#punk's not dead

[nando161mando]

[artofmirthos]

How do you know what way is up when your whole world's been turned upside down?

[1800ratfuck]

what really irks me is when upper middle class people act like artificially adopting the so-called “crust aesthetic” exempts them from the politics of the subculture, and, y'know, actually giving a shit about poor people.

i saw someone on pinterest say that they want to wash their crust pants, but don't because "it's part of the aesthetic"...

the reason why crust pants were unwashed to begin with is because the first crust punks were(and many still are!!) homeless and/or transient folk who literally did not have access to consistent methods of cleaning themselves or their clothes. and for some reason now people think looking or being "smelly" is the most important part of the subculture, more important than listening to the music or engaging with their scene and community.

obviously i don't care about people who don't wash their pants because they don't have the energy or spoons to, or who simply don't want to, but the idea of someone struggling to keep themselves from washing their clothing so they can be more "crust punk" really pisses me off.

these are people who have never known financial or housing insecurity. they dare to call themselves a crust punk when they still scrunch their noses at the smell of need, or feel threatened by the sight of homeless people on the subway.

i just have to wonder: do they think choosing to be “crusty” absolves them from the guilt of their financial privilege? does it make the differences between themselves and the lower classes less stark because, hey, they can “dress like a hobo” too!

it absolutely doesn’t. if you want to be a better punk, donate to mutual aid, pick up trash in your neighborhood, volunteer at soup kitchens and food pantries, give food and money to people you see sleeping on the side of the street or scrounging in the trash for a meal. find some grindcore artists on bandcamp, go to a local show, do anything other than posing as something you're not.

[raymbutan]

If you voted for trump, you should kys ♡ xoxo gossip girl

[iamtheweirdomister]

punk's not dead but racism fucking should be

[artofkhaos404]

Isn't it funny how the whole concept of the punk rock movement was to escape stereotypes and labels and to promote the inclusivity of all people and the lovely things that make them different?

Yet, in the process... they labeled themselves, afflicted themselves with one of the most crippling stereotypes and became one of the most non inclusive and gatekeeping groups of all time. Most punk rockers spend more time debating what the definition of "punk" is, and kicking those out of the scene who don't fit their own personal definition, than they do actually chasing their own ideals.

And it's sad. I love the punk rock movement in concept... but the reality is very different.

In my studies and observations, I feel that punk was never about fighting for one specific thing. Punk was about radical individuality and accepting yourself the way you are. It was about fighting the system. It was about bonding together over music and fashion and culture so tightly that they could never break us apart. Yes, punk is a political movement, but it's not just about ONE political belief. It wasn't about what you believed but rather HOW you believed it.

The Ramones and the Sex Pistols were both right wing bands. The Clash was left wing. There's videos of punks from the eighties, the OGs, talking about being conservative and fighting for right wing politics. And in actuality, the whole idea was built on Anarchy anyway, not this dividing, ostracizing, black and white mindset that modern day American politics uses to turn us against each other and make us weak.

Are you fighting for what you believe in? Are you out there being bold and raising hell and never compromising or selling out? Fighting for the greater good of humanity, whatever that is to you? That's punk rock to me. Unfortunately, the new generation of punk rockers doesn't see things that way. Which is alright with me, I suppose. The title isn't worth enough to me to argue with my brothers and sisters over it. I'm just here to rock out and throw up the finger at the Man.

I never wanted the labels anyway.

In summary, punk's not dead. Just confused.

[courtleymanor]

Abertooth Lincoln - Queer and Loathing in Rowan County

Don't call yourself saved. Don't call yourself brave. Don't call me depraved.

Heard stories like this since the Fables of Faubus And since the 1950's, all that it's taught us There's nothing louder than hate on a high-horse.

Punk's Not Dead

[undergroundrockpress]

Ido Shemi - "Punks!!!"

[thedaddycomplex]

I'm not blindsided by much, I'm not easily shocked or rattled. But after seeing that Walmart now sells Misfits T-shirts, I had to go breathe into a paper bag for a bit.

[petrichor-and-moondust]

I'm embroidering quotes/lyrics/poetry lines/etc onto my denim jacket. Tell me your favourite lines, phrases, poems, lyrics, and my favourites will be added!

[razorsadness]

Punk's Not Dead // Steven's Point, WI // April 1998

[sp00ky-p00ky]

I really hate it when people try to start internet arguments with me.

You know what you can do? You can sod off.

I'm a punk (among other things) that was born in 1981 and I'm here to scream at the top of my lungs...

PUNK'S NOT DEAD

and also, keep punching nazis 😘

[cat-on-meth]

Monster prom OC

Drawing it took soooo looong i don't think I'll make an actual fully functional mod from it with different outfits, moods and events... But who knows! For now I'm just really happy with my so far unnamed moth girl 🦋

punk's not dead!!!

[icarus-suraki]

Not sure why but “Holiday in Cambodia” has been in my head all day. So now it can be in yours.

[johannesviii]

Repaired my fave jacket, got emotional, drew something about it

[pinewhisky]

now is the time to see if your "class solidarity" lip service is anything more