Thread: What is a "Scene Kid"? Are you?

From
How to Be a Scene Kid wiki page:

"While a contemporary term for hipster or bohemian and other insiders of art related movements, scene kids are also associated with listening to screamo, techno, punk rock, indie rock, and hip hop, and other forms of unconventional music."

Although I don't agree with the first line, since hipsters and bohemians are other very specific steretypes; the rest is a good description and the article itself gives more insight on what exactly "scene" means.

Basically, these are the kids that think being associated with a certain music scene or art scene is cool, but aren't actually interested in or good at anything and so they latch on to the all encompassing "scene". They are your typical attention grabbing little children who want others to look up to them just for being them and not for actually doing anything worthy of praise. Basically, they like being seen and will do whatever it takes to grab at the limelight. They look up to internet phenomena types like Jeffree Star, Tila Tequila and Chris Crocker who managed to get famous for doing absolutely nothing.

So they want to be called Scene kids now?

Edit:

Originally Posted by Xaqaria

Basically, these are the kids that think being associated with a certain music scene or art scene is cool, but aren't actually interested in or good at anything and so they latch on to the all encompassing "scene". They are your typical attention grabbing little children who want others to look up to them just for being them and not for actually doing anything worthy of praise. Basically, they like being seen and will do whatever it takes to grab at the limelight. They look up to internet phenomena types like Jeffree Star, Tila Tequila and Chris Crocker who managed to get famous for doing absolutely nothing.

Oh God, that just described about half the kids at my high school. 0_0

Scene kids are on the surface basically just emo kids. But don't say that to their face, they don't like it. The main difference between emos and scene kids is that, scene kids tend to care more about their appearance than their actual emotions; a major faux pas in the emo community. Scene kids are a lot less depressed and a lot more...neon.

Appearance wise scene kids are very similar to emos, but attitude wise they couldn't be more different. Scene kids go out of their way to appear to be adorable. They show how adorable they are by worshipping Hello Kitty (arguably the most loveable mouth less cartoon cat ever) making obscure references to ninjas, and roaring at people for no obvious reason...RAWR. Scene kids also have a dictionary that the majority of people do not have access to. They can be quite difficult to understand at times, but usually you can work out what information they are trying to convey by sounding out the word to recognise them phonetically.

Example: RAWWR = To utter a loud, deep, prolonged sound, especially in distress, rage, or excitement. Kayyy = In proper or satisfactory operational or working order. Awshum = Expressing awe. Kiiid = The young of a similar animal, such as an antelope or goat. Bikthx = A female canine animal, especially a dog. Baaaby = A very young child; an infant.

A lot of scene spelling consists of adding another letter to whatever letter in a specific word has the longest sound. Other scene lingo includes "rad", "Ace", "stellar" "Oh-em-gee" and pretty much any sort of cheesy slang from the 1980s is good. Also they use abbreviations a lot, especially when they're uncomfortable, they always try to make sure that no one knows what they mean. Example: "I'm going to the mall" would be IGTTM. Because a short cut to conveying happy-go-luckiness, is to not write prober fully formed sentences. Scene kids can most likely be found on Myspace or other social networking sites such as Facebook, Stickam, Buzznet and Bebo. Where they play an interesting scene game the goal of which is rather simple; to have an equal number of friends and photos...and they have a lot of photos. Between taking pictures and adding friends, they fill their social networking time by putting up eye sore backgrounds and ear bleeding music.

When not on the internet, scene kids can be spotted at shows. Shows are important, and all scene kids know everything about their music. A favourite pass time of scene kids is to get to know some local bands, be their friends, and then brag about it!

One more thing; real scene kids never admit they are scene, this makes them look like posers and nobody wants to be seen as a poser because they're no fun!

This is so informative!

Where are those Scene Kids though?
Do they not come to DV?

I would think pseudo-emo-attention-grabbing applies quite a lot!

Originally Posted by ClouD

This is so informative!

Where are those Scene Kids though?
Do they not come to DV?

I would think pseudo-emo-attention-grabbing applies quite a lot!

If they are here, they'll be in the "Post pictures of yourself" thread.

Originally Posted by Xaqaria

If they are here, they'll be in the "Post pictures of yourself" thread.

Yes, yes I am a "Scene Kid".

I will happily answer any questions you may have as to my lifestyle or image ethics.

just when you think it could not get more confusing. Scene Kids are not Emo Kids but don't want to be called Scene Kids?

Why do people care about labels. Why do you want to label yourself to make matters worse. ""Please only include me with this group, I'm not independent, I cannot think for myself I have to follow others and wear what they wear and be called by a certain group name."

Be yourself, what happen to that???

Originally Posted by Elis D.

Scene kids are on the surface basically just emo kids. But don't say that to their face, they don't like it. The main difference between emos and scene kids is that, scene kids tend to care more about their appearance than their actual emotions; a major faux pas in the emo community. Scene kids are a lot less depressed and a lot more...neon.

Appearance wise scene kids are very similar to emos, but attitude wise they couldn't be more different. Scene kids go out of their way to appear to be adorable. They show how adorable they are by worshipping Hello Kitty (arguably the most loveable mouth less cartoon cat ever) making obscure references to ninjas, and roaring at people for no obvious reason...RAWR. Scene kids also have a dictionary that the majority of people do not have access to. They can be quite difficult to understand at times, but usually you can work out what information they are trying to convey by sounding out the word to recognise them phonetically.

Example: RAWWR = To utter a loud, deep, prolonged sound, especially in distress, rage, or excitement. Kayyy = In proper or satisfactory operational or working order. Awshum = Expressing awe. Kiiid = The young of a similar animal, such as an antelope or goat. Bikthx = A female canine animal, especially a dog. Baaaby = A very young child; an infant.

A lot of scene spelling consists of adding another letter to whatever letter in a specific word has the longest sound. Other scene lingo includes "rad", "Ace", "stellar" "Oh-em-gee" and pretty much any sort of cheesy slang from the 1980s is good. Also they use abbreviations a lot, especially when they're uncomfortable, they always try to make sure that no one knows what they mean. Example: "I'm going to the mall" would be IGTTM. Because a short cut to conveying happy-go-luckiness, is to not write prober fully formed sentences. Scene kids can most likely be found on Myspace or other social networking sites such as Facebook, Stickam, Buzznet and Bebo. Where they play an interesting scene game the goal of which is rather simple; to have an equal number of friends and photos...and they have a lot of photos. Between taking pictures and adding friends, they fill their social networking time by putting up eye sore backgrounds and ear bleeding music.

When not on the internet, scene kids can be spotted at shows. Shows are important, and all scene kids know everything about their music. A favourite pass time of scene kids is to get to know some local bands, be their friends, and then brag about it!

One more thing; real scene kids never admit they are scene, this makes them look like posers and nobody wants to be seen as a poser because they're no fun!

i'll just say it to them just to get them off haha.

Ugh, emos..
What's wrong with being normal for god's sake?

Originally Posted by Serendipity

Ugh, emos..
What's wrong with being normal for god's sake?

Everyone's normal.

Most people just like to pretend they aren't and state it often.

Originally Posted by ClouD

Everyone's normal.

Most people just like to pretend they aren't and state it often.

Someone who understands me. thank you.