A gutter punk is a homeless or transient individual who displays a variety of specific physical traits and characteristics that often, but not always, are associated with the punk subculture. Attributes may include unkempt dreadlocks, nose rings, mohawk hairstyles, low quality tattoos, or army-style clothing.
In certain regions, gutter punks are notorious for panhandling and drug use, often displaying cardboard signs that make statements about their lifestyles.
Gutter punks are generally characterized as being voluntarily unemployed in a "mainstream" sense. Some earn a living through their creative arts. They are also known as "crusties" or "hipster hobos."
Famous quotes containing the words gutter and/or punk:
“Journalists belong in the gutter because that is where the ruling classes throw their guilty secrets.”
—Gerald Priestland (b. 1927)
“When there’s no future
How can there be sin
We’re the flowers in the dustbin
We’re the poison in your human machine
We’re the future
Your future
God Save the Queen”
—The Sex Pistols, British punk band (1976-1979)