Straight edge (sometimes abbreviated sXe) is a subculture and subgenre of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs.

What does straight edge mean Reddit?

Straight edge just means not doing drugs for any recreational purpose.

What it means to be straight edge?

Straight edge (sometimes abbreviated sXe or signified by XXX or X) is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs, in reaction to the excesses of punk subculture. Disagreements often arise as to the primary reasons for living straight edge.

How do you live a straight edge lifestyle?

Contrary to common belief about hardcore punk, the straight-edge lifestyle in no way promotes self-harm of any kind. This means no cutting, burning, or harming yourself. Eat healthily and exercise often, and just take good care of your mental, emotional and physical health. Respect nature and animals.

What happened to Fugazi?

Fugazi (/fuˈɡɑːzi/; foo-GAH-zee) is an American post-hardcore band that formed in Washington, D.C. in 1986. Highly influential on punk and alternative music, the band has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2003.

What do you call someone who has never drank?

Teetotalism is the practice or promotion of complete personal abstinence from alcoholic beverages. A person who practices (and possibly advocates) teetotalism is called a teetotaler (plural teetotalers) or is simply said to be teetotal.

Is Fugazi a bad word?

Fugazi is a slang word which refers to something that is fake or damaged beyond repair. It may refer to: Fugazi, a post-hardcore punk band from Washington, D.C.

What is a Fugazi diamond?

***Fugazi: adjective; Often used to describe man made diamonds in jewellery. Moissanite is a fugazi diamond. The word Fugazi popped up in the film Donnie Brasco with Al Pacino. Don da Jeweler gets approached privately by a real mafioso, Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino) who wanted to sell a hot diamond ring.