Goth Challenge Day 4

Day 4 – Name a stereotype or cliche you can relate to.

There are oh so many little goth stereotypes. I think all goths dable a little in more than a few of these sub-genres of goth. By examinining each type and comparing them to my personal tastes, I will determine exactly what conglomeration of the types I am.

• I like the music of the Trad Goth, but that's as far as I can relate to that particular stereotype.
  Not me.
  
• I also like the music associated with the Romantic Goth, and I do enjoy " the dark, sensual and mysterious world of Gothic created by Victorian literature and subsequent movies." I also find dead roses, crumbling graveyards and old skulls to be exquisitely beautiful. This is pretty much me in my baby bat days. I still do have leanings toward this sub-genre, but I've evolved past this narrow definition.
  Partially me. 
  
• Cyber Goth is so not me. I like a small cross-section of this music, but that's as far as it goes.
  Definitely not me.
  
• I think all goths have a touch of Fetish Goth in them. I certainly do. I love wearing corsets and some of the less severe bondage gear. It is fun, and sexy.
  Partially me. 
  
• I am very liberal in my politics, including peace, protecting the earth, and tolerance. I also do have crystals around my home and I do burn sage to cleanse things... and I like the music listed with this sub-genere, so, I guess that means I am a bit of a Hippie Goth. But I'm not really into the look or full-on hippie lifestyle.
  A bit me. 
  
• J-goth... I like anime, but I don't really get into the Lolita thing. It's a little to... well, childish I guess, for me.
  Not me. 
  
• I like some of the music associated with the Rivethead sub-genre, but that's as far as I get into this stereotype.
  A tiny bit me. 
  
• My six and a half year old daughter is a Perky Goth. I am decidely not.
  Not me at all. 
• I have my down days, and sometimes I prefer shadowy corners in goth clubs, but that's only because I can't dance. Mopey Goth is not for me. And honestly, other than angst-ridden teens and hot topic poseurs, I don't think any real goth falls into this category.
  Very much not me. 
  
• Huh, I would have said I'm not a Deathrocker, but I do like the bands and artists mentioned, and I truly love horror films - especially the cheesy ones. So I gues I have a touch of Deathrocker in me after all.
  Surprisingly, yes, a little me.
  
• Baby bat.
  No.
  
• I have a nice full-time career, and therefore am definitely a Corp Goth. For a while being a goth at work was not easy, and was frowned upon by the higher-ups. But the lovable Abby Scuito, the smart and gregarious goth forensic scientist on the show NCIS has changed things for me. Now the government people with whom I work think it's cool that they have their very own government goth girl.
  Very much me.
  
• Ah, the Victorian Goth. This is where my heart lies. The clothes, the literature, the history, the music... *happy sigh*. I wish I had the money for a propper Victorian Goth wardrobe. I would love to dress that way often.
  Very much me.
• I am also a good deal Medieval Goth. I have a degree in Medieval Literature with a minor in history... And as the description says, I have "an enormous sense of history, and may also be found in museums, castles, churches and ancient monuments. And when [I] go to cemeteries, [I] actually look at the names and dates on the gravestones..... and live in a house filled with pre-Raphaelite prints..."
  Very much me. 
  
• Not really a Metalhead, though I do like a small sampling of the music.
  Not me. 
  
• Emo Goth.
  No.
  
• Vampire Goths are "pale, brooding, adverse to sunlight and attracted to strange period clothing." Yes. And I do love vampires.
  Partially me.
  
• I have a tiny smattering of Geek Goth in me and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
  A tiny bit me.
  
• I like polkadot dresses, and old horror movies, and a little bit of 50s loungieness. So, I guess there is a tiny bit of Gothabilly in me.
  A tiny bit me.
  
• Caberet Goth? Yes, but in moderation.
  Partially me.
  
• I find the concept of Steampunk goth interesting, but I'm not obsessed with Jules Vern, and I abhor the browns and bronzes favored by this sub-genre.
  No brown, thank you. 
  
• I do love fantasy literature, and have a sizable collection of Brian Froud books. And I do have some old sets of wings - which I've since handed over to my daughter. So, there is a bit of Faerie Goth in me as well.
  Partially me. 
• While interesting and exotic, Tribal Goth is not for me.
  No, thank you. 

So, while i have little bits and pieces of many kinds of the various goth sub-genres in me, I primarily relate to and identify with: Victorian, Medieval, Corporate, Romantic, Fetish, Vampire and Faery.

My daughter and me in 2005