sub.culture
'There's More Than We Think': Infiltrating the Australian Neo-Nazi Movement
“The easiest way to infiltrate and get them to drop their guard was to have somebody who - in the undercover’s words - was an ‘old school racist."
Nothing Really Happens on This Subreddit. It's a Total Hit.
Thousands of people collaborate on r/lifeofnorman to write dull stories on the dull life of a dull dude who celebrates putting extra cheese on his pasta. But why?
The Glorious, Messy Rise and Fall of New Rave
An oral history of the most colourful moment in UK youth culture.
A Deep Dive Into the 'Goths Love Monster Energy' Meme
A journey that spans "mall goths", the company's "Making A Monster" manifesto and a Christian activist who believes the cans contain hidden Satanic symbols.
Introducing: The Tenderqueer, the Softboi of the Queer Community
Sure, you’ve heard of the straight softboi. But queer, non-binary and trans folk will recognise a similar aesthetic 'type' too.
Introducing: The Astrology Queer
If you see tiny fringes, septum piercings and stick n poke tatts coming towards you, expect to hear about your birth chart.
Introducing: The Newly-Converted Extinction Rebellion Lad
He wears vegan Doc Martens, loves a protest sign and berates bar staff for using plastic straws. And he's coming to an XR protest near you!
A Deep Dive Into 'Cherry Emoji Twitter'
Everything you need to know about Twitter's horny, nostalgia-obsessed and morally depraved socialite subculture.
A Brief History of the Hun, the Most Relatable Woman in Britain
How the ladette birthed a new sub-set of woman, armed with memes, tropes and a gentle kiss at the end of every message.
Beatboxing Is Taking Over Northeast India, One Youth at a Time
Ahead of the Indian Beatbox Championship in Bengaluru this weekend, these guys from the other side of the Chicken's Neck are making their presence known.
A Skateboarding Competition in Bengaluru Is a Nod to a Fledgling Revolution in India
Jugaad—in its fourth edition now and organized by full-time skateboarder Gautham Kamath—is one of the most anticipated events in a country where the form is fast gaining currency.