It's Official: Steampunk is Mainstream

[mythosidhe]

What leads me to this conclusion? Today's newsletter from my jewelry component supplier of choice, Fire Mountain Gems:

Dear Jewelry Designer

Comments

[bondchick_nett]

I thought Steampunk had been mainstream for a really long time..? ^_^;;;

[mythosidhe]

Ehhhhhhhhh....'mainstream' as in an accepted part of the Goth underground and alternative fashion and 'mainstream' as in tweens hanging at the mall wearing goggles and necklaces made out of watch gears are two different things. I have yet to see the latter yet, but I have a feeling it's not far off...

[bondchick_nett]

Its here? ^_^;; xD

[mythosidhe]

LOL, well, you guys are just way trendier then we are, that's all. By and large American kids are lame :p

[caerbannog]

Translation: "We've torn apart watches so you don't have to!"

[mythosidhe]

You are not wrong ;p

[tikistitch]

"Steampunk style including random mixes of authentic vintage pieces such as gears, cogs, dials and more."

What about airships!

THEY FORGOT AIRSHIPS!

IT AIN'T STEAMPUNK WITHOUT MIGHTY DIRIGIBLES!!!

[mythosidhe]

No see, the gears & cogs are just the introduction--you have to buy the 'stimulating books' to learn about mighty dirigibles!

[bondchick_nett]

Or play Final Fantasy... Or, actually WoW for that matter... xD

[mythosidhe]

That's true! I hadn't though about it, but the earlier FF games were waaaaaaay Steampunk, weren't they? I haven't played one since FFVIII, but I assume the airship is still a staple...