i hear the words"emo"and "preppy" alot from my teenage grandchildren and on this site what does it all mean?I cant ask the grandkids dont want them to think grandma isnt hip,can someone explain this to me,thank you
2006-08-08 00:21:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
The emo trend started in the early nineties and is often described as a synthesis of the punk and goth movements. Emo is an abbreviation of "emotive". Emo music tends to be highly emotional and dramatic, and the general mindset of the culture tends toward melancholy and angst. Styles of dress tend toward baggy clothing in dark, neutral colors, layers (like the grunge movement), and hairstyles that would have once been considered "punk". The term "emo kid" is often used in a derogatory sense to describe a teenager who is emotionally unstable, or who intentionally dramatizes his or her life to make it seem more interesting.
"Preppy" is a generic term that has been around for long time. It is used to describe a person who dresses and acts in a typically conservative fashion (as someone attending a preparatory school would be expected to do). "Preps" are characterized as being wealthy, affluent, popular, and satisfied with the status quo. The term is almost always used in a derogatory sense, indicating obsession with external appearance, popularity, and other superficial concerns.
2006-08-08 00:44:36 · answer #1 · answered by marbledog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Emo" is a term used to describe someone who normally wears dark/black clothing, form fitting shirts, tight, even girl jeans on guys. Usually has facial piercings and long hair that covers their eyes. Also "emo" can be someone who has black thick rimmed glasses with the same form fitting attire. "Preppy" is used to commonly describe people who dress nicely. Polo shirts specifically, jeans, nice watch perhaps, necklace. Usually a jock.
It's just the cool thing these days. Emo has replaced "punk". Hopefully it'll all end soon and people can get off the trendy bandwagon.
2006-08-08 00:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by Kool-Aid Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
emo is a type of music. it is emotive. actually it is depressing stuff,lol.
preppy used to mean a type of person that is very clean cut. the kind you want your parents to think you hang out with. don't know if that has changed meaning. i'm old too i guess.
2006-08-08 00:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by deb in ohio 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont even know what this means and im 23. I guess im getting old too gran!
2006-08-08 00:26:59 · answer #4 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mm
2006-08-08 00:24:38 · answer #5 · answered by r_e_a_l_miles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its natural, don't worry.
2006-08-08 00:55:03 · answer #6 · answered by alwaysfresh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋