An American Mod here who has seen the ebb and flow of enthusiam for all
things "Mod" among the general US population for over 15 yrs. One thing I
must always remind myself of is that eventually a new "trend" will emerge.
When it does all the boys and girls that have conspicously consumed all we
hold dear will release it to purchase all the "new gear" they need to be
part of whatever scene they now hold fast to. Anyone seem to remember swing
dancing in So Cal? How many zoot suits are now finding there way into
consignment shops? Or mouldering away in closets. Over the last decade I
have bought 2 scooters off of ex "Mods" who let them go for a song. In the
mean time, all that happens is we simply continue to live our lives, and
possibly lead by example. For now I am happy to see it once again on the
rise, it will "die" down again in a short time, and I am looking for an SX.
Seamus
>From: Dominic Broadhurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Re: I remember when scooters were ha'penny a dozen...
>Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 12:13:52 -0800
>
> > I don't think the examples given were the point, so much as the ease of
> > availability, or perhaps more to the point, what that encourages. I'm
>sure
> > you, of all people, Dom, would argue that mod is so much more than an
>actual
> > set of possessions, so much as a set of attitudes - that old line about
> > seeing the connection in casuals / rare trainers, or Basic Channel
>imports,
> > or whatever.
>Wholeheartedly agree, but i think i did make that point. Ease of
>avialability does not make a Mod does it, what makes it, is actually
>choosing it and more importantly sticking with it for a long period
>of time or ideally for the whole of your life in some form.
>Ease of availability will never change that, but may find it easier
>esp younger kids with little cash. From there on in they may stcik
>with it.
>
>
> > On the other hand, if it is, undoubtedly, easier to be a mod, where the
>fuck
> > are they all then?
>but what is a Mod in year 2000 anyway, I know I know Bad Sushi
>
>
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