Are kilts gothic (or anti-gothic)

[Panache]

Goth and Punk

I would not catagorize myself as ever being in either group. Those individuals that I have met were have always been pleasant folks, distinctively dressed no doubt, but nice open folks.

My perceptions, and please note that these are my views and my views alone, about these movements / fashion are below. If anyone has a problem with them or takes offense please send me a pm and I will remove.

Punk is about being exposed
Goth is about concealment

Punk music lyrics are very literal, right to the point
Goth music lyrics are cryptic with lots of obscure references

Punks want to be in the light
Goths long for the Shadows

The Punk emotional vibe is anger.
The Goth emotional vibe is sorrow.

Punks want the cold truth
Goths want the romantic ideal

Punks have a unisex look that leans to the masculine
Goths have a unisex look that leans to the feminine

Punk is grounded in reality, it is a reaction to the here and now
Goth is fantasy, an escape from the here and now

Punk's goal is to inspire outrage
Goth's goal is to inspire dread

Cheers