The other 1200 definitions explain the term itself and its origins better than I can here, but it is important to note that the music and accompanying culture currently labeled "emo" by the press and popular media (as well as by the kids themselves) is essentially the same music and culture we all would have simply referred to as "alternative" a decade ago, and which has been shoveled into the media-created pigeonhole formerly occupied by the (arguably artificial) subgenre of "alternative" music known as "grunge" back in the '90s.
by Panic! In My Pants December 14, 2008
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Quadruple-digits aren't a big deal; considering that three of those digits are probably people like you.
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"Oh SNAPS! 'Emo' has over a thousand definitions. I must point this out to the UrbanDictionary community! As though the people who intend to read them all haven't noticed. C:"
by Taka J. November 10, 2008
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1)Skinny jeans. Guys and girls.
2)Thick black rimmed glasses.
3)Sloppy hair that tends to gravitate towards one side of the face, blocking half from view. Usually dark(black)with streaks of very bright (red, green) colors.
4)Eyeliner. Guys and girls.
5)A serious need to be unconforming. Which might be an issue when you are talking about one of the fastest growing trends in the world.
6) Some sort of self mutilation/suicide attempt.
7)A fascination with vintage items, poetry, dark lyrically uninventive lyrics that express 'deep' emotions and thoughts.
1)Skinny jeans. Guys and girls.
2)Thick black rimmed glasses.
3)Sloppy hair that tends to gravitate towards one side of the face, blocking half from view. Usually dark(black)with streaks of very bright (red, green) colors.
4)Eyeliner. Guys and girls.
5)A serious need to be unconforming. Which might be an issue when you are talking about one of the fastest growing trends in the world.
6) Some sort of self mutilation/suicide attempt.
7)A fascination with vintage items, poetry, dark lyrically uninventive lyrics that express 'deep' emotions and thoughts.
by Apostrophe. Simply Yours. December 30, 2008
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It tends to be simalar to Rock/Punk/Metal.
Emo isnt about being sensitive or anything, emo's are just people who listen to this music.
Emos are not gay, depressing, suicidal, or stupid as people say they are!!!!!!!!
Emo's are actually decent people!
It tends to be simalar to Rock/Punk/Metal.
Emo isnt about being sensitive or anything, emo's are just people who listen to this music.
Emos are not gay, depressing, suicidal, or stupid as people say they are!!!!!!!!
Emo's are actually decent people!
so called emo band-Fall out boy
so called emo band-My chemical romance
so called emo band-Jimmy eat world
Any other good band i can think of :)
so called emo band-My chemical romance
so called emo band-Jimmy eat world
Any other good band i can think of :)
by orianwindows April 13, 2008
Get the emo mug.Guy 1: Wow, Bob is so Emo, always being depressed. He so needs a therapist.
Bob: Shut Up, you guys! I'm gonna hang myself now! (sobs)
Bob: Shut Up, you guys! I'm gonna hang myself now! (sobs)
by DefineYourWorld: March 30, 2009
Get the Emo mug.A commercially manufactured fad that embodies no artistic merit in anyway whatsoever,
A prime example of social collectivism to compensate for a lack of individuality,
Also used by the weak minded to label things they so obviously don't understand,
A current source of homogenized, soulless and mediocre music within the mainstream,
It is also used to mock and greatly undermind those who self harm and and suffer from genuine depression.
A prime example of social collectivism to compensate for a lack of individuality,
Also used by the weak minded to label things they so obviously don't understand,
A current source of homogenized, soulless and mediocre music within the mainstream,
It is also used to mock and greatly undermind those who self harm and and suffer from genuine depression.
by Jrickk February 18, 2009
Get the Emo mug.Short for Emotional. Usually cuts wrists and listens to punk/emo/gothic music. Wears tight jeans and band tees and converese shoes, sometimes wears specific gloves to hide slit wrists. usually black hair and pale skin. black hair; spikes,side bangs, short bangs at front spikes in back.
I'm emo i hate myself.
by emoliciousssz March 11, 2009
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