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[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 48 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Explanation: 'Goth' is the name of a subculture/aesthetic which is sometimes fetishized in the modern day.

'Goth' is also the name of a group of Germanic tribes in Late Antiquity whose warriors ravaged the Roman Empire.

Be careful what you wish for!

[–] thatradomguy@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago

I only knew about it from when I took art history class in college but thank you for explaining! TIL