Does anyone know what an "emo" means? Or does?

Answer 1

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Emo (pronounced /ˈiːmoʊ/) is a somewhat ambiguous slang[1] term most frequently used to describe or refer to the fashion, style[2], attitude or overall subculture linked to post-hardcore fashion and its subculture. Emo may also describe emo music or a general emotional state (as in to "feel emo"). It is also, sometimes pejoratively, used to identify someone fitting a particular emo stereotype or category, or of being overly-emotional.[3][4][5] The term's definition is the subject of debate.
Emo is a style of rock music. Since its inception, emo has come to describe several independent variations of music, linked loosely but with common stylistic roots. As such, use of the term has been the subject of much debate.

In its original incarnation, the term emo was used to describe a subgenre of hardcore punk which originated in the Washington, DC music scene of the mid-1980s. In later years, the term emocore, short for "emotional hardcore", was also used to describe the DC scene and some of the regional scenes that spawned from it. The term emo was derived from the fact that, on occasion, members of a band would become spontaneously and strongly emotional during performances. The most recognizable names of the period included Rites of Spring, Embrace, One Last Wish, Beefeater, Gray Matter, Fire Party, and, slightly later, Moss Icon. The first wave of emo began to fade after the breakups of most of the involved bands in the early 1990s.

Answer 2

Emo is a style of rock music. Since its inception, emo has come to describe several independent variations of music, linked loosely but with common stylistic roots. As such, use of the term has been the subject of much debate.

In its original incarnation, the term emo was used to describe a subgenre of hardcore punk which originated in the Washington, DC music scene of the mid-1980s. In later years, the term emocore, short for "emotional hardcore", was also used to describe the DC scene and some of the regional scenes that spawned from it. The term emo was derived from the fact that, on occasion, members of a band would become spontaneously and strongly emotional during performances. The most recognizable names of the period included Rites of Spring, Embrace, One Last Wish, Beefeater, Gray Matter, Fire Party, and, slightly later, Moss Icon. The first wave of emo began to fade after the breakups of most of the involved bands in the early 1990s.

Answer 3

Emo is a somewhat ambiguous slang term most frequently used to describe or refer to the fashion, style, attitude or overall subculture linked to post-hardcore fashion and its subculture. Emo may also describe emo music or a general emotional state (as in to "feel emo"). It is also, sometimes pejoratively, used to identify someone fitting a particular emo stereotype or category, or of being overly-emotional.The term's definition is the subject of debate

Answer 4

It means "emotional", as in guys who cry like little girls.

As for what they do:

1. Listen to the worst shite to drop since U2
2. Cry a lot
3. Live at home with mommy
4. Cut themselves.
5. Get repulsive haircuts.
6. Cry some more.
7. Wear makeup.
8. Cry.
9. Wear girl's jeans (2 sizes to small)
10. Spend all day on myspace.

Answer 5

Emo people want to kill themselves and think life is a drag since everyone dies anyways they think why would we want to make the world a better place if it is just something humans make.

Answer 6

gawd...more of these emo questions....not to be mean to you or people that ask this question all the time but emo is just a stupid label that some people get labeled because they dress differently and like different music...and some of them cut their wrists and some have problems going on in their lives...and some can be depressed..AND LABELS R FOR ******* CANS OF SOUP....overall though they are people too so they shouldn't get pushed aside and ****...

Answer 7

emo means emotional but i hate when ppl stereotype and label others like for instance just cuz some ppl might cut their wrists all of a sudden theyre emo that isnt what its about and you shouldnt label anyone it just isnt right its stupid.

Answer 8

It means that someone thinks there's only a select group of people with 'emo'tional problems.
►FYI Only a select group of people actually breathe air.

Answer 9

'emo' is short for emotional.

Answer 10

its short for emotional. emotional rock= emo rock. thats how it got started. now its not just kids who are whiny, depressed and emotional, it includes people who just like the style but the name is stuck.