[polished_wolf_claws]

So I'm hanging out in a coffee shop in my home town a christmas, and this Kid walks up to my and my friends. Little babygoth kid... prolly 14-15, wearing ALOT of Makeup(Poorly, might i add), a Shag haircut all to one side, black skater shoes, emily the strange shirt, striped arm socks, spiked braclette *Ya know, from San fransisco novelties* and really tight stone washed jeans... also not this was A GUY.

This kid asked who I was. Not to be conceted, but that surprised me, first off. most people know who I am in town..... I'm like one of the original 4 People in the city to be 'Goth/punk'... Most anyone in the scene knows me from either stories, parites, or the Coffee Shops.
You see, when I come home, I'm like fuckin A messiah to these people.... .I'm like the only person who got out of the city and stayed out. I'm one of the oldest in our group, I was the Cities only crossdresser(a 'Goth' one at that) I was the first one out of the closet in terms of my Bisexuality, I've done some pretty outrageous things when I was younger(Still do sometimes) and I'm the ONLY on who doesnt drink. all this shit apparently sets me up on a pedastil.....(I know spelling is poor.... I'm tired).....

I tell the Kid who I am.
I get this really odd look. Like disbelief.

"Your Not Izzy" he tells me.
"What? Of course I am." I mean I know who I am.
My friends also protest to this kid.
"YOu Dont look a thing like I thought you would then."
"What are you talking about kid?"
"YOu dont even look goth."
Well, Granted, in his Tiny little brain it must mean that I'm not wearing alot of makeup, I have blonde hair, facial hair, blue jeans on, a denim vest, and I am only wearing a Little plaid bracelette.
So I tried to explain to him the definition of goth not limiting it to a simple stereotype...... but then he tells me that a girl I hang out with says it is.
Good friend of mine actually...... She's been telling everyone who wears makeup or cuts themselves that their Goth......
as My week off progresses, I notice all saying the same thing.....

I dont Listen to Cradle of Filth, thus I'm Not goth.
I wear Color, so I'm not Goth.
I'm not into cutting or Heavy Bondage, thus I'm not goth.
I LIKE FAERIES, so I'm Not goth.
I respect the Christian Faith, SO I'm Not goth.
My favorite color is pink, Not black, so I'm not a goth.
I watch Sailor Moon, So I'm Not Goth
I'm Training to be a Professional Wrestler, So I'm Not Goth.

If thats what this generation defines the culture as, I dont think I want any part of it.

I'm not starting a fight with any Baby Bats, nor am I definining goth...... I Dont want a semantic debate, nor do I want to give myself a fascist reputation.

God forbid I 'Not Goth' Myself Even More.......