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[theguywith-ahat]

Wrench steals a Kerfus

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[lost-found]

Just here to drop a selfie

[stairs-feooff]

An Open Letter to White Emo Kids

When I was thirteen years old, I googled ‘how to be emo.’ The music, the aesthetics, the darkness of it all captivated me. There was transgression there, with boys in makeup and girls who weren’t ashamed to be bisexual. The online emo community on google plus (anyone else remember google plus? Just me?) took me in with open arms. I was allowed to be depressed, I didn’t have to hide my burgeoning sexuality or the starts of my struggle with depression, something I now know was caused by intense amounts of dysphoria and life in an abusive and queerphobic household.

Only, there was one problem. I wasn’t white. 

Certainly, nobody would say they had an issue with me being Latino to my face. Most people in the scene genuinely believed they were not racist. After all, they loved Latino people, they thought the guys in Pierce the Veil were so hot. They appreciated the culture too, sombreros and maracas were the full extent of Mexican culture, right? 

But to be emo, you had to be pale. I remember Onision saying that Black people couldn’t pull off emo, and while everyone I knew talked about how horrible he was for saying that, they all secretly believed it. The emo kids I knew stayed out of the sun, they wore long sleeves to stay whiter and some on the more goth side carried around parasols. It was just part of the gothic, to stay white and dead looking. I hid myself from the sun, my skin tanned quickly and well, we couldn’t have that. 

Every guide on emo aesthetics emphasized stick straight hair. Every emo kid I knew reinforced that idea. I begged my mom for a relaxer, she refused. It was alright, I figured out how to damage my hair well enough on my own. Pete Wentz kept his hair straight, spent his time with a flat iron to press down the curls that made him inpalatable to white suburban teenagers. I could too. The burns, the split ends, the fact that my hair didn’t start to return to its natural texture until I cut several inches off this year, that was the sacrifice kids like me needed to take to come into the scene. If not, you would be made fun of. You’d be compared to Ray Toro, everyone’s favorite ‘princess fro fro.’ He was Puerto Rican, just like me. No one talked about that, beyond whispering it around like a dirty secret. No one acknowledged his pride in his country, mirrored by my own pride instilled in me from my mother. Every piece of him, every feature identifiable as nonwhite was sneered at. His hair, his nose, his lips, the white kids said he was the ugly one because of them. I was too, I suppose. 

That was back in 2014. I remember it vividly, still.

Turn back the clock to the early 1980s. Dischord records has just signed seminal emo group, Rites of Spring. There is change in the humid Washington DC Summer air. A new genre would be born from it, branching from the existing hardcore movement. To say Dischord records created emo would be no exaggeration. Without them, the music all of us in the scene know and love would be nonexistent. Dischord was seminal in the scene, Dischord was also founded by Ian MacKeye, vocalist for Minor Threat and later, Fugazi. 

Minor Threat is not emo in the tradional sense. Musically, it’s similar to punk and hardcore groups of the time, lacking the distinct musical flourishes of MacKeye’s later emo group, Fugazi. Still, Minor Threat helped shape the hardcore scene emo was born from and created the record label that signed Rites of Spring, the first emo band. Fugazi is legendary in first and second wave emo circles, influencing bands like Thursday. MacKeye’s stamp on emo is inescapable, even in the third wave. MacKeye also penned the song: Guilty of Being White. 

Guilty of Being White is a minute of MacKeye complaining about systemic racism - or rather, being blamed for systemic racism. He’s sorry for being white, he’s so so sorry, don’t you feel sorry for him, a white man in the 1980s? Isn’t it horrible that white people are blamed for systemic inequality? Isn’t it horrible that he actually has to put work into allyship with people of color? 

MacKeye says he never meant for the song to seem racist. Surely, the fact that it’s become a favorite of white power groups is a coincidence. 

All that is to say, racism was baked into emo from the very beginning. The label that created the genre was founded by white men with very clear issues with racism, even if they did not see it that way. Pete Wentz flat ironing his Black hair and Tyler Joseph refusing to say he’s influenced by rap aren’t bugs unique to the third wave. Instead, they’re features of the genre. 

Now, I’m not writing this to ‘cancel’ emo. I love emo dearly, I still consider myself emo. It, in every wave, is my favorite genre of music. Rites of Spring, Jawbreaker, My Chemical Romance, these bands have shaped my life like no other. Through emo I have met some of my best friends, white and nonwhite alike. Emo allowed me to express my gender and sexuality freely. Emo changed my life for the better, and it continues to do so. No, I am not writing this to cancel emo, whatever that means. Instead, it is because I love the genre so much that I feel the need to point out its flaws, its shielding and harboring of racism since Dischord herself began. 

They say you should end essays like this with a call to action. Personally, I don’t know what I can say that hasn’t been reiterated a thousand times. Really, what am I supposed to say here? Stop being racist? I, like so many other people of color both in and out of the scene are tired of telling white people to do just that over and over. We are tired of seeing white people stop saying what isn’t acceptable anymore, not due to any sort of active unpacking of white supremacy on their part but simply out of a wish to not be ostracized. I am tired of going to emo spaces outside my friend groups and explaining to white thirty year olds what racism is, over and over and over again ad infinitum. I am tired of seeing white people try and take the lead on discussions of racism, whether it is to rapidly assert ‘im not racist but-‘ or to be on the opposite extreme, to jump the gun and form a dog-eat-dog circus, where the end goal is not to actually form a safe place for people of color but to prove how not racist they are. I am tired of watching white people jump on whatever they can to demonize people of color in the scene. I am tired of watching nuanced conversations about racism and complicitness in racism be overshadowed by people upset their pet white man isn’t going to kiss their other pet white man anymore. I am tired of watching children be called slurs. 

Perhaps my frustration is coming loose. It’s hard to be in the middle of all this and not be frustrated. At this point, I am disillusioned. These conversations are seemingly brought up every month, and yet, there is no systemic change. All I can say is I hope that one day, emo becomes actively hostile to racism and racists. Perhaps being aware that racism has been integral to the scene since the beginning is a good place to start. 

[g0dforb1d]

Q: what your muse will notice about mine.

01. WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE.

Pretty! Insanely androgynous, almost like he's from the wrong time period. Looks very much like the early gender non conforming punk rockers from the 80's. Has delicate features on a tradionally masculine build, broad shoulders but lush plump lips. Very much a rockstar by how slim he is and how sickly he can look depending on if he's stuck in the studio or not. Also has hair that most women would envy to have, long and preemed and highly taken care of.

02. WHAT THEY SMELL LIKE.

Kind of gross... Hints of his natural musk along with cheap cigarettes along with a lingering smell of whatever booze he drank last night. If it's off season and he needs a day job to keep himself occupied, he'll smell more like body spray and body odor and sweat.

03. WHAT THEY TASTE LIKE.

Sickly sweet. Has a habit to keep hard candies in his mouth or chew fruity bubble gum as a way to stop smoking, has a slight burn from the cigarettes he smokes. Reminds a lot of girls of their early high school boyfriends. But mostly candy and cigarettes, even his liquor is flavored.

04. WHAT THEY SOUND LIKE.

Deep in a surprising way but still slightly nasally, almost annoying. Though the bass in his voice adds charm, also has a problem with mumbling and speaking way too fast. When out clubbing, his voice merely mixes with the music. Very heavy on his vowels and all together a little nasty sounding if he's excited or angry.

05. WHAT THEY FEEL LIKE.

Grimey... While his skin is soft from constantly keeping lotion around, he will rewear the same outfit for days at a time. His body is altogether very relaxed so any physical affection from him is soft but he might be a little gritty depending on if it's a shower week or not.

tagged: @heircurse

tagging: @painmon @coastercrushed @gareththegreat @multivcrsity @popularmxnster @depictedblue @grote5que

[ag-mayonnaiseduck57]

Tw- blood

Older Janet going through her punk phase. Only a few crimes will be committed, maybe a little more than a few.

I know she doesn't have ears but I gave her earrings!

[nearit]

Not Passing by Comfort

The lyrics tell one story, about living in a time and place where your body, your mind, even your right to exist are treated like they’re either an existential threat or something to debate. The voice those words are sung in tells another story, about not having any of it.

The interplay between the looping drums, staccato vocals and blocks of digital noise contains both of these stories. Most every song on this album starts the same way, with a crackle of electronics that both players then lock into - the noise seems massive, inescapable, and what Comfort do with it speaks to a variety of strategies for not just surviving in the world but actively transforming it.

‘…promises to heal divisions’ feels like a thought that can’t be shifted or, more appropriately, like a headline that won’t fuck off. Sean's drums attack it head on, while Natalie seems to step back to find the right position to take it apart. By the end of ‘Calm of the Crowd’, meanwhile, the woozy electro-stutter seems to be eminating from the drums themselves, while Natalie's barbs - “You’re too good to be wrong/I know/Call it banter to help you sleep at night” – have the swagger of an MC in her prime.

Even at its most dysopian or melancholic - the rain-soaked cityscape of ‘Better Need Assumption’, say, or in the more tradional chord progression that haunts 'You're Shaking' - Not Passing always sounds descriptive rather than defeated. To quote 'Better Need Assumption' - "I am cultivating in the cracks of their disgust/I have nothing to live for but myself."

If punk means anything except being a pointlessly belligerent arsehole in 2020 – and given what being a pointlessly belligerent arsehole means in terms of how it positions you vs. the mainstream, it fucking better – this is it. A refusal to back down to those who would do what they can to make it impossible for you to live. A scream against what it is and a scream for what it should be.

[punk-chicken-radio]

Fairytale Friday

Good morning chickens,

Who doesn't love a good fairytale? I for one do. There is something nice about disappearing into a magical realm. I think it comes from me being an avid reader. And you would be supprised when I tell you that not all fairytales have to be about princesses and dragons.

Sometimes fairytales can be about any kind of good versus evil. There is good and bad in everthing. And even though most of what I read is about dystopian society after the rise of zombies, there are heros and heroines and good battleing evil. And even some saving of dudes and damsels in distress. Fairytales aren't just about sword fighting anymore.

Maybe I lean towards non tradional fairytales because I really can't see myself as the damsel in distress type. I think I would rather be out there fighting for what I believe in than sitting in a tower waiting to be rescued.

And as for @loveaxiomatic, she maybe super girly but she would be right behind me jumping up and down shouting “"Yeah!” As is her way. We hope you enjoy the next thirty songs about fairytales, but as always you can send us an ask with your opinion or a request.

And they lived happily ever after kisses,

Love (dress crocs?) Axiomatic and the Punk (I was on a plane) Mummy

Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo 

[mybestluxe]

Types of Ear Piercings: A Complete Guide

Looking for information about types of ear piercings? Then you have got us you don’t have to worry anymore about looking for the information here and there. You will get all the information here and there

Almost everybody on this earth prefers ear piercing, but you always got exceptions in every case right? So here also you will meet people who prefer clip earrings as they don’t have to get piercing in their ear.

But if you are looking forward to getting ear-piercing then you should read further to know what are types of ear piercings that you can get.

Table of Contents

Types of Ear Piercings

What is the most painful ear piercing?

How can I make my piercings hurt less?

What type of ear piercing hurts the least?

Types of Ear Piercings

There are many types of ear piercings that you can prefer according to the look that you want. Take a look at the ear piercings and decide it for yourself

Industrial Piercing

Industrial piercings have been a popular type of ear piercings which was introduced to the people in “Body Play Magazine” in 1992. This type of piercing consists of double perforation of the upper ear cartilage. Both the holes are connected with one piece of jewelry like a barbell earring. In ancient times this type was considered to give a punk, grunge aesthetic look on the individual. It is a unique type of ear piercings that gives an amazing look on the look of the individual.

You can wear jewelry that is suitable according to the piercing, you can choose simple smooth steel or an earring with a gemstone. But not everybody can have this type of ear piercing as Industrial piercings are anatomy dependent and not many people have the right anatomy to get an industrial piercing. If you are willing to have this type of piercing you have to check with your piercer and find that will this type of piercing works for your anatomy or not.

2. Lobe Piercing

Lobe piercing is the most common type of piercings. It is popular not only among women but also among men. Men who are fashion-driven look forward to wearing earrings after getting their ear lobe pierced. A great thing about lobe piercing that it does not hurt much. In many cultures, it is tradition to get a small baby of 18 months to get a lob piercing as the pain is not much. It is just that when it is being done the person will feel a little pressure on the lobe. But the pain is negligible. Pain level also depends on the piercer and his experience.

Generally, the lobe piercing is done using a piercing gun, but you should go for needle piercing as with the piercing gun there are chances of trauma or of the spread of bacteria. Lobe piercing generally takes 6-8 weeks of healing. The period of healing depends on few factors important among which is aftercare practices. You cannot compromise on the aftercare practices because they will protect you from the piercing disadvantages.

3. Transverse Lobe Piercing

It is as same as the tradional lob piercing, but it is not pierced from front to back rather it is pierced from side to side. Hence, it is called transverse or horizontal lobe piercing. It is painless and it is done really quickly. It gives a unique look to the person. This type of ear piercing can vary in position depending on the shape of the lobe of a person: attached or unattached. The healing time of the transverse piercing is longer than the traditional lobe piercing.

The healing time takes 6 months or 1 year to get the person fully recovered. But you need to have consistent aftercare to get the piercing done perfectly without any trouble. Jewelry of this piercing type can be changed every three months. The most popular type of jewelry that is worn on this type of ear piercing is the barbell which is also used in the industrial piercing type. This jewelry type will highlight both the ends of the piercing giving it the real look.

4. Cartilage Piercing

Cartilage Piercing is again the most popular type of ear piercing. People are so fond of this type that they not only get one cartilage piercing but they get more than cartilage piercing on their ear. Cartilage piercing is regarding as intimidating, bold and a little above the usual type of piercing. People prefer the various type of earrings for their cartilage piercing. Stud earrings, chain earrings, hoops, and even jacket earrings look good on this type of piercing.

This is the reason people get more than one cartilage piercing, as they love to wear different types of earrings at once and give themselves a different fashionable look. Cartilage piercing is less painful and again it will depend on the piercer’s expertise and whether he is using a gun or a needle to get the piercing. Healing for this type of piercing takes place in 3 to 6 months.

What is the most painful ear piercing?

The most painful ear piercing is industrial piercing, as it is done by making two holes in the two different sensitive areas of the ear. If you are looking for a less painful ear piecing then you should go for any other type of piercing rather than an industrial piercing

How can I make my piercings hurt less?

There are various methods that you can go for to make the piercing less hurtful for you. but to use these methods you should first consult your pierce and get the right method for your piercing. He/she will tell you the method according to the piercing type that you want and the type of skin you have. Still we can suggest you to put ice or numb creamer in the area where you want to get piercing.

What type of ear piercing hurts the least?

Ear lobe piercing hurts the least among the types of ear piercings. this is the reason, most of the kids get ear lobe piercing in their childhood, as they will not feel much pain and will not feel much irritation.

[theguywith-ahat]

Lil work doodle, boring as hell today

[theguywith-ahat]

Random sketchpage! :3

[theguywith-ahat]

Enjoy this lil sneak peak at the zine

A young (and slightly gender confused) Barry!