Why are human skulls on so much clothing these days? What does this symbolize?

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Posted by wuliheron 1 Jun 23rd, 2012 at 10:22PM

It's a popular symbol for what is called a "death culture" or a culture fixated on violence and death. Skulls and dancing skeletons have always been popular symbols among more superstitious and shamanistic cultures and the more violent the more popular they are. Our most popular sports, movies, music, etc. are all extremely violent. The US has the highest rates of homicide, rape, child abuse, spousal abuse, etc. in the developed world with the highest rates of these all occurring in the Bible Belt. Our preachers, talk show hosts, politicians, etc. all routinely rant and rave and resort to trash talk.

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Reply by Redcan Jun 24th, 2012 at 12:21PM

And Achemed says"I kill you "
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Reply by wuliheron Jun 24th, 2012 at 12:28PM

Exactly, another classic example of a death culture where death and violence are enculturated to such an extreme they become a religious rite.
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8 Answers to "Why are human skulls on so much clothing these days? What does this symbolize?"

Posted by WhiteWidowess Jun 23rd, 2012 at 9:46PM

I think it is emo

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Posted by sherimed Mar 27th, 2013 at 3:56PM

Embracing impermanence. Laughing at the face of death. Embracing that death is a normal and eventual process for anything that will live.

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Posted by Redcan Jun 24th, 2012 at 12:23PM

They are trying to get ahead?

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Posted by atadir Jun 23rd, 2012 at 10:44PM

maybe they're all big fans of Billy the Exterminator

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Posted by Anonymous2day Jun 23rd, 2012 at 9:36PM

It was kinda cool until EVERYBODY started doing it.

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Posted by TheOnlyBenis Jun 23rd, 2012 at 9:36PM

Humanity's obsession with death, since we're more detached from the life cycle then we used to be. If everyone killed what they ate, the world would be a different place.

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Reply by Redcan Jun 24th, 2012 at 12:22PM

Yes I'd have athletes mouth.
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Posted by BrainFart4Life Jun 23rd, 2012 at 9:36PM

skeleton... hardcore pedal to the metal

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