Ye da sits at the top of the stairs and pretends he's The Chaser' - Ste Swift (and pretty much everyone else)

Did you hear about the gothic tailor? He specializes in sewing “seams” of darkness into all his garments.

Goth culture has woven its way into various aspects of modern life, allowing its enthusiasts to express their unique style and taste in a multitude of settings. Here are some popular places where you can fully embrace the gothic aesthetic: Frank N. Stein’s Repair Shop (Frank N. Stein’s is a play on “Frankenstein,” a classic gothic novel) Again we did receive all the replies saying 'your da reads the Echo' (or that your da works for Echo, or that your da sits in the Echo watching ITV all day). So, thanks for those. READ MORE: Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's issue urgent product recalls for soup, pet food and more

Bauhaus, Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Cure, Joy Division, the Sisters of Mercy, the Birthday Party, Cocteau Twins, Southern Death Cult (aka The Cult), Specimen, Flesh For Lulu, Sex Gang Children, UK Decay, Virgin Prunes, Killing Joke, Play Dead, Alien Sex Fiend, the March Violets, Xmal Deutschland, the Mission, Fields of Nephilim, the Claytown Troupe, Gene Loves Jezebel and many more, while The Damned played up their gothic elements with their 1985 album Phantasmagoria. Goth-Themed Cafes: Some cafes and eateries embrace gothic aesthetics, offering an atmospheric setting for you to enjoy your coffee or tea.I asked the gothic gardener how she kept her plants alive, and she said, “I give them plenty of dark shade, and soul-watering sessions.” Gothic Gigglers (Question-and-Answer Puns) This is one of the many variants of the Rome meme doing the rounds, but I like the smart-assedness of it, neatly taking on hipster culture and Gothism in one swoop. Gothic Fashion Shows: The world of goth fashion is constantly evolving, and attending gothic fashion shows is a great way to keep up with the latest trends in the alternative scene.