Steampunk

[Michael]

This is something I've never quite understood the attraction of, though it appears to be a growing movement. What it means, what it stands for or what role it plays is beyond me.

But here's an article on the topic if anyone is interested.

http://www.popmatters.com/pm/feature/118694-when-punk-gains-steam/P0/

Apparently they do costumes too! (who knew?)

http://www.popmatters.com/images/features_art/s/steampunk-6.jpg

It all just seems to me to be Victorian era 'sci-fi'. :shrug:

[Donkey]

Eh, it's just a popular sub-genre of science fiction.

But like most comic book genres, it all comes down to tits.

[Margot]

Eh, it's just a popular sub-genre of science fiction.

But like most comic book genres, it all comes down to tits.

I disagree. Their asses look great, too.

[The Drunk Guy]

Eh, it's just a popular sub-genre of science fiction.

But like most comic book genres, it all comes down to tits.
:fence:

Tits are the hook. They sell the book. Ever read Watchmen? Sandman? These are two of the greatest literary works of the late 20th century.

As for this steampunk stuff, I dunno. You know kids. We can blame a good chunk of the goth theme on Gaiman, so I guess this is what we'll see kids wearing next. :shrug: All we can do is laugh at their silliness.

By the way, The Ascension has a little bit of a steam punk feel to it, but not much. I'm currently working on an 'encyclopedia' to help guide me and keep my story straight. :D

[Michael]

I find the phenomena of 'steampunk' much more interesting as a social movement than some literary sub-genre.

Those re-engineered engines and retro-technology stuff is quite interesting - an appeal back to a simpler time when technology was in the hands of ordinary people - in a way that 21st century technology is no longer accessible to the average educated person.