1) For whatever reason, a highly controversial word in youth culture and popular culture circles. Probably the definition that can be the most agreed upon is that side of post-hardcore which is melodic and accessible enough for mainstream pop audiences to enjoy. It should be taken into account that most bands who play this type of music are divorced from the art punk tendencies of many of the pioneering post-hardcore bands from the 1980s and 1990s.
2) "Emo" can also refer to the youth subculture that is centered around this particular niche of post-hardcore described in definition 1, which, much like the punk, goth, and hippie subcultures that preceded it, is identifiable by a particular fashion sense (in this case often straight, dyed black hair combed to one side to the point of being asymmetrical in appearance, also horn-rimmed or rectangular eyewear). Unlike the punk and hippie subcultures, at least, there are really no identifiable political or ideological concerns of the Emo subculture, and it is primarily defined by music purchasing habits and outward appearance. However, many members of the Emo subculture, often referred to as emo kids, are often seen as suicidal or suffering from other psychological problems, regardless of whether or not they actually are.
3) Archaically at least to some degree, "emo" is sometimes used to describe nearly all post-hardcore, particularly that which derives stylistically from the sounds pioneered by a number of bands from Washington DC and Maryland in the mid-to-late 1980s. It should be noted, though, that "emo" (then "emocore") was a derogatory term applied to the earliest of these bands by their detractors.
1) It is disputed by few that Jimmy Eat World and Braid are emo bands.
2) In some regions, the emo subculture is cause for moral panic.
3) Guy Picciotto, of pioneering post-hardcore groups Rites of Spring and Fugazi fame primarily, finds it upsetting that he is considered one of emo's founding fathers.
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Emo does have to do with emotional. Mostly teens are emo. If their life is depressing, and they cut themselves (especially in wrists), they are considered emo. Just because someone wears black, dark make-up, has hair in their face, and wears skinny jeans does not make them emo. Emos are people too. They are not always depressed, they don't listen to all hardcore music, and they don't cut themselves 24/7. They do have lives. Emos usually only tell very close friends that they cut, they don't blab it to everyone to make everyone feel sorry for them. So if someone is telling everyone that they cut, then they are just doing that for pity.
A teenager that gets sad and cuts sometimes, which is considered emo.
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An Emo is not neccesarily a cut-up teenager with died hair and slit wrists. Emo just stands for emotionaly unstable. However, emo is also a kind of music and emos listen to emo music a lot of the time. The majority of them are also depressed, wear similar clothes, have certain hairstyles.
She was happy and hyper but then a little thing set her off and she had a temper tantrum and goes crazy like screaming and hitting. Then she went really moody and wouldn't come out of her room for 3 days. Now she is really happy and being very well behaved. What an emo!
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a term that has 68 pages on urbandictionary.com
emo is actually just a genre
if a kid gets a flippy haircut and tight pants and some converse and slits their wrists and enjoys listening to fueled by ramen bands in the dark then ok then! give that kid a gold star cuz he has a wacked up brain.
speaking of star they are probaly jefree star fans and "support" his existence
now isnt that poser-ific?
sad kid 1: im emo
sad kid 2: im emo too. my pants are tight
sad kid 3: my pants are tighter, i can barely breathe, i think i might die from lack of air
sad kids 1 and 2: dude i want your pants. i hate myself for not having them -slit writs-
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ok listin all you stupid people out there.
emo is not peole who wear tight jeans, cut themslves, take anti depresssants or anything that you've put under this stereo type.
emo is someone who is to FREAKIN EMOTIONAL FOR THERE OWN GOOD. ok?
and the word originated from the emoative music
but thats not the point.
and if your gonna freakin put peole under these stupid labels...at least do it right!!!!
no examples...just angry. cause everyone gets emo confuses!!!and every other dang stereo type
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What you can claim to be if you have a photo of yourself frowning, while your hair is in your face. This transcends race, class, creed, city, state, country, planet, gender, social status, musical tastes, elevation, religion, clothing choices, sexual orientation, internet connection, political affiliation, and whether your belly button is an "innie" or "outie"(innies are slightly more emo, though).
Me: Hey, check out that emo guy.
Jeff!: Uh, no, wrong. Heβs smiling. And also, tragically, sporting a mullet. Therefore, you fail.
Me: He... he's a reverse-emo, then. He's "ome".
Jeff!: Backward hair isn't backward vocabulary, you uncompromising bastard.
Me: Sigh.
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Although usually meant to describe a music style, lifestyle, hairstyle, clothing style &c, Emo is actually:
1. a town in Ireland (Emo, County Laois)
2. a town in Canada (Emo, Ontario)
3. a racetrack in Emo, Ontario (Emo Speedway)
4. a nightclub in Austin, Texas (Emo's)
5. a 16th century villa by Andrea Palladio (Villa Emo)
6. an Irish oil distribution brand (Emo Oil)
7. an American entertainer and comedian (Emo Philips)
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emo
1. It was so pretty when i spent the summer in Emo.
2. It be dam near freezin up der in Emo, eh? (all Canadians and Minnesotans talk like this)
3. Didja see dat big crash down der at da Emo Speedway?
4. You hear the band at Emo's last night? They were dam good
5. I saw this special with Bob Vila an A&E, end they had a whole bunch of stuff about Villa Emo in Italy.
6. I've got to get a spot of petrol at the Emo down the lane.
7. I love Emo Philips' use of Paraprosdokians in his acts.
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