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PacifierOne of the few raver accessories used for fashion as opposed to function. This is due, actually, to a misinterpretation of its function, which makes it one of the most useless pieces of paraphernalia in rave culture, since ravers use it primarily to prevent their teeth from grinding (one of the side-effects of habitual MDMA use), something that the pacifier was strictly not designed for. If ravers were really serious about preventing such a habit, they’d use a teething ring. Or better yet, some gum. Parents Never tell your parents you are going to a rave, unless they are perfectly fine with that. Always tell them it’s a party, or a dance. If the subject of curfew comes up, tell them you have no idea when it’s supposed to end. If they’re still suspicious, take them along with you. Chances are dad will leave a half hour into it, with complaints of "I can’t stand this bumpity bumpity boom computer music" and mom will either go with him, or seek refuge in the chill room for the remainder of the night. Always act surprised at anything they find displeasing, and have ready set statements, like "I don’t do any, honest." Partykid (see Raver) PCP Phencyclidine is the all-in-one wonder drug, producing effects that feel like a combination of alcohol, crack, crystal meth, and even acid. (see drugs) Being of the family of disassociatives--a collection of drugs that sever the mind's connection with the body--PCP, like its Ketamine counterpart, is useful in trapping the user inside themselves, rendering them incapable of dancing, socializing, or even appreciating the music (if they can recognize it at all). Yet some ravers swear by it, professing that sometimes the best way to enjoy the vibe of a party is to be slumped against a wall in a semi-comatose stupor, barely aware of the music, other partiers, or even their own drool. Phat Slang. It means 'good'. Phat pants One would infer, going by how the word ‘phat’ is used in rave culture, that this translates simply to ‘good pants’. What is meant by ‘good’, though? The standard by which most ravers judge ‘good pants’ is by how ‘fat’ they are (even though pants don’t have to be ‘phat’ to be ‘good’). However, ‘phat pants’ are pants that are not necessarily good, but ‘fat’. Actually a synthesis of the words ‘phat’ and ‘fat’. Whether this means that ‘fat’ pants are ‘phat’ (in that they are ‘good’) depends largely on where you bought them. Piercing Ravers love piercings; anyplace on the body that can be clearly seen by everyone else. And if they can't be clearly seen, then ravers will tell about them. The reason for this is vanity. Ravers love to boast to the world that they are ravers, believing that the world keeps a healthy memory of everything rave-related due to some self-important motive. Keeping a high profile allows ravers to revel in the grandeur of what they think society vilifies all the time, enforcing their status signature of being cool and underground. Platform shoe Something that ravers have still not quite figured out the proper function for, which is why they rarely wear them. This tendency, for ravers to find the functionality in everything and shun impractical commodities, perhaps suggests why platform shoes find more favor with the fashion-conscientious Bar-stars. PLUR The acronym of rave culture, PLUR has probably become the most meaningless, exploited, over-promoted, over-hyped, ill-appreciated, mismanaged, misunderstood, idealistically naive ideology yet produced by Western Civilization. Police (law enforcement) Top ten reasons why a rave might be shut down by the local authorities:1 1) fire code violations (too many people, not enough exits) (see Fire hazard) 2) multiple noise complaints from nearby residences 3) parking / traffic flow impeded on nearby roads 4) violation of ordinances against late-night dancing or public assembly 5) loitering or trespassing 6) minors out past curfew 7) alcohol on premesis without liquor license and/or with minors present 8) drugs or drug paraphernalia seen, smelled, or imagined 9) venue owner changed their mind once they saw all those people with strange clothes and hair 10) nearby doughnut shop was out of whipped-cream filled pastries Poppers It’s usually VCR head cleaner, leather cleaner, amyl nitrate, butyl nitrate, nitrous oxide, model glue, paint thinner, butane, or sometimes even gasoline. Poser A type of raver who likes to rave, and raves a lot by raving every weekend at the big rave where they meet other ravers who often rave and talk about raves and raving and where the next rave will be and how good the last rave was and how long they've been raving and other rave-related ravisms that they like to rant and rave about. (see Raver, Hoochie, Label tart/whore) Progressive Regressive. Promoter The used car salesman of rave culture. (see DIY, Capacity) Props It means 'proper respect'. Whether this is actually intended, however, is quite unknown. Psilocybin/Psilocin Magic mushrooms may very well have the exclusive accolade as the most spiritual drug of all time. There is evidence of this plant and its hallucinogenic properties having a profound impact on vitually every culture in the history of the world. And nearly all of them have unanimously regarded the fungus as something spiritual--a rite-of-passage, a ritual, a sacred journey, or any type of ceremony that encourages mind-expansion and self-awareness. Despite the fact that they all could have quite easily exploited the spore and abused its psychoactive tendencies, none of them even tried. This suggests that perhaps human beings are responsible enough to co-exist with drugs after all, and that simply because a few drugs (namely, alcohol, caffeine and nicotine) have found their way into the social fabric of Western Civilization, doesn’t mean all of them will. (see Drugs) Psychedelic trance (goa) House music on acid. (see LSD, House, Hippy) 1 from the alt.rave faq
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I really like your site, and I can appreciate the amount of time it must have taken to put into it. I've been going to parties for well over a year now, and I really find it discomforting to see your entry on PLUR. I know that PLUR is drastically overused and most people don't really understand the concept but I think it is more than just a "meaningless, over-promoted, over-hyped, ill-appreciated, mismanaged, misunderstood, idealistically naive ideology". I've seen PLUR work before, how we can get together and make a difference. For awhile I lost faith, but I think that if everyone had hope in changing their reality and becoming closer to thier fellow man than maybe things could change.
The one for psy-trance is one of, if not the only form of 4/4 music that isn't a house derivative. it is actually taken from old school german gabba beats, mellowed out a bit with some psychadelics, be they of the liquid variety or from old hippie rock and roll.
you forgot to add what PLUR stands for. I can vouch for the fact that chewing gum when on E is the worst thing U can do. Not only are U nashing your teeth without thinking, the gum creates resistance that makes your jaw ache harshly for a couple days after the party!!
PLUR is just that. An Ideology, meaning (to me at least), what the world SHOULD be like, Ideally. What the world is actually like is a long ways away from that. We're doing our darndest thought. Preload: blowing loads of bux at your local GNC to enhance the good / negate the bad effects of the drugs yer eating.
This may be hard for the rest of the cynical bastard of a world to believe, but we have only just recieved PLUR here in Australia. So, I have a few suggestions for you. 1. Alter your definition of PLUR to suit the new millenium (next year btw) There is no E in Plur! :o)
pixie phuking : when sumone blows sparklez all over yer face :)
unfortunately... plur is dead... fortunately, we still have music, dance, and vibe... mdv? no, that doesnt have a ring to it... lets take it back underground, drop the commercialism, dont tell the frat boys and the thugs, lay off the drugs a little (the e tards in the back of the room lying on the floor rubbing themselves) dance yer ass off and bring the plur back!!!
Pacifier: While I couldn't say what the original use of pacifiers were, I can say that they do help prevent the teeth from actually grinding of the one experiencing the problem. (Although it doesn't stop the lock-jaw itself.) It is especially helpful to those who can not chew gum while on ecstacy because the sugar makes them nauseous.
phat...aka Pretty Hot And Tempting. mostly a term guys use to describe some girls...girls also use it though.
Thanks for taking me back to the sixties... when we believed that all you need is "peace, love and understanding". (Or if you were into another popular group at the time "All you need is Love"). We too distained 'the establishment' and anyone too old to understand (finally pinned down to the age of 40). And now, Holy Crap! I am the establishment. What the hell did I do to deserve this?!! Then I realize... I don't have an agenda of WHDD (War, Hate Disunity and Disrespect) for anyone. How then did I become part of the establishment? That part's easy. You mellow with age. Thanks. It was fun looking back. And it's good to see idealism is alive and well.
PLUR's new term to bitter junglists is Please Lick ur Rectum.
Party Perfume: (noun) That terrible smell that completely saturates your hair and clothes and sits on your skin after you've been at a party. Usually a sickly-sweet combination of artificial fog, cigarette smoke, and dried sweat. You can't smell it on you after you've been in the party awhile because you get used to it, but after you leave the party, you'll constantly get whiffs from your clothes, when you mess with your hair, or when you finally get to take a bath.
PLUR= Police Love Us Ravers!
plur is for people that need a four letter acronym to remind them to be a good person. some of us don't need the reminder.
Pothead - Despite the obvious link to other subcultures, and the belief that you don't need drugs to have a good time, a lot of ravers fall into this category. Tendancies to be self righteous, psychospiritual, professional in their abuse, only interested in other potheads, and very, very, VERY addicted to their drug of choice...Even though most of them would tell you it's not addictive.
PLUR is the philosophy advocated by people for whom it is ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC but who end up cracked out as fuck every weekend (and most national holidays). PLUR is a myth. Just live.
PLUR first time I have heard of it and after raving in Melbourne for about 5 years I finally notice the anamosity towards ravers after being slammed on the dance floor NYE with fuckwits out there now, not the first time. Don't really know what to think sometimes and uphold something of the original thought for the scene. We tried to take it underground again here and it has worked to some degree but left a smear of common headbangers on top trying to find the source through greedy promoters, dj gods, etc. Otherwise still strong underneath where most fear to tread. Candy, Bitter and Jaded ravers and PLUR? Americans like to make such a big deal and label everything, yes we know that there is some measure of intelligence over there but sufficiently not a world view. Yeah I know that your smart enough to understand this and how fucked it is that sometimes there aint now way of being a knight in shining armour anymore. But the old saying may be true if your going to horse around then somebody is going to get hurt, I think that we all get hurt in the rave scene but whilst we are doing that were not living any other life. And why would we want to do that.
Ummm I was looking at your pacifier post... There's one thing you left out. Personally, I, and many of my friends get them with the intension of - No, not protecting teeth, sence none of us seem to have a problem with that. No, not narcotics, we're not stoners. But simply to keep our mouths wet. I and many others tend not to consentrate on posture while raving, and I find that after a 10 or 15 minutes I will close my mouth to find that it is extreamly dry. By sucking on a pacifier (as well as staying very hydrated the entire rave), one can prevent this.
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