Josh's justified jargon
Emo is biggest detriment to musical society
Josh Brewer
Issue date: 9/18/08 Section: Entertainment
For something that began its life in such a beautiful way, I can't even begin to figure out what the hell happened.
Back in the late 1980s, a subgenre of hardcore punk quickly gained popularity, especially in the Washington, D.C. area. Its spread continued into the mid 1990s until it suddenly vanished from the face of musical society.
As of late, it has returned in an ugly, pitiful form.
What was once a subgenre of punk gave birth to a bastard child which has grown to be a full-fledged adult in our society.
This hideous abomination is emo.
Emo, an abbreviated version of the emotional prefix that began the emotional hardcore genre's name, has transformed into a culture of jet black hair, overgrown bangs and way-too-tight clothes.
In short, emo could be called Gothic For Pansies - or, in a less abrasive way, Goth Lite. The dyed, black hair, studded belts and dark clothing are all great ideas … especially when the goth culture took it on 20 years ago.
Moping around all day or acting pissed off at world is pointless. Presumptuously, most of these kids could have a pretty great life if they would drop the act and not worry about all of the supposed injustices they have to deal with.
Now, I am not saying emotions are a bad thing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being emotional or expressing your emotions.
But being sad - or acting in such a way - all the time is not a healthy way to live. It can lead to serious problems which aren't funny in the least bit.
The biggest problem in the emo culture is the self-injury and suicide themes that follow the public's conventional image of emo. Neither of these ideas are something any person should joke about.
Thousands upon thousands of people struggle with self-injury and suicide issues each day. Even more people have had their lives affected by self-injury and suicide.
It isn't funny. I know not every so-called emo kid is like this, but many are. If you're one of them, grow up. Seriously.
Back in the late 1980s, a subgenre of hardcore punk quickly gained popularity, especially in the Washington, D.C. area. Its spread continued into the mid 1990s until it suddenly vanished from the face of musical society.
As of late, it has returned in an ugly, pitiful form.
What was once a subgenre of punk gave birth to a bastard child which has grown to be a full-fledged adult in our society.
This hideous abomination is emo.
Emo, an abbreviated version of the emotional prefix that began the emotional hardcore genre's name, has transformed into a culture of jet black hair, overgrown bangs and way-too-tight clothes.
In short, emo could be called Gothic For Pansies - or, in a less abrasive way, Goth Lite. The dyed, black hair, studded belts and dark clothing are all great ideas … especially when the goth culture took it on 20 years ago.
Moping around all day or acting pissed off at world is pointless. Presumptuously, most of these kids could have a pretty great life if they would drop the act and not worry about all of the supposed injustices they have to deal with.
Now, I am not saying emotions are a bad thing. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being emotional or expressing your emotions.
But being sad - or acting in such a way - all the time is not a healthy way to live. It can lead to serious problems which aren't funny in the least bit.
The biggest problem in the emo culture is the self-injury and suicide themes that follow the public's conventional image of emo. Neither of these ideas are something any person should joke about.
Thousands upon thousands of people struggle with self-injury and suicide issues each day. Even more people have had their lives affected by self-injury and suicide.
It isn't funny. I know not every so-called emo kid is like this, but many are. If you're one of them, grow up. Seriously.
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