

Don't have one!

12. What kind of education do you have? What is/was/will be your major?

I completed only one year of college. My major was foreign languages but I switched to music.

13. Why did you join?

To learn more about Goth culture

14. If the first 13 questions didn't give it away. What is your gender?

Female!

DRM · 08-21-2009, 08:44 PM

Why did you have to drop out?

weirdgirl · 08-21-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DepthsofSpace

Okay, you are a keeper.. ^.^

Concerning New Wave.. any particular bands? I'm partial to The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Cars, New Order and even a bit of the Pet Shop Boys myself.

I listen to all of those band you mentioned, except The Cars. Some of the other bands I listen to are Heaven 17, The Human League, Duran Duran, Falco, and even some from Europe like Videosex and Indochine!

weirdgirl · 08-21-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DRM

Why did you have to drop out?

Because I had to move back to Wisconsin due to some financial issues here.

Saya · 08-21-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by weirdgirl

Hmmm, I don't know. I have so many answers, but can't think of even one right now. Typical. No, wait, got one: having a heart attack after attempting to beat Donkey Kong for two months straight. Or getting hit in the face by Matthew Lesko with one of his books and falling down on the concrete then my skull cracks open and my brain and some blood spills out of it.

I gotta lay off the cartoons.

I see you like old movies, and from what I can tell old bad movies. MST3K fan?

DepthsofSpace · 08-21-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by weirdgirl

I listen to all of those band you mentioned, except The Cars. Some of the other bands I listen to are Heaven 17, The Human League, Duran Duran, Falco, and even some from Europe like Videosex and Indochine!

I have heard some of Duran Duran and liked it.. I'll make a note to look up the other bands later on. I love listening to new things. =)

And I understand the whole financial thing with school. I ended up joining the Navy to finish up my degree, but hey, I should be able to start work on my doctorate once I finish my first tour.

Enjoy the forums!

(BTW, being murdered by Matthew Lesko would be fuckin' epic.)

weirdgirl · 08-21-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Saya

I gotta lay off the cartoons.

I see you like old movies, and from what I can tell old bad movies. MST3K fan?

lol! Don't remind me of that game, I might be tempted to stay up until 5 in the morning just to beat one level!

I used to watch MST3K as a kid, but I don't anymore

I should find some episodes on YouTube

weirdgirl · 08-21-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DepthsofSpace

I have heard some of Duran Duran and liked it.. I'll make a note to look up the other bands later on. I love listening to new things. =)

And I understand the whole financial thing with school. I ended up joining the Navy to finish up my degree, but hey, I should be able to start work on my doctorate once I finish my first tour.

Enjoy the forums!

(BTW, being murdered by Matthew Lesko would be fuckin' epic.)

Oh man, I could show you a bunch of different 80s music! Especially if you don't mind if some of it is not in English!

Igor · 08-23-2009, 04:44 PM

Weird bit of music trivia, the correct term for New Wave is New Romantic. The idea was to depart from the acid rock of the '70s and return to the crooning, showmanship of the big band era. Anyhow, I also love the old school '80s bands. If you like Duran Duran, then maybe you might be interested in a side project they did called Arcadia. They dyed their hair black and, well, gothed it up a bit. Their album is a nice gateway from new Romantic to Goth as it straddles the line between.

Also, sounds like you may have the potential to be a perky or candy goth. Are you happy a lot, exuberant, vivacious? Just because you're goth does not mean you have to be miserable. That is a gross misconception.

Anyhow, hello.

weirdgirl · 08-23-2009, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Igor

Weird bit of music trivia, the correct term for New Wave is New Romantic. The idea was to depart from the acid rock of the '70s and return to the crooning, showmanship of the big band era. Anyhow, I also love the old school '80s bands. If you like Duran Duran, then maybe you might be interested in a side project they did called Arcadia. They dyed their hair black and, well, gothed it up a bit. Their album is a nice gateway from new Romantic to Goth as it straddles the line between.

Also, sounds like you may have the potential to be a perky or candy goth. Are you happy a lot, exuberant, vivacious? Just because you're goth does not mean you have to be miserable. That is a gross misconception.

Anyhow, hello.

I thought New Wave and New Romantic were two different genres, but just closely related. I've heard of Arcardia and have their album, it was ok. I am trying to be perky/glitter goth because it suits me the best, but I tried to ask for some fashion tips because I couldn't find any online, but the people who replyed to my post just accused me of labeling myself. How lovely.

Saya · 08-23-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by weirdgirl

lol! Don't remind me of that game, I might be tempted to stay up until 5 in the morning just to beat one level!

I used to watch MST3K as a kid, but I don't anymore

I should find some episodes on YouTube

Say no more, say no more.

As for the glittery goth thing, don't take it personally, its just that while I haven't run into it for a long time, people would just think of all these different types of goths and its just weird and kinda sad to put yourself in a tiny box like that, although I'm sure thats not what you meant to do. I think the best advice given was just do what you want to do ^_^