mo was originally a nickname for "emotive hardcore" (type of music), but has evolved into meaning "emotional" because it was misinterpreted, since fans of this music were ususally known for being a bunch of depressed-self-harming-teens with too much free time. It's all stereotypical. But this is what it's known for now. An emo person (like I said stereotypical) would be very depressed, hate the world, including themselves and probably cry all the time. They've even stereotyped and emo style. Usually "emo" kids dress in skinny jeans, dark colors (but not all black), band tee shirts, and chucks. But, like I said about 5 or so times. IT'S ALL STEREOTYPICAL!!! And it did originally mean "emotive hardcore". (and if some one dresses like that it doesn't mean they're gonna go suicidal!)
by Shadow Prototype May 6, 2010
Get the EMOmug. Emo was a genre of music that developed out of the failing straight edge movement, especially in the DC area when bands such as Minor Threat and Bad Brains began to lose popularity.
These bands decided to take the energy of punk rock but without the anger, creating emo. Bands include: rites of spring, indian summer, some fugazi, ect. During emos height (84-87), it was generally very emotional, fast, and powerful music. Eventually, it became influenced by pop (much like punk) and is what it is today. It has also become a term to describe someone who is depressed and overly emotional, generally for attention.
These bands decided to take the energy of punk rock but without the anger, creating emo. Bands include: rites of spring, indian summer, some fugazi, ect. During emos height (84-87), it was generally very emotional, fast, and powerful music. Eventually, it became influenced by pop (much like punk) and is what it is today. It has also become a term to describe someone who is depressed and overly emotional, generally for attention.
I was wondering how Rites of Spring and My Chemical Romance are both labeled Emo and are completely different.
by TimmyTomahawk May 21, 2008
Get the Emomug. by ewatkins April 3, 2010
Get the emomug. emo's are people how like to express their feelings through song or poetry.We dont hate the world, we just want to feel loved by others, we're just a little lonely, and confused, (thats perfectly normal, anyway, like, who here doesnt get lonely or confused about something?, i dont get why people see as as freaks!) We're perfectly normal, we're just a bit more emotional than others.Not all emo's cut them selves, you dont need to cut yourself to become emo, yeah we do cut ourselves, but we seldomly do that, we just cut ourselves sometimes because it helps us feel something but again you really dont need too if you dont want to.Emo's are very affectionate, and actually very nice, we dont listen to music because its different and probably wierd to you haters, we listen to music because we can relate to it, because we could see the meaning in the lyrics.When emo's want something , we go for it, we dont care if others dont like it as long as we're happy with it. Emo's are not lowlifes who do nothing but lock their selves in their rooms and cry every night. we can have fun too, we can laugh and make jokes too, we have our own lives too!Maybe if you haters get to know us better you'll probably like us alot.Being emo is my own way of expressing myself, and its my own way of solving my problems.Any way thanks for reading this and i hope it helps you understand a little more about emos... Oh, and almost forgot, EMOS DONT OVERREACT TO EVERYTHING!OKAY? well see yah........ BYE;)
people who listen to emo music, even if they dont want to,just so they can get noticed-POSERS!
people who cut them selves excessively and display their scars to others-DEFINITLEY POSERS!
people who dont care what people say,as long as their happy, write emotional songs and poetry and cut themselves(rarely),NOT TO GET NOTICED, they just do it when they feel like it- now thats an Emo...EMOS DONT NEED OTHERS SYMPATHY, AND WE DEFINITLEY DONT WANT OTHERS TO PITTY ON US, so when some one tells you their emo just to get your attention that person is a M**********n' poser.
people who cut them selves excessively and display their scars to others-DEFINITLEY POSERS!
people who dont care what people say,as long as their happy, write emotional songs and poetry and cut themselves(rarely),NOT TO GET NOTICED, they just do it when they feel like it- now thats an Emo...EMOS DONT NEED OTHERS SYMPATHY, AND WE DEFINITLEY DONT WANT OTHERS TO PITTY ON US, so when some one tells you their emo just to get your attention that person is a M**********n' poser.
by raxelle July 20, 2009
Get the Emomug. by i think i sharded May 14, 2023
Get the Emomug. e·mo
/ˈēmō/
noun
a person who is overly sensitive, emotional, and full of angst, or who adopts a certain style (i.e. nike tech, bandana shorts, ice cream hair, viper sunglasses)
/ˈēmō/
noun
a person who is overly sensitive, emotional, and full of angst, or who adopts a certain style (i.e. nike tech, bandana shorts, ice cream hair, viper sunglasses)
Friend 1: You’re emo.
Friend 2: No I’m not.
Friend 1: Yes, you have nike tech, bandana shorts, ice cream hair, and viper sunglasses.
Friend 2: Oh yeah, I’m emo.
Friend 2: No I’m not.
Friend 1: Yes, you have nike tech, bandana shorts, ice cream hair, and viper sunglasses.
Friend 2: Oh yeah, I’m emo.
by whoamireally September 21, 2023
Get the Emomug.