Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential aspirations took another blow today after the Coastal Association of Cheerleaders in America (CACA) withdrew their support for the former First Lady and declared Barack Obama as “wicked cool.”

So, if you’re genuinely interested in finding out what it feels like for a goth, the best way is to be goth yourself. It’s easy! All you need is a genuine sense of wonder, open-mindedness, creativity and an appreciation of the duality of existence. And, to help you get started, I’ve come up with seven important tips on becoming a fierce goth.