Emo use to be the adjective used to discribe music. It use to discribe a genre of hardcor punk and pop punk music. So why is it that we use the word now to discribe people?
Today emo is commonly tied to both music and fashion as well as an inspiration toward the emo subculture, and the term "emo" is sometimes stereotyped with tight jeans on males and females alike, long fringe (bangs) brushed to one side of the face or over one or both eyes, dyed black, straight hair, tight t-shirts (usually short-sleeved) which often bear the names of emo bands (or other designer shirts), studded belts, belt buckles, canvas sneakers or skate shoes or other black shoes and thick, black horn-rimmed glasses.This fashion has at times been characterized as a FAD. Early on, emo fashion was associated with a clean cut lookbut as the style spread to younger teenagers, the style has become darker, with long bangs and emphasis on the colour black replacing sweatervests.In recent years the popular media have associated emo with a stereotype that includes being emotional, sensitive or shy. It is also associated with depression, self-injury, and suicide.
Don’t worry! Not all “emos” are suicidal or cut themselves. That is just a stereotype! Personally, I think that emo hair is cool. I even now have blond, brown and blue hair. The emo style appeals to some; me included. The emos show their personality through their apperence. AND THAT IS COOL! Sometimes I just wish I didn’t care what people thought or wasn’t so insecure in how I look.
Who knows, maybe one day I too will become an EMO!
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