Unfriend me if you want, but it must be said- (SCENE HOT TAKE-)

xXJustJoking8P 3/30/2022 05:06 am 2288

I'm SO TIRED of how some ppl present the scene subculture!
And no, I don't mean scenecore, although I do hate that XDD
I mean how ppl present actual scene, like... How come when someone asks "What's scene fashion?" the first thing everyone says is "Fishnet fingerless gloves" like, search up "Scene kid" on Google and go to images, how many ppl IN THE 2000S will you see with fingerless gloves? Shiii, I just did it and I only found 2 after scrolling down 5 times- And neither of them were wearing fishnet gloves, they were wearing leather ones! It's SUCH an INSIGINIFICANT part of the subculture yet it's the first thing everyone mentions! .-. When I think of scene accessories I think of diamond shaped necklaces and studded belts, not fishnet fingerless gloves, I'm not sure if it's just becuz ppl like fingerless gloves or what but honestly it gives me vibes of just misunderstanding the subculture- LIKE I'm not saying your not scene if U wear fishnet fingerless gloves (I've typed dat a lot XDD), I think it can work with the scene style! I just don't see it as like- As apart of the subculture as like, studded belts-

And OH DEAR the striped shirts under t-shirts- I'm gonna tread carefully with this one since I have some friends who do this BUUUT- Like fingerless gloves, I'm not saying ur not scene if you wear this, U can wear it if U want, I have a friend who does and they're still scene as ever! I just 100% do not see it as apart of the subculture- Like, ya, some emo kids wore it but notice how I said emo kids, not scene kids- Like u can do it if you want it's just 100% not a scene look imo- Biggest hot take of mine, yes- Like, fr, I don't even know HOW it became associated with the scene subculture like I've NEVER seen a scene kid in the 2000s wear a striped shirt under a t-shirt- I'm prolly just gonna stop here cuz I don't want to upset any friends but- It's just not scene to me- Again U can wear it and be scene but like if you were to make a spreadsheet of inherently scene clothing PLEASE don't add striped long sleeved shirts with t-shirts over em- x_x

And finally, kandi. I think it's scene to wear kandi, yes
But when it's clear that you cared more about piling kandi onto your outfit than... Your outfit
Ugh
Seriously, someone needs to tell today's kids that more kandi does not equal more scene- Fr the more kandi you pile on the more poser u look to me cause it gives me "I can't actually dress scene so I'm just going to pile kandi on to compensate" vibes- Like, some scene kids in the 2000s just never wore kandi PERIOD and they still looked scene so like why do ppl think that "Oh I have to be wearing 2 cuffs on each arm and 20 singles including a kandi perler necklace to look scene!" like NO- X'D

All of these stereotypes are weird cuz like... A good chunk of scene kids in the 2000s actually wore pretty normal clothing- XDD

Finally, if you have any of these looks, I'm not saying your not scene since being scene is linked to the moosic and U can mix and match styles! I'm just tired of people advising aspiring scene kids with these clothing items as if they're inherently scene, y'know? If only ya'll could see my Pinterest boards... =3=

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Mar 30, 2022 10:15 am

ngl the striped shirts under the shirt I feel is more like e-girl/e-boy kinda thing, not scene, I kinda agree overall

Mar 30, 2022 10:07 am

@xXJustJoking8P: i got pissed so i sounded pretty rude when i said it and they went "woah woah relaaaaxx, i knew posers got angry but not that angry!" and i just flipped them off and walked off, i was so mad, like yeah posers suck but im minding my business, gtfo of my way god DAMN. - star guy

Mar 30, 2022 9:40 am

@xXJustJoking8P: ahhh i gotcha, thank you for the clarification

Mar 30, 2022 9:30 am

@Lord_Cookie: OMG that's horrible! Ugh, why do ppl have to be such bullies sometimes!? YEESH, you guys were LITERALLY just wearing a black hoodie with kandi how the hell is that scenecore!? >: ( That literally suxxs kao sick Did they stop when you told them you weren't scene? Hopefully-

Mar 30, 2022 9:25 am

@xXJustJoking8P: i was wearing what algae was wearing because i switched in and this mf goes "ohhh, so you think being scenecore is valid dont you? poor thing,". SHUT. UP. i almost SLAMMED their head into the wall i was so pissed, like what the hell!!!!!!!!!!!! im not scene and im sure as HELL im not scenecore, algae just wants to wear bracelets, go away. also they PATRONISING, they kept "awe"ing at us and trying to "teach" us how to be scene so i snapped and said i wasnt scene - star guy

Mar 30, 2022 9:19 am

@zz_ion_zz: Oh, no, I get what your saying! With the "Scene kids don't wear x, y, and z but your still scene if you do" thing- When dressing scene those items aren't apart of the style (Although you can still wear them and fit the style, as long as you combine it with the actual style enough) but since being scene is hinged on whether you listen to the music, not whether you dress the look, you can still be scene and wear all of these things as long as you listen to the music!

Also, I think you misunderstood cause that's not what I was trying to imply kao confused U can be not scene and wear as much kandi as you want, it's called being a kandi kid! I mean the people who call themselves scene BECAUSE they're wearing a bunch of kandi or think that the more kandi they pile on the more scene they look, y'know?

Mar 30, 2022 9:16 am

@Lord_Cookie: YAA YAYA like Idk why kandi became synonymous with scene like yez it's in the subculture but you can be scene and have zero kandi! And LEGIIIIT why do people see people wear kandi PERIOD and think "Scene??" like I get it if they're wearin other stuff but if they're literally just wearing a normal outfit with kandi then... Huh?? X'D Like, ppl can like kandi and not be scene .-. It must suck to be a kandi kid and your subculture? Aesthetic? gets forever associated with Deku hair stylin, one million kandi cuff wearin, 100 Gec jammin posers or just scene kids period- kao sick

Mar 30, 2022 9:14 am

I wear a ton of kandi and gloves and I'm still scene.

Finding clothes my size and cheap is hard

Mar 30, 2022 9:12 am

i understand some of what you’re saying and you’re completely valid for these opinions, but some things feel slightly contradictory. like, scene kids don’t wear x y and z, but they’re still scene if they do…? it also feels a bit gatekeepy at moments, esp because subcultures evolve and change with social influence (as someone said previously in this post).

also, i find it interesting that you’re implying wearing a lot of kandi on a non-scene is being a poser. if you stated that doesn’t apply to everyone, i still wouldn’t really understand to be honest, but maybe a bit more. now i’m wondering if other people are thinking i’m scene because i wear a lot of kandi?

Mar 30, 2022 8:47 am

I'm not scene and I LOVE wearing so much kandi, I just love it and it makes me really confident. The AMOUNT of people who come up to me and either go "omg you're scene???" Or "scene poser!" Is appalling.

Number 1, am not scene???? I wear black hoodies/black shirts with cool prints and like jeans, and then a bunch of kandi and pastel jewelry/kidcore jewelry cause I like the clash of it, I never say I'm scene nor do I look it??? Like 50 thousand pieces of kandi doesnt equal scene, where did people get that idea????? And then the poser part where everyone assumes if you have a lot of kandi you're trying to be scene or are a poser. THEYRE BEADED JEWELRY?????? This is why I have no aesthetic, I like kidcore and eye strain things, those are the closest to "aesthetic", but I dont even dress it, I wear what I want and its chill, it's weird how quickly people assume. So I agreea lot with the last point, even not being scene as its annoying hehehe - algae