Talk the Talk: The Slang of 65 American Subcultures

Introduction Americans in Antarctica Anime and Manga Fans Astrologers and Astrologists Beekeepers Bicyclists and Mountain Bikers Birders Bodybuilders Carnival Workers Cat Fanciers Cavers and Spelunkers Circus People Coin and Money Collectors Con Artists and Scammers Cowboys and Rodeo Riders Drug Pushers and Users Flyfishers and Sport Fishermen Furries Gamblers and Poker Players Gardeners Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered, and Bisexual People Goths Graffiti Writers Gun Enthusiasts Hackers and Programmers Ham Radio Operators Hikers and Backpackers Historical Reenactors Hot Rodders Hunters Kayakers, Canoers, and Rafters Magicians Mediums, Channelers, and Spiritualists Model Builder and Radio-Controlled Model Enthusiasts Model Railroaders and Railfans Motorcyclists (Bikers) Naturists and Nudists Online Gamers Parapsychologists Politicians and Politicos Prisoners Pro Wrestling Fans Prostitutes and Other Sex Workers Punk Rockers and Straight Edgers Puppeteers Renaissance Fairegoers Rock Climbers Role-Playing Gamers RV Owners Sci-Fi and Fantasy Fans Scuba Divers Skateboarders Skiers Skinheads Skydivers and Base Jumpers Snowboarders Society for Creative Anachronism Members (SCAdians) Stamp Collectors (Philatelists) Surfers Sustainable Living Advocates Tattoo Artists and Tattoo Enthusiasts Thespians and Stage Crew Truckers UFO Believers Wiccans, Witches, and Neo-Pagans Appendix: The Language of Hip Hop Bibliography Index of Terms