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That is, if you’re committed to being a stereotypical example of an individual from a specific subculture or group. I’m not particularly goth or alt myself and most of you guys are, so it’ll be interesting to see what heterodox things you like outside that subculture. As the title of the post suggests, sometimes having these nonconforming likes can make you a somewhat of an outcast in your chosen group.
For me, as a beer-swilling, metal-loving, hockey-playing, thoroughly blue collar manly man, the thing people seem most often surprised by is my affinity for the music of Adele. The woman can sing like no one else, I genuinely admire her talent and love her music.
What’s something you’re “not supposed” to like but you do anyway because fück the stereotype?
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Mar 8, 2025 18:14 I'm not exactly goth or alt in the stereotypical fashion and appearance ways, but I consider myself to have an 'alternative mindset'. I also love the macabre, all things dark and creepy, etc. But more to the point of this topic: I'm passionate about science and skepticism. I think that turns many people away, and many people in this community seem to find it off-putting. |
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Mar 8, 2025 22:35 Elaborate on that if you would, the science and skepticism part. Are you skeptical about traditional religion or about just dogmatic beliefs in society generally, whatever their origin? |
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Mar 8, 2025 23:23
Well I look less alt these days given I went blonde, however here's a list of non-alt things I love |
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Mar 9, 2025 14:05 @Grummam so, skeptical about pretty much anything that doesn't undergo thorough study via the scientific method, using the same rigor that every other hypothesis goes through in the scientific world. For example: when companies within the pharmaceutical industry make bold claims about new products, or when a politician says the climate isn't warming despite overwhelming scientific consensus, or when antivaxxers spread disinformation resulting in preventable child deaths via the measles, etc. DO NOT want to get too political, just explaining my stance. Essentially, I'm passionate about debunking bulls**t that doesn't provide high quality evidence and study to support it. Am I explaining this well? |
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Mar 9, 2025 14:15 Yes that clarifies it perfectly, and I’m right there with you. The anti-science, anti-evidence, anti-expertise shift that American society is going through lately is horrifying and is having terrible consequences. |
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Mar 9, 2025 16:36
I'm probably not supposed to be a nerd that loves weights, guns, etc. I've historically been branded scene or emo. But tbh I never cared much for the crap. Feels to constraining, although I did like a lot of the music. More the metal and hardcore punk influenced stuff and less the pop punk stuff though. |
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Mar 9, 2025 16:37 Agreed gru. I think we've always been a bit anti-intellectual here. But it's forming into more of a cult and clearly getting worse here. I'm seeing educational failings left and right. |
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Mar 9, 2025 18:28 I think some people view the strict adherence to the scientific method and think it's close-minded, when in reality it's the complete opposite. Personally, I'm open to anything being possible, however it needs to go through the same methods of study as other hypotheses. What's the point otherwise? You could just claim whatever you want otherwise. |
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Mar 9, 2025 20:11 Exactly right. Science is not a belief system, it’s a method for seeking out the truth. Religion is, contrary to the popular notion, not a journey as such, it’s an arrival at a rigid conclusion that cannot be argued against for fear of ostracization or even death. |
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Mar 9, 2025 21:45 Penis |
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Mar 10, 2025 02:56
I'm religious, but I have and love piercings, when I go to church people stare at me or refuse to greet me. But it's okay cus I'm loved by the big man above! |
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Mar 10, 2025 04:34 Neon ma'am .....the doors certainly was alternative in those times.... Some would say people are strange.... |
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Deleted User Mar 21, 2025 11:47
I wouldn't say I'm not supposed to like it. Or its not stereotypical, because sub-culture music lovers, can enjoy other genres of music. I like some classical music, some 40's, 50's music, blues, & even some 80's pop. I even appreciate some specific Australian 80s pop music on occasion. I'll leave a good Aus 80s track. 😊 |
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Mar 21, 2025 13:46
Lola Young - her most recent album is a straight up banger. |
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Mar 23, 2025 16:15 Oh man, yeah add disco to the list. Or really, any cheesy music. Weird Al Yankovic, Scorpions, Sonata Arctica, Amon Amarth (although you will never find me in the mosh pit doing that embarrassing rowboat shït their fans do. The mosh pit exists to commit controlled, legal violence, not pretend you’re rowing a longship to Newfoundland.). |
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Apr 14, 2025 18:43 I'm going to hold my hands up and say...I love a nice tea set, especially a royal doulton. |
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Apr 14, 2025 21:49 As a devout metal head, I've gone through the whole "guilty pleasure" mind set my entire adult life, but when you're pushing 40 you really stop caring who knows about the Madonna albums in your collection. |
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Apr 15, 2025 00:30 Yeah, that’s a liberating moment eh? |
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Apr 15, 2025 03:58
Been mulling this over and over. |
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Apr 15, 2025 04:10 ^ this is how I feel about The Cure 😬 |
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Apr 15, 2025 04:25
Well, I like SOME The Cure songs, but I can't name their titles or any albums.... |
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Apr 15, 2025 07:30
Kinda the same as Neon, I’m really outdoorsy, like the grittier the better lol I love to primitive camp and kayak, get water from the river using a life straw type setup, fishing, I enjoy manual labor and fixing my own things, I’ve dug out and built my own little backyard pond and filled it with fish.. Built a chicken coop, and people are usually surprised when they find out my favorite alcoholic beverages of choice are whiskey and beer lol though I like most things, having ran a liquor store I thoroughly enjoyed trying all kinds while I was there lol |
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Apr 15, 2025 15:08 The CT metal scene hated me for liking things I wasn’t supposed to. I try not to like those things anymore. |
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Apr 15, 2025 16:28 Always good to allow others to bully you into being what they want you to be. |
