Gallows Humor

Why is what is alien what is what’s fashionable, attractive and largely of fetishistic appeal? Are people just trying to create something they can feel is unattainably desirable or is the elitist of beauty? This train goes throughout history in many cultures including both highly technologically advanced and tribal ones, foot binding, head binding, corsets, neck, ear and lip stretching, piercing, tattooing, being inordinately small and fat, being inordinately skinny and tall, and having perfectly white strait teeth. Admittedly, within their respective cultures each has some relevant reasons and still some others are not so much for beauty but rites of passage, protection and even to ensure some sort of prosperity.  
 
On with the story that prompted this inquiry. My boots are bright burgundy. Because they are my boots and they kick arse. Apparently they are not Goth enough for Hell. No- really. I was turned away from a Goth club for having non-black footwear. I saved myself a good outrageous $15 though. So if you want to see the elitism of beauty and culture at its most extreme in America don’t head for the catwalk, a rich high school, or any art or design school; or if you want to see a total lack of color appreciation- there you go.  
Sometimes I wish I was back in Europe or in NM. At least the bachellorette party (of which Z was part of and I arrived after), with bride in white and a brides maid in pink tank top and sandals did just fine as they should have.

last modified Jul 26, 2003 at 15:48

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