In a day where emo is no longer a type of music but a steryotype much like, say, prep, you begin to wonder, what is truly emo. For those near a Barnes & Nobel, I suggest you go and buy the deliciously funny "Everybody Hurts: A Guide to Emo Culture" Ay-SAP. For others, here's the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me god....about emo people.
Myth: To be emo, you HAVE to wear skinny jeans
Truth: Not so. I mean, sure, it IS the signature emo, but we'd prefer you chubby emos to keep off the emo pants.
Myth: Emo people cut their wrists
Truth: First, what you have to consider is the correct tem is scene, which is one who likes emo music. However, since most people don't know that, they think that emo=emotional=cuts wrists. Which is all fine and dandy, but really, just because they cry a lot and listen to song after song about DEATH AND DESTRUCTION does NOT mean they cut their wrists...let's be serious people!
Myth: Fall Out Boy is emo
Truth: HA! hahahahahaha! nuff said
Myth: There is only one type of emo people. Black wearing-depressed-wrist-cutting-scary-teens
Truth: If you really think that, please check out http://www.yourscenesucks.com/ gives you about a year of entertainment.
Emo people like a certain type of music. Unknown bands that scream a lot qualify...From First to Last, AFI, My Chemical Romance, TBS, Heroin, Jimmy Eat World, Get Up Kids . Those are just suggestions.
For more info on emo's check out http://www.emo-corner.com/
You should be informed enough not to judge next time you see a person with skinny jeans.
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