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To: Star Traveler; Leofl

They’re self-described emos. Google emo or emo boy, and you’ll understand why he’s a wimp.


38 posted on 12/12/2009 10:10:21 AM PST by Melpomene (Proud member of the Who Dat nation.)
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To: Melpomene
You were saying ...

They’re self-described emos. Google emo or emo boy, and you’ll understand why he’s a wimp.

Okay, looked it up... :-)


Fashion and stereotype

Today emo is commonly tied to both music and fashion as well as the emo subculture. Usually among teens, the term "emo" is stereotyped with wearing skinny jeans, sometimes in bright colors, and tight t-shirts (usually short-sleeved) which often bear the names of emo bands. Studded belts and black wristbands are common accessories in emo fashion. Black Converse sneakers and skate shoes, such as Vans, are popularly worn among people of the emo fashion. Some males also wear thick, black horn-rimmed glasses.

The emo fashion is also recognized for its hairstyles. Popular looks include long side-swept bangs, sometimes covering one or both eyes. Also popular is hair that is straightened and dyed black. Bright colors, such as blue, pink, red, or bleached blond, are also typical as highlights in emo hairstyles. Short, choppy layers of hair are also common. This fashion has at times been characterized as a fad. In the early 2000s, emo fashion was associated with a clean cut look but as the style spread to younger teenagers, the style has become darker, with long bangs and emphasis on the color black replacing sweater vests.

Emo has been associated with a stereotype that includes being particularly emotional, sensitive, shy, introverted, or angst-ridden. It has also been associated with depression, self-injury, and suicide.

43 posted on 12/12/2009 10:19:01 AM PST by Star Traveler (The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is a Zionist and Jerusalem is the apple of His eye.)
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To: Melpomene

Now why did you have to do that? lol

I just had dinner!!!


78 posted on 12/12/2009 5:28:00 PM PST by Leofl (I'm from Texas, we don't dial 9-11)
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