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The straight edge movement had a vague begining. The term straight edge was born in Washington D.C., but there were other members of the group around the country.
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People who don't use drugs are called?
"Straight-edge." The term was coined by the hardcore punk band Minor Threat (who founded the Straight-Edge movement). Not all straight-edge people have the same beliefs, but, generally speaking, most straight-edge punks are against people taking any kind of drugs -- including prescription drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes.
Does the X sign mean emo?
X is a symbol of Straight Edge, which a movement based on abstaining from alcohol, drugs, smoking, and promiscuous sex.Some members of emo bands and fans of emo music may also be straight edge, but the straight edge movement is based in hardcore punk.Many venues and clubs write an X on the hands of people who are under-age to denote that they cannot be served alcohol. As a result, straight edge people would draw X's on their own hands to announce their choice not to drink or do drugs. Straight edge is considered to be a life-long choice, and many commemorate that commitment by getting straight edge tattoos, often an X somewhere on their body.
Is straight edge a gang?
No. But there are straight edge "groups" that are a lot like gangs. But no, straight edge itself is not a gang, and a straight edge person is not a gang member.
What is a straight edge used for?
A straight edge is used for making perfectly straight lines when drawing. The straight edge is placed on the paper and you use the edge to draw against.
What is the difference between a math straight edge and a math ruler?
A ruler has markings, a straight edge does not. In "straight edge and compass" constructions, you are not allowed to mark the straight edge. Things that are impossible using only a straight edge and compass are possible if markings are allowed (for example, it's possible to trisect an angle using a marked straight edge).
Is vitamin water straight edge?
Yes, some people in the straight edge scene call vitamin water "straight edge water"
Were there seashores in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts in on the western edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
What is a thin strip of wood used to draw a straight edge?
A ruler or straight edge.
What is a straight edge?
a tattoo that has something to do with straight-edge, a subculture and lifestyle choice about not drinking, doing drugs or having casual sex. a straight-edge tattoo could be lyrics from an edge band or x's.
What is a straight edge tattoo?
a tattoo that has something to do with straight-edge, a subculture and lifestyle choice about not drinking, doing drugs or having casual sex. a straight-edge tattoo could be lyrics from an edge band or x's.
Can you have fizzy drinks and be straight edge?
some say you can i mean i do it and i believe im straight edge
What is straight edge in math terms?
A straight edge is basically another name for a ruler, or it could be anything that makes straight lines.
