How to be emo…
Have you recently felt depressed? Alone? Abandoned by your family and friends? Misunderstood by the world? If you have, and like to express your feelings and emotions through poetry and music, chances are you’re what today’s society considers “emo”. (I only be emo on days that me and gage fight… so if I am emo like only sometimes… does that make me fake?)
1.Understand what Emo is.(research) Emo has many meanings. The correct definition is that emo is a music genre (short for emotive hardcore), a subgenre of hardcore punk.(hmm I didnt know that…) Still, others consider it’s only a brief way to call someone emotional(thats what I thought :>), although they are not correct.(I was wrong) Still, there are those who believe emo is a lifestyle and choose to live their lives the emo way. The correct term for what is generally regarded as “emo” is scene (:o whaaaaaaat.? but I thought scene….was scene? )(despite the darker colors and the common lack of extreme cheerfulness). For the sake of simplicity, however, we will use the term “emo”. (ahahaha this is insane, Ive learned so much today..)
2.appreciate emo music. Emo is a rock music genre. In recent times, many pop-punk bands have been incorrectly classified as emo or emotive hardcore. Listen to a lot of emo bands, and maybe even consider picking up an instrument, such as a bass or guitar. You could also try to play the violin, and if you invest enough time into it, emo songs on the violin sound incredibly amazing. The drums can also be a very good instrument. You can even write poetry and turn them into songs. (sooo emo is like scene…except not at all…?)(scene kids only listen to “scene” music because other scene kids like it… but “emo kids” “appreciate” thier music?……oookay.. moving on.)
3.Test yourself. Try listening to emo music. If you end up liking this type of music,(and appreciateing it…) and come out wanting to download the songs after you’re done with the album, you’re probably a true emo.(:D a true emo!!!! thats great!!!) Getting inner emo is all a matter of finding out if you have it or not. Examples of emo include Yage, Amanda Woodward, Rites of Spring, Embrace, I Hate Myself, Indian Summer, Belle Epoque, Antioch Arrow, and Twelve Hour Turn.(whoa.. there are types of emo too…) Emo is not mainstream; you will not hear any emo bands on the radio or at Warped Tour. Bands such as Hawthorne Heights and My Chemical Romance are far from emo.(hmm Im getting smart :D)
4. Dress emo. After you have discovered your inner emo,(:> your “inner emo…”) try shopping for a new wardrobe. Emo fashion has roots in both punk and goth. Wear tight jeans, tight shirts with emo band logos on them, studded belts, and an old, black and worn down pair of sneakers.(scene without color…?) Girls can wear black or red skirts with striped socks or leggings. Plaid skirts with chains are also a staple in the emo fashion. Leg warmers are acceptable as well.(sooo you can only wear these things? hmmm maybe emo is a little more strict than scene?) For accessories, buy black rubber bracelets or studded bracelets and any emo-looking necklaces, such as ones with grenades or broken hearts on them. Thick, black-rimmed glasses are not uncommon for emo guys or girls. Also, stripes and checkers are big in the emo culture. Take an example from others emo’s you see around as inspiration, but do not copy, just do your own thing.(look at them for an example but dont do what they do, do something else….) There’s always more emo points in thrift shop buys, also. (THEY GET POINTS!!! emo kids get points!!! thats not fair…)
5.Get an emo hairstyle. Dye it black or Brown with perhaps some blonde or unnatural color streaks, especially in the bangs. If you are a girl, you may possibly want to cut your hair to a very short bob-like hairstyle but keep your bangs long,(…ew… lolz ) swept drastically(haha) to one side and covering your eye.(only cover one eye…?) Or, for those who like long hair, get many choppy layers and highlights. For a guy, you may want to spike up the back side, and pat down the front side. You could also get your bangs/fringe dyed a lighter color than the rest of your hair. Remember, you should always straighten your hair with a flat iron and use lots of hairspray. (slightly scene? but a little less glamour?)
6.Get the attitude. A lot of times, emo is associated with being bitter, depressed, insecure and resentful. But at it’s core, you can be emo because you’re sensitive, introspective, thoughtful, and quiet, Don’t ever be loud or in anyone’s face; focus on your own emotional life.(bahaha this is amazing!!! XD this is the greatest blog by far :D)
7.Remember Emo’s are people too! Don’t be all glum if everyone makes fun of you! Remember you are still a person. (ya cheer up emo kid C:)
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