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The story of pop punk in this deck is told through the classic symbolism of each suit.




Diamonds: Wealth
Blink 182, Fall Out Boy, and All Time Low
Diamonds are lively and energetic bands that sing a lot about partying and other youthful endeavors.
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Clubs: War
Bands: Blink 182, Fall Out Boy, and All Time Low
Clubs are notoriously wild bands whose lyrics and instrumentation are fueled by chaos and aggression.
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Heart: Purity
Bands: Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, and Boys Like Girls
Hearts sing mostly about the pursuit of love and their relationships.
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Spades: Death
Bands: New Found Glory, My Chemical Romance, and Mayday Parade
Spades write many sad and macabre lyrics, often about death or depression.

Kings
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The Kings in this deck represent the first 'wave' of pop punk bands. The bands during this era all started between 1986 - 1993.
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Queens
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The Queens in this deck represent the second 'wave' of pop punk bands. The bands during this era all started between 1996 - 2001.
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Jacks
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The Jacks in this deck represent the third 'wave' of pop punk bands. The bands during this era all started between 2003 - 2005.
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