Straight edge as a gimmick

[Dorkchop]

Originally Posted by Juan It's only a fad in wrestling though. I'd be more upset if it were a fad on MTV or Disney Channel.

Straight Edge is a huge fad in the punk and hardcore scene considering that's where it originated. However it's a huge lifestyle for some people. Some people also use that as their own identity. Some people also become straight edge because a few cool people they know were straight edge and they want to fit in and be cool too. Some people just don't do drugs, smoke, or drink alcohol and consider themselves straight edge by default.

There are pros and cons of the straight edge scene in punk music. Straight edge is completely foreign to people who aren't pretty hip with the punk and indie music scene. That's a big reason why CM Punk has become so over with it. CM Punk being awesome is the main reason he got over and drew heat with it. Plus he has a Bouncing Souls tattoo and the Bouncing Souls are an awesome band. I forget where it is. I think somewhere on his right arm.

Blah blah blah. I can go on about this topic for a long time, but I'll stop at this.

If only Lance Storm knew how well this could get over.