The US is certainly an interesting place. There are so many many little facets of this large region of the world that many don't know. There are even subcultures within the vast culture of the US. According to MSN.com writer Mary Apurong and page Only Earthlings, here are subcultures in the US some may never have heard of.
Urban Explorers
-It's apparently a new thing to go into abandoned locations and explore, whether to debunk rumors of hauntings or something else. These "urban explorers" will enter off-limits or abandoned locations to photograph and document these places, forgotten by the public. These places can include old hospitals, drainage tunnels, closed factories and more. This culture places high value on the architecture of the location and the history behind it. It can often be highly dangerous and highly illegal, so the practice of urban exploring is often done in secret. But it's not so much a secret anymore when the people doing it videotape it and put it on the internet
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| Ironically, this location was featured on the television program Mysteries of the Abandoned. This location is in England, at the start of the estuary leading to the River Thames. It was used as the first line of defense to protect England from enemy aircraft |
Freegans
-These people try to reduce their participation in the economy. They will foods and other necessities by dumpster diving or foraging for food. They have strong anti-consumer beliefs and environmental beliefs. This can also include hitchhiking, sharing with a community and living in abandoned buildings. Most people would call these particular people hitchhikers or squatters
Straightedge
-This subculture originated from the punk rock scene. Members of this culture abstain from the use of alcohol, tobacco and recreational drugs. They may be vegetarian or vegan. They use an X to symbolize themselves and / or their beliefs
Juggalos
-This weird name applies to those who are fans of the rap group Insane Clown Posse. They have their own slang, fashion and even an annual gathering called The Gathering of the Juggalos. They face misunderstanding and discrimination from those not familiar with this subculture. They are diehard fans and are loyal followers to this subculture
Steampunk
-This is a widely popular subculture. This is a combination of Victorian England fashion and Industrial Revolution. You'll see a lot of the Industrial Revolution present in the forms of cogs, gears and other industrial machinery along with the Victorian England fashion of leather, lace, suede. Of long coats and top hats on men, bustiers, corsets and even top hats for women and welding goggles for both. There will also be walking sticks for both men and women. This unique culture also combines futuristic technology as well.
-I actually wore a Steampunk costume to work this past Halloween. A lot of the people in the building loved it. I love it for the fact that the clothing looks like Victorian England. I definitely like the Steampunk stuff
Burners
-The people who are part of this subculture take part in Burning Man every year. Burning Man celebrates art, self-expression and a sense of community. This culture has its own fashion, language and even events outside of the festival
Rainbows
-This subculture focuses on peace, love and connection to nature. They hold annual gatherings in national forests. They believe in trying to create a utopian society. The rainbows are not to be confused with the rainbows that are normally associated with the LGBT communities
Primitive skills enthusiasts
-There are those who believe that the basic, primary skills used by the cavemen will still be useful in today's day in age. Members of this culture engage in the same type of activities used by the cavemen, such as fire-making, foraging for supplies, building shelters using primitive methods. Most who belong to this culture are interested in anthropology or archaeology. This often runs with wilderness survival communities
Hardcore Gamers
-This community is centered around online gaming. They take it seriously and compete in online game tournaments. They spend hours each day practicing and strategizing together, as if they are a military planning an assault. There is a unique language, hierarchy and even social norms within this world
Freight train hoppers
-Some people might call this group of people hobos, but there is a unique culture of hopping freight trains to see the world beyond. This practice is known as freighthopping. They are modern day nomads who are known as freighthoppers who, illegally, hop the freight trains passing through and has strong roots in Great Depression-era travel. They have their own symbols of communication, but is considered dangerous and illegal. Most who participate in this culture love the sense of freedom and adventure
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