Goth History/Self-Reflect

Historians, textbooks, and other forms of educational public information will tell you what Goth is. In their terms, what are Goths?

Please select all that apply.

• Goths, One of many nomadic groups responsible for the destruction of the Roman Empire.
• Goths, People whom dress in all black, wear make-up, and enjoy morbidity.
• Goths, A social group of many individuals that desire attention.

Now hopefully, you do not read ahead (Many clues to the correct answers lie in the questions below) When did the modern day Goth subculture begin?

• Late 5th Century
• Late 1990's, After Grunge had settled itself in America.
• Late 1980's, After the genre, New Wave, was introduced.
• Late 1970's, After the Punk movement was established.

(Many people will have their own opinion) Select what you believe to be "Goth"

• Bauhaus, Siouxsie and The Banshees, Sisters of Mercy.
• Cold, Orgy, Lacuna Coil, Evanescence, EBM.
• Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, HIM,
• Maleckar. DeCack. Cheney.
• I, Honestly, can't, because i couldn't give a bat's fuzzy bat butt, about defining "Goth music" which is a genre ultimately based on opinion.

What are a few key aspects, on the stereotypical Goth, that has been projected by early media and social outlets?

• "Goths. Saints. Christian. Hardworkers"
• "Goths. Atheists. Wealthy. Athletic."
• "Goths. Satanists. Moody. Violent."

(This question is mainly going to the Non-Goth affiliated survey takers) Do you have any Goth friends/associates/family? Select what you think about how they carry themselves or your experience.e

Please select all that apply.

• No.
• Yes. I felt that they're looking for attention.
• Yes. I could care less about them being Goth, haha.
• Yes. They're one of my greatest friends!
• Yes. I'm scared to talk to them...
• GODDAMIT, I JUST SAID NO.
• Yes. I've had a generally negative experience with them.
• Yes. I've had a generally positive experience with them.
• Yes. Embarrassed to be around them.

WHY DO YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES WHEN WE MAKE LOVE?!

Please select all that apply.

• BECAUSE YOU UGLY AND I AIN'T HAVING NONE OF YO' S**T TODAY.
• ....I don't understand this question.

Have you enjoyed this (utterly short and somewhat hastily made) quiz?

Please select all that apply.

• Yes.
• No.
• Maybe ;)
• WHAT THE D**K TOP CHOICE ANSWER. WHY IS THERE MAYBE ON HERE? WHO DOESN'T KNOW IF THEY'VE ENJOYED SOMETHING OR NOT.
• STOP YELLING AT ME, POISON. IT'S NOT THEIR FAULT, THEY HAVE EMOTIONAL CONFLICT.