25th April 2003, 11:57 AM
i don't know of any punks who burn down houses for the fun of it...or behave in any of the ways you've said
and i never said it was ok to go on a killing spree if you were going to die the next day...
i found this "what is a skinhead" story on a website, it talks about what they stand for and what their about.
Punk philosophy is a lot like the skinhead philosophy listed in the first paragrah of this mighty read, but there's a heavier emphasis on liking punk music over other types. there's also a less formal way of living, which i found attractive. and finally skinheads are more like jocks, they pride themselves on being big and tough, the punks do not...and that's why i am a punk, not a skin.
What is a Skinhead?
A Skinhead is a person that takes pride in who he is. Who takes pride in standing up for himself, his mates and his beliefs - no matter what people might think of him. He takes pride in the way he acts, the way he dresses, the way he supports himself, takes pride in his mates and doesn't take shit from anyone. A Skinhead listens to the same music as Skinheads have always done. Otherwise he wouldn't be a Skinhead. He would be something else. A Skinhead is somehow a kinda 1960 nostalgic with views of 2000 combined.
What does he stand for?
No two skinheads are the same in political meaning. But significant for what all (or most anyway) skinheads stand for are his mates, his beer and his right to have a laugh and have a say (I know its a cliché, but its the truth!). He stands up for his team and he stands for his way of life: being a Skinhead!
What are his political beliefs?
As said before: No two skinheads are the same. BUT no true Skinhead is racist or nazi! It has never been that way and it will never be that way. The bastards you see on the streets shouting Sieg Heil and shite like that are no more than BONEHEADS! Other than that, Skinhead has nothing to do with politics. We all have different opinions on political issues but it has nothing to do with the fact that we're Skinheads. Amongst the ranks of Skinheads you'll probably find reds, rights, liberals, conservatives and all that crap. That's fine.... as long as you dont shove it down my throat.
Are all Skinheads nazi's/rascists?
Nope. No Skinhead is nazi or rascist. Cause if he is, he wouldnt be a Skinhead. Well, there are people dressing like Skinheads and they support nazi parties and shit like that, but..... They're not Skinheads in the true meaning.
What kind of music does he listen to?
Some skins listen to this and some skinheads listen to that. Some are more into Reggae/SKA & soul when some are more into punk and Oi! In the States the skins have adopted Hardcore for some reason. But mainly the music skins listen to is:
Punk - Well, you know what punk is.
Oi! - Kinda punkish but a bit more aggressive and more skinhead related lyrics.
SKA - A faster kind of Reggae and with more backbeat.
Reggae - Old Skinhead reggae and some of the reagge you hear on the radio.
Soul - Well..... soul. Not that RnB Whitney Houston crap though. Older shit. Northern Soul.
Hardcore - Dunno. You have to ask the Yankees.
What kinda clothes does he wear?
A Skinhead's wardrobe has a wide range of clothes depending on what you like of course. Some like the more original look and other like the more 70s punk related skinhead look. BUT it's always clean and tough. But mainly:
Ben Sherman shirts, Fred Perrys, Donkey jackets, Harrington jackets, Bomber jackets (Alpha Industries), Dr Marten boots (And no - the colour of your laces doesn't make you this or that), loafers, braces (A wide range of colours), chlorine bleached jeans, Sta-Prest, Jeans (Levi's originally), Crombie coats, Lonsdale shirts and sweaters and so on and so on. The list can be made longer. But the most important thing is that the Skinhead look is clean, smart and tough. A Skinhead looks like a hard tough motherfucker at the same time as he looks like your mother-in-law's golden boy if you know what I mean.
Why do you become a Skinhead?
Because of the music and.... Well it's kinda hard to explain. But once you've gotten deeper into the skinhead cult and started to understand what it's really about there's no way back. Skinhead is the ultimate way of life. But mostly, I guess, it's because of the music and the clothes, the friendship, the beers and the laughs.
What is the difference between Skinheads of 1969 and Skinheads of 2000?
What is the difference between the society of -69 and -00? Skins of today have to face different problems than the skins of -69 had to face. We have the racist problem to deal with. None of us wants to be mistaken for a nazi-pervert. I don't think the blokes of -69 had that problem for example. We have a totally different economic situation today. Working class in the true meaning is, in Sweden anyway, as good as gone. Today it's more a state of mind than a position in society. Better communication between skins (Internet for example) and I don't think the Skinhead crews fight amongst each other the same way they did in -69. Well, the list could be made longer....
Are all Skinheads the same?
Yeah, we all eat babies, sniff glue and we all support the same football team.... No, of course not. We all have different views, hobbies, occupations, mothers and fathers and that makes us very different from each other at the same time as we are very alike.
Dress like a group - act as an individual.
Why are Skinheads so violent?
What kinda question is that?!? You wanna get yer head kicked in?!? No, honestly. I can't speak for all skinheads but most of the skins I know are a bit violent. I can't deny that. My only answer to that is that if you constantly attack, verbal and physical, a person will turn around one day and give it back to you. Skinheads have always been attacked and we just won't take it anymore. But then again... Violence is fun! :)
Are all Skinheads violent?
Nope. We're all different. But most of the skins I have met and know are violent. No need to lie about that.
and i never said it was ok to go on a killing spree if you were going to die the next day...
i found this "what is a skinhead" story on a website, it talks about what they stand for and what their about.
Punk philosophy is a lot like the skinhead philosophy listed in the first paragrah of this mighty read, but there's a heavier emphasis on liking punk music over other types. there's also a less formal way of living, which i found attractive. and finally skinheads are more like jocks, they pride themselves on being big and tough, the punks do not...and that's why i am a punk, not a skin.
What is a Skinhead?
A Skinhead is a person that takes pride in who he is. Who takes pride in standing up for himself, his mates and his beliefs - no matter what people might think of him. He takes pride in the way he acts, the way he dresses, the way he supports himself, takes pride in his mates and doesn't take shit from anyone. A Skinhead listens to the same music as Skinheads have always done. Otherwise he wouldn't be a Skinhead. He would be something else. A Skinhead is somehow a kinda 1960 nostalgic with views of 2000 combined.
What does he stand for?
No two skinheads are the same in political meaning. But significant for what all (or most anyway) skinheads stand for are his mates, his beer and his right to have a laugh and have a say (I know its a cliché, but its the truth!). He stands up for his team and he stands for his way of life: being a Skinhead!
What are his political beliefs?
As said before: No two skinheads are the same. BUT no true Skinhead is racist or nazi! It has never been that way and it will never be that way. The bastards you see on the streets shouting Sieg Heil and shite like that are no more than BONEHEADS! Other than that, Skinhead has nothing to do with politics. We all have different opinions on political issues but it has nothing to do with the fact that we're Skinheads. Amongst the ranks of Skinheads you'll probably find reds, rights, liberals, conservatives and all that crap. That's fine.... as long as you dont shove it down my throat.
Are all Skinheads nazi's/rascists?
Nope. No Skinhead is nazi or rascist. Cause if he is, he wouldnt be a Skinhead. Well, there are people dressing like Skinheads and they support nazi parties and shit like that, but..... They're not Skinheads in the true meaning.
What kind of music does he listen to?
Some skins listen to this and some skinheads listen to that. Some are more into Reggae/SKA & soul when some are more into punk and Oi! In the States the skins have adopted Hardcore for some reason. But mainly the music skins listen to is:
Punk - Well, you know what punk is.
Oi! - Kinda punkish but a bit more aggressive and more skinhead related lyrics.
SKA - A faster kind of Reggae and with more backbeat.
Reggae - Old Skinhead reggae and some of the reagge you hear on the radio.
Soul - Well..... soul. Not that RnB Whitney Houston crap though. Older shit. Northern Soul.
Hardcore - Dunno. You have to ask the Yankees.
What kinda clothes does he wear?
A Skinhead's wardrobe has a wide range of clothes depending on what you like of course. Some like the more original look and other like the more 70s punk related skinhead look. BUT it's always clean and tough. But mainly:
Ben Sherman shirts, Fred Perrys, Donkey jackets, Harrington jackets, Bomber jackets (Alpha Industries), Dr Marten boots (And no - the colour of your laces doesn't make you this or that), loafers, braces (A wide range of colours), chlorine bleached jeans, Sta-Prest, Jeans (Levi's originally), Crombie coats, Lonsdale shirts and sweaters and so on and so on. The list can be made longer. But the most important thing is that the Skinhead look is clean, smart and tough. A Skinhead looks like a hard tough motherfucker at the same time as he looks like your mother-in-law's golden boy if you know what I mean.
Why do you become a Skinhead?
Because of the music and.... Well it's kinda hard to explain. But once you've gotten deeper into the skinhead cult and started to understand what it's really about there's no way back. Skinhead is the ultimate way of life. But mostly, I guess, it's because of the music and the clothes, the friendship, the beers and the laughs.
What is the difference between Skinheads of 1969 and Skinheads of 2000?
What is the difference between the society of -69 and -00? Skins of today have to face different problems than the skins of -69 had to face. We have the racist problem to deal with. None of us wants to be mistaken for a nazi-pervert. I don't think the blokes of -69 had that problem for example. We have a totally different economic situation today. Working class in the true meaning is, in Sweden anyway, as good as gone. Today it's more a state of mind than a position in society. Better communication between skins (Internet for example) and I don't think the Skinhead crews fight amongst each other the same way they did in -69. Well, the list could be made longer....
Are all Skinheads the same?
Yeah, we all eat babies, sniff glue and we all support the same football team.... No, of course not. We all have different views, hobbies, occupations, mothers and fathers and that makes us very different from each other at the same time as we are very alike.
Dress like a group - act as an individual.
Why are Skinheads so violent?
What kinda question is that?!? You wanna get yer head kicked in?!? No, honestly. I can't speak for all skinheads but most of the skins I know are a bit violent. I can't deny that. My only answer to that is that if you constantly attack, verbal and physical, a person will turn around one day and give it back to you. Skinheads have always been attacked and we just won't take it anymore. But then again... Violence is fun! :)
Are all Skinheads violent?
Nope. We're all different. But most of the skins I have met and know are violent. No need to lie about that.
All the kids black and white, together we are dynamite.