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A stereotypical emo fashion portrayal, in the style of common American signage.

Emo (pronounced /ˈiːmoʊ/) is a somewhat ambiguous slang^[1] term most frequently used to describe or refer to a fashion, style^[2], or attitude linked to post-hardcore. 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. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (a portmanteau of wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 263 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (340 × 775 pixel, file size: 31 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Emo (slang) User:SwitChar/Gallery ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 263 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (340 × 775 pixel, file size: 31 KB, MIME type: image/png) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Emo (slang) User:SwitChar/Gallery ... Signage is any kind of graphics created to display information to a particular audience, typically wayfinding information on streets, outside and inside of buildings. ... This chart shows concisely the most common way in which the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is applied to represent the English language. ... Slang is the use of highly informal words and expressions that are not considered standard in the speakers dialect or language. ... Post-hardcore; this specific genre was created by others as a sourse to relaese the emotion that builds inside, making the music intimate and touching to listeners. ... This article deals with the genre of music. ... A word or phrase is pejorative or derogatory (sometimes misspelled perjorative) if it expresses contempt or disapproval; dyslogistic (noun: dyslogism) is used synonymously (antonyms: meliorative, eulogistic, noun eulogism). ... For the 1996 Blur single, see Stereotypes (song). ...

Origin in music

Main article: Emo (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. Emo is a genre of rock music. ...

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.^[4][5][6] This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The music of Washington D.C. is known for two primary scenes, hardcore and associated derivatives and a hip hop-dance music hybrid called go go. ... Rites of Spring was an punk band from Washington, D.C. in the mid-1980s known for their energetic, cathartic live performances. ... Embrace was a short-lived post-hardcore band from Washington, D.C., which lasted from the summer of 1985 to the spring of 1986. ... Michael Hampton - guitars, backing vocals Brendan Canty - drums Guy Picciotto - guitars, lead vocals Edward Janney - bass, backing vocals, lead vocals May 1986 - Jan 1987 Amidst the breakup of Rites of Spring in 1986, three of its four members - Picciotto, Janney and Canty - went on to form a new band after... Beefeater were a D.C. punk band (Autumn 1984 - Autumn 1986) Formed by Tomas Squip, Fred Smith, Dug E. Bird, Bruce Taylor and Kenny Craun. ... Gray Matter was a hardcore punk band from Washington, D.C., who played in the 1980s and 90s. ... Fire Party were a hardcore band from Washington D.C.. They were together from the autumn of 1986 to the spring of 1990. ... Moss Icon was an Annapolis, Maryland punk rock band from 1986 to 1991. ...

Starting in the mid-1990s, the term emo began to reflect the indie scene that followed the influences of Fugazi, which itself was an offshoot of the first wave of emo. Bands including Sunny Day Real Estate and Texas Is the Reason put forth a more indie rock style of emo, more melodic and less chaotic in nature than its predecessor. The so-called "indie emo" scene survived until the late 1990s, as many of the bands either disbanded or shifted to mainstream styles.^[6] Fugazi is an influential noise rock band from Washington, D.C., formed in 1987. ... Sunny Day Real Estate or SDRE was an alternative rock band formed in Seattle, Washington. ... Texas Is the Reason was a musical group founded by former Shelter guitarist Norm Arenas and 108 drummer Chris Daly in 1994. ... Indie rock is a subgenre of rock music often used to refer to bands that are on small independent record labels or that arent on labels at all. ...

Emo caricature

As the remaining indie emo bands entered the mainstream, newer bands began to emulate the more mainstream style, creating a style of music that has now earned the moniker emo within popular culture. Whereas, even in the past, the term emo was used to identify a wide variety of bands, the breadth of bands listed under today's emo is even more vast, leaving the term "emo" as more of a loose identifier than as a specific genre of music. Image File history File links Emo. ... Image File history File links Emo. ...

Personality

When referring to a person's personality and attitude, most definitions of emo hold that an emo person is emotionally candid, sensitive, shy, introverted, glum, and quiet.^[7] Depressed and broken-hearted are sometimes used to describe the emo personality. Emo music and poetry contain multiple references to unrequited love, emotional and relationship problems. Being melodramatic or overly emotional is also often associated with being emo overall they are weird.^[7]

Fashion

Beaten up black sneakers

Long fringe (bangs) brushed to one side

By almost all current definitions, Emo clothing is characterized by 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, straightened hair, tight t-shirts which often bear the names of rock bands (or other designed shirts), studded belts, belt buckles, canvas sneakers,converse chucks or skate shoes or other black shoes (often old and beaten up) and, if they wear glasses, they will often be thick, black horn-rimmed glasses.^{[2][3][4][8][7]} Emo fashion has changed with time; early trends included haircuts similar to those worn by the Romulans and Vulcans in Star Trek, tightly fitting sweaters, button-down shirts, and work jackets (often called gas station jackets).^[8] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 244 KB)URL: http://www. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x768, 244 KB)URL: http://www. ... A blonde fringe. ... Blue Jeans Jeans are pants traditionally made from denim, but may also be made from a variety of fabrics including corduroy. ... A blonde fringe. ... T-Shirt A T-shirt (or tee shirt) is a shirt with short or long sleeves, a round neck, put on over the head, without pockets. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A belt is a flexible band, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist. ... This article has been tagged since March 2007. ... A pair of horn-rimmed glasses Horn-rimmed glasses are a type of eyeglasses with frames made of horn, tortoise shell, or plastic that simulates either material. ... Introduction The Romulans, a fictional race in the Star Trek universe, are descended from Vulcans and are characterized as being deceitful, cunning, and treacherous. ... Vulcans are a humanoid species in the fictional Star Trek universe who reside on the planet Vulcan and are noted for their attempt to live by reason and logic. ... The current Star Trek franchise logo Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment series and media franchise. ...

Criticism

In the years since emo music's rise in popularity, it has attracted severe criticism.^[9] Emo has been characterized as a fad that will be discarded and forgotten in the near future.^[10] Critics cast the fashion as "embarrassing," and the people as imagining or pretending that they lead harsh, painful lives when they actually live in comfortable homes. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Emo people are portrayed as melodramatic, self-pitying teenagers who pour their efforts into writing depressing poetry. Contemporary emo has been called a "sad caricature" of what it once was.^[9] Some have accused emo of celebrating self-injury or suicide, which those who do usually refer to "helping ease the pain"^[11]. However, physical trauma triggers the release of beta-endorphins, which enhances relaxation and reduces physical pain. Some assert that within some emo circles, many pretend to be suicidal and self-harming as a way to gain acceptance, regardless of whether it is true or not.^[10] Poster for The Perils of Pauline (1914). ... This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... Self-harm (SH) is deliberate injury to ones own body. ... Rather than surrender to US soldiers, the Mayor (Bürgermeister) of Leipzig, Germany, committed suicide along with his wife and daughter on April 20, 1945. ... For other uses, see Endorphin (disambiguation). ...

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