Everyone calls me "emo"... It's annoying; I hate it. Don't label me!! Plus, don't judge people if you don't even fucking know them!! And another thing, fuck labels, they're so retarded... Anyway, I found this in an issue of Seventeen magazine... This is so stupid. I don't know what's the point in having you read this or even putting this in my site... Well, here you go. Read it if you want...
Black Hair Dye: Because blonds don't really have more fun (not at the Get-Up kids show, anyway). Wear a thick headband. Geeky Glasses: With thick frames, of course. Thinker Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, or your science teacher. Backpack: Because how else are you gonna carry all that 7-inch vinyl? Vintage T-Shirts: The ones with fun, ironic slogans from when you were a kid (Saturday morning TV shows, bands your older sister liked, '70s brand names). Cheap and fun to shop for at thrift stores. Striped Shirt: Ripped off your little brothers back. Too Small Sweaters: To help you get that slouchy, disaffected look. Extra points if you find one in Grandpa's closet. Studded Belt and Bracelets: Show your punk roots with a biker belt. But don't dress too tough: After all, you're a sensitive soul. So wear lots of pretty bracelets to express your soft, girlie side. Key Chain: Wear it janitor-style. If you add the wallet, you might accidentally be mistaken for a n�-metal frat rocker. Deep Reads: A used copy of J.D. Salinger's Franny and Zooey, rock critic Greil Marcus' Ranters & Crowd Pleasers, and a notebook to express your innermost thoughts. Discman: Load with seminal emo CDs from: Hot Water Music, Rival Schools and Sunny Day Real Estate. Dark Denim Jeans: Roll them up once --- never twice. Clunky Shoes: Shiny and black. Comfy while standing for hours at shows. Fun Socks: Argyles! Stripes! Stars! Whichever pattern you pick, make sure you show them off. Sneakers: Ratty old Converse or Vans. Avoid anything too obviously shiny or new --- or risk looking like a jock.
Followed by that were these "Emo Pick-Up Lines"
(1) Do you blog here often?
(2) Wanna trade mix tapes?
(3) Your hair is everywhere. Mind if I brush it out of your face?
(4) I really loved your set tonight.
(5) Is that a Promise Ring 12-inch in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?
Also was this list of websites to go to (along with captions about each): (1) Makeoutclub.com A place where emo fans gather to meet and greet. Make a new e-mail buddy, trade mix CDs, start your own band, etc.
(2) Fourfa.com "what the heck is emo, anyway?" The most comprehensive guide you'll find. (a note from me...maybe if they did some research first they would know that emo is not a style....and for the record, i am not emo) (3) Diaryland.com, Livejournal.com, Blogspot.com Just a few of the many Weblog sites (also known as "blogs") where it's easy to post and update your diary online. You can also run a search to find other blogs with interests similar to yours. (4) Insound.com The spot on the web to purchase indie and emo CDs. No matter how small your town, or how far you are from a decent record store, you can order all the cool music you want. Hurrah! (5) Vagrant.com, Saddle-creek.com, Jadetree.com (or insert your favorite emo record label.com) Emo's all about building a community around music and you'll find many emo-label message boards, news, free songs, photos, etc. to download. (6) Amipunkornot.net/Amiemoornot.net Upload your picture and find out. Rate other Web surfers on their "emoness".
