1. Sorry, kids, but Walmart Halloween Special whiteface makeup doesn't actually look good on anyone. It clogs the pores, too, and we know how attractive zits are. The best thing to use is a normal foundation that's a few shades lighter than you are, then apply a white sheer powder over it if you like. Manic Panic sells the white powder. And remember, this goes for goth BOYS too. Being male is no reason to slack off on being beautiful.

2. CHEER UP! As much as it may look cool on T.V., nobody wants to hang around a mope. It really gets old after a while, and the world is a wonderful place to be (even when sunny). Besides, everyone looks better when they smile.

3. Wash your hair. Headgrease is not a nice thing to get on your face when you hug someone.

4. If you're already a freak, then don't bother caring what other people think of you. Don't go black and then wear only boring t-shirts because black tape and velvet ribbon is "too much".

5. Goth people can be the most beautiful creatures to walk the streets. So keep that in mind. Stay healthy, look great, and walk tall. Even people who are freakophobes will turn their heads (and have naughty dreams) if you only act like you know that you're wonderful.

6. Be tolerant. Not all normal people are enemies, but I see many baby-goths acting like the world is out to get them. If we go around calling them names and staring at them, then we're no better than the bad ones.

7. Remember that a fellow goth can be anyone, and look like anything. It's so easy to hate, but if we have a sense of unity, then our subculture bond can be extraordinary. So accept, don't reject.

That thing is sooo cute!