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The Goth subculture, which began in the ’80s on the back of the punk subculture of the ’70s, has survived and thrived over the years along with its associated tastes in music, aesthetics, and fashion. Goths have contributed much to wider culture over the years, with icons like Robert Smith, David Bowie, Nico and Tim Burton heavily influenced by the dark, artistic and androgynous characteristics of the Goth scene.
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Although Goth subculture is strong and there is sure to be a small niche in every community, being different can often be a lonely and difficult experience.
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Studies suggest that Goth teens are more likely to harm themselves or attempt suicide; however, it was also found that most self-harm by teens was done before joining the subculture, and that joining the subculture would actually protect them and help them deal with distress in their lives. Goths need their fellow Goths around them!
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This clever ad by German hardware store Hornbach depicts a lonely girl, shunned by her classmates and looked at with a mixture of fear and suspicion by the rest of the community.
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The ad depicts the teenage girl in her daily life, being laughed at and talked about behind her back as she clearly stands out as different in this seemingly well-to-do German town. Her schoolmates think she’s weird and crazy, while older people are a little frightened of her.
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Everyone needs their support network, don’t they? In the absence of other Goths in the town, this queen of darkness is fortunate to have a father that supports her unconditionally.
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Using the DIY knowledge and materials that he undoubtedly picked up at his local Hornbach store, he goes out of his way to make sure his daughter has a house worthy of her!
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Watch the wholesome video below
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Here’s what people had to say about the heartwarming ad
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Hans 6 years ago
Interesting side note: the German hardware stores actually go lengths in their spots. It is an extremely competitive market, which saw a few chains die in the last few years, and now many spots have quite a bit of a message. Usually the approach is "you can do it if you want it" and "everyone who tries deserves respect". I find that honourable in an ocean of adds which typically are either repetitive b******t of stupidly smiling people or, well, cleavage.
Sandy 6 years ago
This makes me think of UK diy chain B&Q "you can do it when you B&Q it" lol
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Withnail 6 years ago (edited)
This is everything. I love my daughter unconditionally and will support her no matter what. Always be yourself... unless you suck. Also, I really want to paint my house black now.
chi-wei shen 6 years ago (edited)
This commercial by Hornbach is 5 years old and still as relevant today as it was in 2014. Even if the rest of the world is against you, it's most important to have a family you can rely on.
better version of alex 6 years ago
oh gosh i teared up, this is way more wholesome than I expected. Having family that supports you unconditionally is the greatest gift a child can have
sam jrakoh 6 years ago
this was incredibly cute & sweet. &...as a teenager who went thru exactly this, i can confirm, the looks from older generations was always the worst. often times, i would just smile to throw them off...however, that certainly seemed to make it worse. lol.
Michaela Fieberling 6 years ago
THis ad is actually a few years old (Geman gothic here) and I have to say, even I cried ugly tears when I saw it first. Not a single Gothic, metal-head, geek or nerd who hasn't experienced that kind of loneliness and back-talk, especially when you live in the more rural places in Germany. I usually approach them all with total kindness, firstly because it seems to calm them down and assure them I will not whip out a dead squirrel from somewhere and proclaim my love for Satan (Atheist anyway) and secondly because its hilarious as F. They're always so comfused by the discrepancy between how I look and how I act. But yeah, the ad went over well in Germany with many Gothics hailing it as a great thing. Plus, it made us laugh (we like to laugh, we just have a weird sense of humour) :) Hornbach always does commercials that makes you laugh^^
Hans 6 years ago
Interesting side note: the German hardware stores actually go lengths in their spots. It is an extremely competitive market, which saw a few chains die in the last few years, and now many spots have quite a bit of a message. Usually the approach is "you can do it if you want it" and "everyone who tries deserves respect". I find that honourable in an ocean of adds which typically are either repetitive b******t of stupidly smiling people or, well, cleavage.
Sandy 6 years ago
This makes me think of UK diy chain B&Q "you can do it when you B&Q it" lol
Load More Replies... Withnail 6 years ago (edited)
This is everything. I love my daughter unconditionally and will support her no matter what. Always be yourself... unless you suck. Also, I really want to paint my house black now.
chi-wei shen 6 years ago (edited)
This commercial by Hornbach is 5 years old and still as relevant today as it was in 2014. Even if the rest of the world is against you, it's most important to have a family you can rely on.
better version of alex 6 years ago
oh gosh i teared up, this is way more wholesome than I expected. Having family that supports you unconditionally is the greatest gift a child can have
sam jrakoh 6 years ago
this was incredibly cute & sweet. &...as a teenager who went thru exactly this, i can confirm, the looks from older generations was always the worst. often times, i would just smile to throw them off...however, that certainly seemed to make it worse. lol.
Michaela Fieberling 6 years ago
THis ad is actually a few years old (Geman gothic here) and I have to say, even I cried ugly tears when I saw it first. Not a single Gothic, metal-head, geek or nerd who hasn't experienced that kind of loneliness and back-talk, especially when you live in the more rural places in Germany. I usually approach them all with total kindness, firstly because it seems to calm them down and assure them I will not whip out a dead squirrel from somewhere and proclaim my love for Satan (Atheist anyway) and secondly because its hilarious as F. They're always so comfused by the discrepancy between how I look and how I act. But yeah, the ad went over well in Germany with many Gothics hailing it as a great thing. Plus, it made us laugh (we like to laugh, we just have a weird sense of humour) :) Hornbach always does commercials that makes you laugh^^
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