What does it mean to be a punk...?

Question

Hello,

People everyonce in a while certain people ask me why am I still a punk, I gotta tell you that sometimes it can be difficult not to just slap them in the mouth!!

But there are so many different genres, types etc etc i'm the traditional type none of this modern stuff!! what can you tell me about it all any thought on matter appreciated!!

Cheers!!

Actually TAFF you'll find I never sent you abusive emails and that I have had to report you contstantly for giving me GRIEF!!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

what does it mean to be a punk? well i'll tell ya this it's not what kind of clothes one wears or how they do their hair or none of that label bullsh*t, it's all about your ideals, what you stand for, and if you have the balls to die for it, now that's punk, punk is not just a music genre, it's not just a lifestyle either, it's a state of mind. hip-hop is punk too because it's all one in the same, fighting back against the corrupt and unfair system that is in place, fighting for the rights of the people and justice. Not just our government is f*cked but it's been like that since the beggining of time all over the world, it's us the punks as we are commonly called to bring like to the truth and to help bring about change and all that good stuff. But if you want real punk rock than pick up a black flag cd sometime.

Answer 3

Hello,

OK so we all have different feelings about it so we need some help here. How about this question:

Hello,

I consider myself a punk, and here's why
reason X
reason Y
reason Z

Is this what you understand by the word?
Is this your approach to life?
If not, why not?

Cheers!!

Cos for a certain generation on this side of the pond, "Punk" means spitting on people from stage and dressing rather differently to your avatar. I don't think that's what you mean, but I'm not sure what you do mean.

Cheers!!

Answer 4

There are two different types of punks in America, the street punk who will do anything illegal, a sort of male prostitute as long as he doesn't have to meet a regular schedule. Then there is the prison punk who is the object of the reject lifers pursuits. I think its very sad to make idiots figure out what to do with their own time. If they wern't idiots they would know what to do, which would be to make life happen rather than wait for opportunities to steal or kill. Oh well, as long as the idiots distrust the brainy people we are stuck with this sad arrangement. So being a punk is helping this BS to continue. Got it?

Answer 5

Idk. It used to be what old people called teenagers. Then it was a type of music like The Clash, old school Green Day, and even the Kinks. Now I don't know what it means. There is too many types of music now like emo and what not. So I would guess that your into old school punk music so thats cool.

Answer 6

If you take out all the "anarchy", spiked hair, spiked clothes, ain't-got-nothing-but-attitude bullshit, punk is about being different. Punk is about not conforming to whatever standards society has put up for you and instead standing up for whatever you find to be true.

Answer 7

it is a label...just like being a skinhead, emo etc.
punk is music....just music. its not the clothes you wear or what color you dye your mohawk or how many beers you can drink in a minute. i went through many years of being "punk", = ) then one day everyone grows up and realizes that you can still hold on to your punk rock ideals and ethics and have a carreer/ family/life etc. but thats just my opinion = )

Answer 8

punk to most people is to be difficult and lazy in a otherwise simple surrounding or living situation.

Answer 9

you gotta be vile, disgusting, flamboyant, violent, bodily modified, (tatts and piercings) nonconformant, rebellious, and above all a right tosser

Answer 10

i'VE ANSWERED YOU'RE QUESTIONS BEFORE AND YOU'VE SENT ME ABUSIVE E-MAILS.SO I'D SAY THAT IN YOU'RE CASE BEING A PUNK IS ABOUT BEING JUVENILE AND A SPOILT BRAT!