What do you think emo is?

My view of being emo is being the downer of everyone amongst you see I think emo is wearing black all the time and talking in a monotonous(steady) voice

I think emo is music.

Cause that’s what it is. Not a style or a personality. It’s a genre. And most of the ‘emo’ bands today are not emo. “Emo” kids should check out some real emo bands like Texas is the Reason, Mineral, Sunny Day Real Estate.

If you are the way you are and you’re creative and express yourself then you’re not emo. -You’re unique.

Emo is just another popular social label… like hippies were in the 60’s.

xox Sika

I think its just another catagory, along with punk, goth,prep ect. but it has nothing to do with cutting yourself (this is were many stupid people come in and start using the word as an insualt) self mutilation has a catagory of its own. emo (along with all the other stereotypes) is a style of music, and a way of dressing. there is no exact way of dressing though. as many different styles forom other catagorys can also be placed under the name of emo. most sterotypes are “borrowing” things from other stereotypes…mainy in the dressing sense. but basically emo is a genre of music and a style of dressing.

I think that what people would see as “emo” these days are as follows: (this is emo style for todays people)

Purple black and red are the main “emo” colors. they usually are striped or checkered.

Hair is also a huge part of this style, usually mid lenght, straight, with bangs that cover the eyes. usually two toned. The back is sometimes spiked out.

baggy pants, torn pants, or tight tight pants. torn shoes, converse, or black boots.

But to me, emo is what it means. emo is short for emotional. I would consider someone emo when they seem to be more emotional, usually in negative ways which is why people assosiate it with cutting.

MUSIC is also a huge part of the “emo stereotype. music thats a little more vulgur, but meaningful.

Suicidal teenagers who cut them selves and have strong emotional problems with black eyeliner…but hey its just my theory.

its a music genre
like the guys from AFIs new band it is not over-depressed teens im glad someone gets it

hm that’s tough. it could mean quite a few things. it depends on the person