What is a Punk?

FRED HALE SR. · 11-14-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I heard she molested Macaulay Culkin when she was on an acid trip once.

Michael Jackson used to throw some great parties.

The Batlord · 11-14-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger ?

She got some plastic surgery, and now she looks like this:

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Newkie · 11-14-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Seems to me that a punk should be someone who doesn't really mind what society thinks of them and doesn't really bother with trying to label themselves, which would therefore defeat the purpose of calling yourself a punk or listening to certain music or wearing certain clothing that supposedly identifies you as a punk.

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Isbjørn · 11-18-2012, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

Seems to me that a punk should be someone who doesn't really mind what society thinks of them and doesn't really bother with trying to label themselves, which would therefore defeat the purpose of calling yourself a punk or listening to certain music or wearing certain clothing that supposedly identifies you as a punk.

But if they don't listen to punk music or wear punky clothing, do ther really fit into the punk subculture? I think punks need music, clothing and punky attitude combined.

Newkie · 11-18-2012, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Briks

But if they don't listen to punk music or wear punky clothing, do ther really fit into the punk subculture? I think punks need music, clothing and punky attitude combined.

For me individuality and personal choice are key aspects to the whole Punk subculture, by wearing the clothing that society associates with "punk" or that other "punks" associate with being punk for the sake of attempting to look punk, you're defeating the whole idea. If you're wearing it because you want to then that's fine...just the same as if you don't want to have anything to do with "punk fashion."

Rjinn · 11-18-2012, 05:48 AM

Depends what you mean. Commercial or anarchist?

I mean, it can just be about the attitude, or the image of a punk.

Personally I think it has a lot to do with rebelliousness.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 11-18-2012, 06:16 AM

A punk in 2012 is someone who's totally deluded that a dead scene still exists.

Because when the punk thing did happen you had all these bands coming out saying 'Wow I wish music was like it was 35 years ago'. That's totally punk rock.

Neapolitan · 11-18-2012, 10:50 PM

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“I always thought a punk was somebody who took it ...”—William S. Burroughs.

Yeah you pull that quote out every time there is a discussion about Punk music. Let's put it into perspective though you talking about a guy who danced the Charlseton, was a groovy writer for Beatniks commenting about underground music scene in his retirement years. But seriously when did he say that - before or after the year Punk broke?

**Janszoon** · 11-18-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Neapolitan

Yeah you pull that quote out every time there is a discussion about Punk music. Let's put it into perspective though you talking about a guy who danced the Charlseton, was a groovy writer for Beatniks commenting about underground music scene in his retirement years. But seriously when did he say that - before or after the year Punk broke?

I think I've quoted it one other time, that's hardly "every time there is a discussion about Punk music" (and Burroughs was bit young to be dancing the Charleston by the way). I believe it was a comment he made in the 70s or 80s with regards to the style of music, but honestly, who gives a shit? It's just a humorous remark.

Surell · 11-18-2012, 11:28 PM

it's punker.

11-18-2012, 05:48 AM	#16 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	Depends what you mean. Commercial or anarchist? I mean, it can just be about the attitude, or the image of a punk. Personally I think it has a lot to do with rebelliousness. __________________ last.fm

11-18-2012, 06:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	A punk in 2012 is someone who's totally deluded that a dead scene still exists. Because when the punk thing did happen you had all these bands coming out saying 'Wow I wish music was like it was 35 years ago'. That's totally punk rock. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.