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Post by sharpie marker on Apr 8, 2008 13:45:30 GMT -5
9 p.m. Wednesday (April 9) on TV’s National Geographic Channel"Clean-living youths or violent gang members? That’s the question National Geographic asks Ross Haenfler about Straight Edge lifestylers on its upcoming special “Inside Straight Edge” premiering at 9 p.m. Wednesday (April 9) on TV’s National Geographic Channel. Haenfler, a specialist in youth subcultures, plays two roles in the primetime documentary: expert and member." And lots more straightedge discussion on NG's blog. Just go through the entries. Much discussion of FSU (the crew, not the school).
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Post by debster on Apr 9, 2008 10:34:57 GMT -5
so is it a crime for a violent gang member to enjoy a little tofu and mango juice every now and again?
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Post by sharpie marker on Apr 9, 2008 10:44:09 GMT -5
I remember when the straightedge mafia was big on throwing eggs at cars and people. Lily was fairly young (12?), and we explained the situation to her. She said, "Eggs aren't vegan. They should throw soft tofu."
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Post by debster on Apr 9, 2008 11:05:35 GMT -5
what happened to the good ole days when we had straightedge mafia and half a dozen venues for decent shows and bands actually came to tallahassee and....and....and....
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Post by sharpie marker on Apr 9, 2008 11:22:13 GMT -5
Well, frankly, a lot of the diy stuff was ruined by kids like the sXe mafia. They just wanted to throw eggs or shoot out car windows with bbs. It was the kids before them that ran stuff like the Mega Rock.
Rising rent prices, rising gas prices, the split between indie rock/emo and punk/hardcore - any number of things. It's the rise and fall. I know I haven't got time to run something right now, but I'm glad we've at least got the Shed and OAF House and St. Mike's.
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Post by surfer5 on Apr 9, 2008 11:51:03 GMT -5
straightedge also took a hit when it became fashion edge. don't get me wrong, all subcultures have fashion leanings and edge till 21 is nothing new. But sxe was pretty big for a while until all the fucking 14 y/o hot topic kids with their x's and tight pants dominated the shows. then it was just lame and frustrating. that's when i stopped Xing up. now there are like 3 sxe people in town i think.
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Post by sharpie marker on Apr 9, 2008 11:55:09 GMT -5
I saw 5 kids, Xed up, skateboarding in the parking lot of the hoagie shop next to my work yesterday.
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Post by surfer5 on Apr 9, 2008 12:05:53 GMT -5
really? wow. that's impressive. i haven't seen 5 X'd people in the same vicinity in years.
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Post by sharpie marker on Apr 9, 2008 12:08:59 GMT -5
I suspect you don't hang out where they hang out, Mr. Married Skinhead With Kids. hahaha
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Post by surfer5 on Apr 9, 2008 12:09:56 GMT -5
maybe that's it. maybe i should stop looking in my basement, at drunken parties, or at the bar...
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Post by sharpie marker on Apr 9, 2008 12:13:13 GMT -5
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Post by surfer5 on Apr 9, 2008 12:15:45 GMT -5
holy crap. they're not bad. im going to download their demo.  |
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Post by sharpie marker on Apr 9, 2008 12:18:42 GMT -5
Gotta keep an ear to the ground these days. Keep up with what the kids are into.
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Post by surfer5 on Apr 9, 2008 12:26:14 GMT -5
i wonder what they would think if a big ass 35 y/o skinhead came to one of their shows all X'd up. would they think him sincere? i'm going to find out.
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Post by sharpie marker on Apr 9, 2008 12:29:46 GMT -5
I suspect that some of the people there would be people who already have issues with you, frankly, since I know they're popular with the tshows.org crowd. But if you buck up and start going to shows, that might ease off. No telling, worth trying.
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