Tag: signaling
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The signaling role of metal band T-shirts
Metal culture includes a host of rituals (head banging and moshing), gestures (throwing “devil’s horns” or forming a “claw”) and fashion (battle vests). Importantly, concert attire must adhere to the following unspoken rule: When you see a band play, you should not wear that band’s T-shirt to the show. Why is wearing the performer’s T-shirt…
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