This is really funny to me for some odd reason…
heres a blog telling you how to be…”you”
the reason I think this is soo funny is because people actually read these blogs and follow every step to obtain “who they truely are” in my oppinion you shouldnt get your personality from a computer… that’s kinda lame-ish if you like dinosaurs.. that doesnt make you “scene” if you dig screamo or like to wear black that doesnt make you “gothic”
OH MAN! I just loooove sterio types.
heres a step by step guide on how to be “yourself”
1. Work on your self confidence No matter where you are, people will criticize you. There will always be someone who doesn’t like you; it’s impossible to please everyone. You need to know that you’re pretty and learn to embrace your flaws. It’s important to know who you are and know what you want. Stand out to be confident. Remember, you may be scene, but everyone you’re trying to please is also human. Don’t ever become scene just to please your peers.(uhm…isnt being scene all about others oppinions about you and putting on a show for others..? ) Being scene is a real and true way of life.Also if you are going to be a scene kid in a place where they are extremely rare, be prepared for the sometimes angry comments you will get from other people.
(remember.. you may be scene.)
2.Be nice. People often mistake scene kids for horrible, nasty little teenagers who spread mean rumors about others, and are very harsh to other people they know. (mistake..?) You don’t need to fit this trend. Instead, make a good effort to be kind to others, and have an understanding that everyone has their own problems, not just you.
3.Become active on social networking sites. Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter are the main ones. Accept any friend request you get, and remember: the more sites you’re on, the more popular you are. You may also want to visit www.thescenekidz.webs.com which is another scene kid site that is new.
(XD get as many friends as you can. accept any friend request you get even if you dont know the person.. remember kidz being myspace famous is cool)
4.Take pictures for your page. Only upload images if they look good, and only take pictures if you know how. Taking pictures from the bottom angle, (taking it from your hips with the camera looking up), is a popular scene trend. You can also take an overhead picture with you looking up, or a mirror shot. To spice up your picture, add something flavorful; a colorful tutu, shutter shades, or big and bulky rings. Feel free to edit your picture to take out imperfections, such as acne or blackheads. (haha I do this… does that make me scene? :o I hope not.. bc I dont know if I could follow all these rules..)
5.Add scene music. Bands and artists like Astor, BrokeNCYDE, 3OH!3, Dot Dot Curve(:, nevershoutnever!, LMFAO, Jeffree Star, and Scene Kidz all fall into that category. Listen to different songs, not always the same ones over and over again. Scene music has a large range; it involves most music except country and most rap. Anything techno, random, or unique will work. If you can’t think of a good song, check out what other scene kids are listening to. (ya base your favorite music on what other kids like. the word poser comes to mind I dont know why though…) (BC13 and 3OH!3 are scene kid bands? )
6.Having a cool online name is an option. Make sure that it’s original. If you can’t think of anything, have a friend give you an adjective that describes you that starts with the first letter of your name. Once you’ve found one that you like, try putting it at the beginning or end of your name. Use whichever one you like best! If your friend doesn’t help, try looking up a word that describes you in a thesaurus. Words such as Suicide, Murder, Terror, Horror, Gore, Glamour, etc. are insanely common and will almost guarantee you an accusation of being a poser. Never, ever, set your name as “Savannah Scene” or “S4NDY SC3N3” or “Scene Samantha”, etc. Using the word “scene” in your name screams fake.(sreams fake…) Find a word that isn’t heard often, and then add it to your name, such as Penelope Poetry, Grace Giddy, Melissa Melancholy, etc. Or maybe use your first and middle name, example; Hanna Beth, Jessica Louise, and Melissa Marie. If your name can be used as a clever wordplay, such as Alison Wonderland, try to find a witty name using that. Also, taking the names of a popular scene band or song is accepted, such as nevershoutkatelyn!, Ronnie! At the Disco, and Amy Starship.
(nevershoutkatelyn! :o thats my name!!! lolz Katti! at the disco.. Katti starship)
(lookout myspace here I come with my new scene lingo!!!)
7.When you type on things like AIM or Myspace, add extra letters to your words. Type things such as “hii”, “bby”, “heyy”, or “:]]”. If you’re saying goodbye to someone, type something like “xoxo”, “ttyl <3”, or “<3333”. The word “rawr” was a crazed fad for a very long time, however lately, many scene kids who use “rawr” are seen as poseurs or out of style. Using ;; and // and :: or && is also good. Make sure to use it sparingly. Another great thing to use are words such as lyke, sexi, gawd, etc.(… hmm scene kidz need dictionaries… ) Also, look for different spellings of a word and use that, so instead of “poser”, you can say “poseur”. Scene kids are growing up and evolving, and occasionally talk “lyk3 th!s”,(whoa whoa whoa… that is not how you spell like…) although the trend is normally used by younger scene kids. Use abbreviations if you’re comfortable, but always make sure that no one knows what they mean. Ex; “I’m going to the mall” would be IGTTM. (if you type something that noone knows what it means… they are just gonna be all like “what” and think your dumb :D)You also have to know what HxC and SxE means. If you don’t, then learn. SxE means straight edge, (someone who refrains from drinking, drugs, and casual sex), and HxC means hardcore. Most scene kids consider themselves to be SxE, although some are more HxC and like to be in the center of the moshpit. If you think a particular thing is funny, type “lol @ [insert particular humorous thing]. (LOL @ this blawg!)
8.Saying that something is “so Vogue”, as you could be describing someone’s outfit, is a nice compliment, as Vogue is a popular fashion magazine. Some other things scene kids say are “betch”, “you are the sex”, “that’s golden”, “you’re too cute STFU”, or “OMG”. Don’t use irritating abbreviations in person. Saying “lol” is acceptable, but “rofl” and “lmao” are best left to typing conversations. Use new terms. Using words like “stellar”, “rad”, or “bomb” are all important aspects. However, don’t say what everyone else around you is saying. If you need some inspiration, try Urban Dictionary,(bahaha I love urban dictionary) or even coining up your own word. If you do choose to make up your own word, make sure that it’s original, and sounds good. (hmmm boftem: a word just made up exscecially for this blog meaning boredom, the art of being bored. hence the reason I am typing this blog…)
9.Go to shows Shows are important, and if there is a show playing within a ten mile radius of you, you’re there. Always know when your favorite bands are playing, and go to a show at least once or twice a month.(I dont have the money for that XD) Bring your other scene friends, and become familiar with the artist as a person. Talk to your friends about how you met them, and be very knowledgeable about them.(research) Many scene kids like to memorize all of the songs from a certain band and buy all of their CD’s as well.(hmmm I dont buy CD’s I have an ipod :D)
(I like to go to the shows of the band I like because i like that band… but I guess all along I was just being scene… how scene of me :>)
10.Get the attitude right. It’s a mix of the sullen teenage lethargy that comes with the emo scene(so now we are being emo?), and the anger and saucy-ness(that’s a scene word they made up XD) that comes with hardcore scene. That’s not to say that many scene kids aren’t happy-go-lucky, but they are often a strange combination of randomness and angst. Whatever you do, make sure it works and you don’t completely overdo it. Scene kids are at times very random and happy, but also at other times, completely emo(so we ARE being emo now…? ugh I dont understand all this sceney talk). Use both as inspiration for the perfect attitude.
11.Try starting a new trend. Several scene queens(this must be the major scene kids…) have become famous by inventing new trends. Only try to start a new trend if you are familiar with the scene culture, and have some credibility in your social clique. If you try to start a new fad when you aren’t popular or have a good reputation, people may think you are being a poser and will ignore you. (so basically in the scene community.. if you arent cool enuf.. like style wise [it has nothing to do with your personality] you wont be accepted. and you’ll be considered “fake”)
GUYS::
1.Get scene Hair. Hair is one of the most important aspects of being scene.(if your a bald scene kid your a poser..) One of the most popular choices is to dye your hair black, and then add in neon or bright colored streaks. Bangs also look very good. However, all scene hair has layers. Your hair should be big(haha it eats too much XD), and should stick out in a crowd. To be unique from other scene kids, think about what you’d like your hair to be like before you dye it. Try something new that you haven’t seen before, as long as it looks good! The scene guy mohawk is very risky but in the end can look rad. Spike up your hair in the back, too, but keep it choppy and voluminous. Scene hair is just the same as emo hair, but with more color and personality(ok so scene hair is like emo hair.. except on steroids..?)
2.Wear eyeliner Black eyeliner is a must for all scene kids. Start out with the pencil eyeliner, as it is easier to apply and doesn’t get as messy if you make a mistake. Once you get better at applying this, you can gradually start using liquid liner. Liquid is good for getting that cat-eye look, and looks very neat - but be warned, it’s easy to mess up. There are many variations of eyeliner; wings on the outside of the eye tend to be popular. Make sure that you know what you’re doing before you experiment with liquid eyeliner. Be light on the eyeliner since you’re a boy; less is more. Only scene girls use colored eyeliner.(… boys wearing eyeliner…? I thought only ville valo and Bam margera could pull that off XD)
3.Wear skinny jeans Guys should wear tight skinny jeans that embrace their legs, but should be loose on the back area. Washes such as red, black, gray, or white are the most flattering on a boy. Make sure that the jeans remain tight! If they get loose, give them a quick run in the dryer for them to regain their elastic and shrink a bit. If you can’t find any jeans designed for guys, buy a pair of decent fitting girl jeans.(but they are “girl jeans” and your not a girl silly :>) You may feel embarrassed, but you’ll feel great as soon as you see how good you look in them.
4. Stock up on band shirts and graphic shirts If you’ve done your music research, load up on band t-shirts (e.g. The Devil Wears Prada). Get tight fitting t-shirts, within reason. Don’t wear crew necks often, as they can be very unflattering. Make sure that you know what bands are scene before advertising your shirt, as the band may be old.(hmm I wouldnt want to wear a shirt that had the beatles or aerosmith or anything like that if I we’re scene bc they are old?) Vintage band shirts have never done any harm either. Shirts with birds, animal prints, and skulls have also grown to be a new fad.
However, shirts with foil print or plain colors have become overused. But, that’s not to say that kids stuff like Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Power Rangers, My Little Pony, Hello Kitty, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc. aren’t good logos. Make sure that when you go shopping, you steer clear of these old styles.(I thought scene kids loved hello kitty and pokemon?? man this is really hard I’ll never be scene :[ )
5.Get classic shoes. Start with vans. Classics, or some Converse. These are the most common brands among scene kids.(and lots of other kids too…) After you get used to them, you can try out some Nike high-tops, or any neon-colored shoes. If you decide to get Converse, make sure that they’re bright! Colors like black and gray look good on anyone, but it takes a lot of confidence to step into the halls in bright red shoes. They may look strange at first, but they look great and stand out in any crowd. Also, many scene kids like to wear different colored shoes, such as wearing one red Converse and one black one.(wh-uhhh-ttt?? I have never ever seen anyone that “confident”)
6.Accessories. Belts, piercings, sunglasses, all play a huge role in your scene appearance. Bright belts with random prints on them and large belt buckles add style to any outfit. Oversized sunglasses or shutter shades look the best, and piercings are good, too. Remember, a couple piercings look good, but don’t get so many that you scare people out of your sight! The black and white stud belt is about as classic as it gets for recognizing a scene guy.(alright accessories.. you got that? if you dont have them you might be a poser.. and you wouldnt want that )
Girls::
1.Get the hair. Your hair should be layered and colorful! If you decide to dye your hair black, add a couple of neon highlights. If your hair is naturally dark, consider dying it platinum blond, or a funky color like purple or pink. Bangs look good on any face, and your hair can be straight, curly, long, or short. If you don’t feel like dyeing your hair different colors, then use extensions. There many girls who have long hair with tons of teased layers all throughout it. You can never go wrong, as long as you’re original!(uhh.. thats not true… I wouldnt go too extreme.. you can never start a trend if people dont think your cool enough..)
A lot of total posers (haha) “total posers” will wear five bright, different coloured barettes, bows, and headbands at the same time. Avoid this and pay attention to detail. If you have on pants with a brown seam, wear gold eyeshadow and a brown bobby pin or headband. It’s those little things that will get you defined as stylish and hot. (Paris Hilton?)
2.Dress appropriately. scene girls A lot of guides instruct band tees and bright jeans. That’s a common poser mistake. (hmm Im a poser and I wasnt even trying to be scene? this sucks :[ I hope I can still start a trend ) Shop at places like Express, Urban Outfitters, Glamour Kills, Babycakes, Shana Logic, Go jane, and Charlotte Russe.The styles now days are far from bright and chunky. Go for adorable and cute. A lot of greys, blacks, and whites work well. Tank-top dresses, cardigans, sweater dresses, and patterned tights are very popular right now.
Shoes. Sometimes, bright shoes are okay. But make sure you have a lot of neutral colours in stock- grey flats, black flats, and hot pink ones should ALWAYS be available. Uggs- Black ones will be well used when winter hits. Also, some colourful heels are a nice touch. Low-top converse are convenient too.
3.Accessorize. Get some very large, chunky jewelry from sick for cute, CBT’s closet (ADORABLE), or a necklace shop in your local mall. Snake bites are irresistible,and so are spider bites. (I want spider bites. I just keep getting scene-er)
4.Wear eye makeup. Your eye makeup should be colorful; eye shadows such as green, pink, or blue all look great.(not with my eyes brown makes blues pop :>) Black is a very important staple as well. Many girls wear black eyeliner, mascara, and cover their eyelids in black eyeshadow.(nope Im just gonna stick with brown. XD) Put on fake eyelashes to elongate yours,(I tried that for halloween it didnt work too well its was very hard and they kept falling off.) and define your eye color with appropriate liquid eyeliner. Make sure that you only put makeup on if you know what to do with it. If you use a base color for your face, it should look natural and not abnormally pale or tan. If you wear glasses you have the ultimate advantage to go huge on the eyes because they’re not so noticed if you don’t.(Im getting glasses now X] and when I do I need more makeup.) if you are younger or your parents don’t feel comfortable with the idea of you wearing dark makeup try going for the doll eyed look. you can find examples of it on YouTube(youtube is great C:). it is an eye makeup technique that gives you large childlike eyes which is just as good as dark make up.
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