Which Punk Subculture Do You Belong To?
Idyllic via DISCORD
Created 7/10/2024
What kind of Punk are you?
1. What type of music gets you energized the most?
High-energy hardcore punk with fast beats and aggressive lyrics.
Old school punk rock classics from the 70s and 80s.
Experimental and avant-garde punk that pushes musical boundaries.
Acoustic protest songs with strong political messages.
2. What catches your eye the most in punk fashion?
Androgynous, eclectic styles that defy mainstream fashion norms.
Classic black leather jackets with band patches and studs.
Bright, colorful patterns and extreme hairstyles like liberty spikes.
Tattered clothes and upcycled materials showing a hard-lived lifestyle.
3. What’s your preferred method of expressing rebellion?
Creating and distributing DIY zines and underground music.
Performing guerrilla gigs at unconventional venues.
Living a nomadic lifestyle to avoid societal constraints.
Participating in loud, chaotic street protests.
4. How do you deal with authority figures?
Mocking and satirizing those in power through art and music.
Avoidance and finding ways to bypass authority unnoticed.
Defiance and open confrontation to challenge power structures.
Working to dismantle authority through organized political action.
5. What kind of community events do you enjoy attending?
Small, intimate gatherings with fellow punks.
Art shows displaying punk-influenced work.
Underground music gigs and DIY festivals.
Street marches and political rallies.
6. What is your stance on gender and racial equality?
Believe in equality but focus more on individual expression and freedom.
Support equality but primarily express it through personal choices and style.
Strong advocate for equality, integrating these values into every aspect of punk life.
An active participant in movements that fight for social justice.
7. Which historical figure do you admire the most?
Joe Strummer for his impact on punk music and activism.
Vivienne Westwood for pioneering punk fashion.
Pete Seeger for his protest music and social activism.
Emma Goldman for her anarchist philosophies.
8. What's your go-to way to consume punk media?
Reading DIY zines and punk fanzines.
Listening to vinyl records and mixtapes.
Watching live recordings and punk documentaries.
Streaming underground punk radio stations.
9. How do you typically style your hair?
Classic shaved or buzzed look with DIY cuts.
Natural and unkempt, showing a disregard for mainstream beauty standards.
Brightly dyed mohawks or liberty spikes.
Experimental and ever-changing styles.
10. What role does DIY (Do It Yourself) play in your life?
Important, but I mostly apply it to smaller projects.
It's central, I make my own clothes, music, and zines.
Moderate, I appreciate it but also blend in some mainstream elements.
Very minimal, I prefer to follow established outlets.
11. Which punk band’s lyrics resonate with you the most?
Dead Kennedys for their political satire and social commentary.
Black Flag for capturing the raw angst and frustration of youth.
Crass for their anarcho-punk ideology and uncompromising messages.
Sonic Youth for pushing the boundaries of punk and art.
12. How do you feel about substance use in the punk scene?
Moderate, occasional use without dependence.
Strictly against it, aligning with the straight edge movement.
Indifferent, it doesn’t play a significant role for me.
Accepting, often using substances as part of the lifestyle.
13. What's your take on commercialized punk and mainstream adoption?
Indifferent, focus more on personal expression than the scene's purity.
View it as a natural evolution and adaptation.
Supportive if it helps spread punk messages wider.
Fully reject it, believe it dilutes the punk ethos.
14. How would you describe your ideal punk gig?
Historical venues that pay tribute to punk's roots.
Outdoor, communal gatherings with diverse punk acts.
Small, sweaty underground venues with intense crowd interaction.
Art spaces with experimental sound and visuals.
15. What kind of art speaks to you the most?
Conceptual and performance art that challenges norms.
Graphic novels and comics with punk themes.
Graffiti and street art with bold, rebellious messages.
Hand-drawn flyers and collages with DIY aesthetics.
