Wow... punk is so earnest and prescriptive now. Crusty old farts espousing dated revolutionary theories that don't work! "Erase the past..." yeah just like Pol Pot. That worked out well. Not for me. I preferred the irreverent old days which were quite silly but fun.
Huh? Veganism has been tied up with punk for almost 40 years. It’s part of the whole suite of positions that make up certain strains of punk politics/philosophy.
From an interview with Moby by Dimitri Ehrlich You recently produced a documentary about punk rock and veganism. Punk rock is usually seen as aggressive and thrashing and an almost violent musical assault, while veganism is often based on kindness towards animals and a generally peaceful and gentle approach to the earth and our bodies. Do you think there’s a disconnect between punk and veganism? Aesthetically and musically, punk rock might seem incredibly aggressive, but more often than not the underlying ethos of punk rock is one of questioning that which is commonly accepted, whether it’s politics, mores, or the way in which we treat the vulnerable. The documentary I’m making looks at the history of punk rock and animal rights, and involves everyone from Joe Strummer to Rob Zombie, Kat Von D and Fred Armisen.
It's one of those things where multiple arguments and ideas converge, ultimately up to the individual really.
I wonder if Doyle from the Misfits is in the doc. He’s vegan and has his own vegan protein supplements
Yes he is actually. They blurred his face, since he was out of makeup. Probably just to be funny/ridiculous. Just watched the doc, it's really good.
He should’ve just put the makeup on! I follow him on instagram and it seems like he’s always wearing it
No. Veganism is essentially not buying, or consuming, any animal products whenever practically possible.
