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I had a random thought yesterday about elitism in jrock.

What if (some) people's elitism is only a disguise for annooyance at stupidity?  

Take Versailles for example.  There are a lot of Kamijo, Hizaki, Teru, and Jasmine You fans that were excited for Versailles even before the band debuted.  Why?  Because they knew what kind of image and music they would produce since they were fans for so long of their previous bands and projects.  After they debuted, all of a sudden there are a new wave of fans, many of which doubted Versailles' ability soley on their glamorous image (which is justifiable), going "OMGVERSAILLESISSOAWESOMETHEYREMYNEWFAVORITEBAND <3333"

Now, the older fans (older in fandom, not in age) get kind of peeved and exhibit elitist behavior.  'VERSAILLESISMINEYOUSUCKGTFO".  Couldn't it be that they're just ticked that you weren't 'smart' enough to notice their awesomeness before?

The same could apply to a Japanese brand.

Sweet lolita wasn't always as popular as it is now.  Back in the day gothic lolita was where it was at.  At that time Baby, the Stars Shine Bright sold mostly gothic lolita clothes!  But ever since the sweet lolita 'boom' happened, people who would dress gothic lolita, classic lolita, gothic punk, what have you, went "OMGTHISISSOCUTEITSMYNEWFAVORITESTYLENOW".  The lolitas who had been wearing sweet lolita for years were most likely going "Ew gtfo my sweets" when they were just miffed that you hadn't noticed the greatness that is sweet lolita ages ago.  Thank Angelic Pretty for this.

On a random but slightly related note, I predict a boom in classic lolita now!  The Gothic & Lolita Bible is doing more features using classic lolita instead of sweet lolita now.  This should be really interested.