Puck Shares a Thing! (Gothic Charm School.)

            First entry of Puck Shares a Thing! First 'episode' a book I bought a number of years ago. See I've considered myself goth since I was in like fifth or sixth grade though I didn't start actively dressing goth or even listening to goth music. So I wasn't super familiar with the history or some of the finer social details. So when I was looking through the shelves of a bookstore and I stumbled upon Jillian Venters Gothic Charm School (An Essential Guide for Goths and Those Who Love Them.) I was intrigued.

(Cover of the book)

The book is an interesting read and overall pretty informative. It gives you some of the basics of what some consider goth. It is important to remember when reading this book that is mostly the opinions of one woman. A seemingly informed woman, but one woman all the same. I can see some people not agreeing with what she says and It is definitely not all factual.

Some of the topics covered include; fashion, music, society, mental illness, mainstream societies' perception of goths, romance, and more. My personal favorite is the dissection of goth club etiquette. I have been clubbing for seven or eight years now give or take. Goth clubbing is one of my favorite things in the world. So much so I've tried starting my own night (I may share that story with you one day.) So I agree with just about everything she has to say in that section. Some examples? Don't bring your drink onto the dance floor, watch out for other people, don't touch people unless you know them and you know it's okay. Things you'd think people would know but sadly don't. I've been to a fair share of nights that were basically ruined for me because a handful of people didn't know how to handle themselves on a goth dance floor. I sometimes wish everyone had to read this section of the book before going to a club.

So yeah I think most gothy types could learn a thing or two. Though as I said it's mostly her opinions so don't read this and think you're and expert in goth. Do your own research and come up with your own opinions.

Here is the author's website if you want to learn more about her and her doings.

See you next time I share a thing!