Emo an insult?

Missytwoshoes · 08-30-2008, 04:01 PM

To somewhat got along with the "What I think of the word "emo"" thread I was wondering if you use it as an insult.

I know a lot of my friends and I are called emo we definatly aren't. As an inside thing anytime someone says something or does something stupid we say "Quit being so Emo!"

Does anyone else use it as an insult. I have notice that a lot of the post-harcore bands that are called emo love to insult it as well.

Kizza · 08-30-2008, 04:25 PM

I don't personally, but I know several people that do.

They are either "scene" people or what we in the UK call chavs.. I guess they are like preps in the US? Basically the total opposite kind of people anyhow.
I think the scene people mean it as a more of a jokey thing, whereas the chavs are actually trying to be mean.

Skye · 08-30-2008, 04:31 PM

Definitely used as an insult over here, though I don't use it very often.

ApacheWarrior<3 · 08-30-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kizza

I don't personally, but I know several people that do.

They are either "scene" people or what we in the UK call chavs.. I guess they are like preps in the US? Basically the total opposite kind of people anyhow.
I think the scene people mean it as a more of a jokey thing, whereas the chavs are actually trying to be mean.

Yes, they're called preps...but I have a few friends that are from England so I've picked up calling the ridiculously preppy kids "Chav's".

TB Jumpers · 08-31-2008, 09:25 AM

i dont get what the whole fuss about the word "emo" is. to me its just a nother word like prep, jock, skater, punk, hardcore, goth. just b/c u say your "emo" dosent mean your are emo. most of the kids that say their emo arnt really emo, they just have the emo look but just b/c u look one way dosent make u it all the way. like you can be emo with out looking emo, u can look emo with out being emo.

so i dont use it as an insult. i know people that do. i know people that dont and i know people like me that could care less what u are as long as their nice and fun to be around.

PizzazzandMe · 08-31-2008, 10:58 AM

In my opinion "emo" is a type of music.
So when people call themsevles emo I just think it's weird. Occasionally I'll call someone emo (if they're acting like the stereotype) but I'm either joking with them or making fun of them.

I LUV BESS · 08-31-2008, 01:31 PM

ergh... the Chavs ... haha

sorry...

erm, in this part of the uk, its mainly the chavs that do, but quite a few other people do also actually..

Appy_Lover · 08-31-2008, 03:47 PM

Emo around here is just like another sterotype. like prep, jock. ect.

minihorses4ever · 09-01-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Appy_Lover

Emo around here is just like another sterotype. like prep, jock. ect.

Exactly the same for us..

Missytwoshoes · 09-01-2008, 08:26 AM

It is a stereotype here as well, it just seems to be a very frowned upon stereotype. That is why it gets used as an insult.

08-30-2008, 04:01 PM	#1
Missytwoshoes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pluto, the rejected planet Posts: 474 Images: 27 Blog Entries: 23	Emo an insult? To somewhat got along with the "What I think of the word "emo"" thread I was wondering if you use it as an insult. I know a lot of my friends and I are called emo we definatly aren't. As an inside thing anytime someone says something or does something stupid we say "Quit being so Emo!" Does anyone else use it as an insult. I have notice that a lot of the post-harcore bands that are called emo love to insult it as well. __________________ You always said this never hurt you I always said you were a liar

08-30-2008, 04:25 PM	#2
Kizza Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: S.Yorkshire, England Posts: 2,721 Images: 235 Blog Entries: 51	I don't personally, but I know several people that do. They are either "scene" people or what we in the UK call chavs.. I guess they are like preps in the US? Basically the total opposite kind of people anyhow. I think the scene people mean it as a more of a jokey thing, whereas the chavs are actually trying to be mean. __________________ Kyrie Emerald Rock & Miss Dynamite "I love you, not for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you."

08-30-2008, 04:31 PM	#3
Skye Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,653 Images: 50	Definitely used as an insult over here, though I don't use it very often. __________________ A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves - strong, powerful, beautiful - and it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence. ~Pam Brown

08-31-2008, 09:25 AM	#5
TB Jumpers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 541 Images: 60	i dont get what the whole fuss about the word "emo" is. to me its just a nother word like prep, jock, skater, punk, hardcore, goth. just b/c u say your "emo" dosent mean your are emo. most of the kids that say their emo arnt really emo, they just have the emo look but just b/c u look one way dosent make u it all the way. like you can be emo with out looking emo, u can look emo with out being emo. so i dont use it as an insult. i know people that do. i know people that dont and i know people like me that could care less what u are as long as their nice and fun to be around. __________________ Never face realty unless your realty is what you want it to be ~ Nikki Sixx Word. Nikki Sixx and Synyster Gates are the BEST ever. NEVER question their ability to do what ever they put their mind to.

08-31-2008, 10:58 AM	#6
PizzazzandMe Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,295 Images: 64	In my opinion "emo" is a type of music. So when people call themsevles emo I just think it's weird. Occasionally I'll call someone emo (if they're acting like the stereotype) but I'm either joking with them or making fun of them. __________________ ~Chloe~ ~Sugar~ 13.2hh silver bay mare

08-31-2008, 01:31 PM	#7
I LUV BESS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: uhhh... i think its somewhere called england lol Posts: 8,387 Images: 341	ergh... the Chavs ... haha sorry... erm, in this part of the uk, its mainly the chavs that do, but quite a few other people do also actually.. __________________ *~Danielle~* ~♥~ Lepicure; Cambridge Paramour; Midnight Dancer; Pure Chance ~♥~ EventingFTW

08-31-2008, 03:47 PM	#8
Appy_Lover Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,441 Blog Entries: 150	Emo around here is just like another sterotype. like prep, jock. ect. __________________ Proud Owner Of: Beau- 7y/o QH Gelding. My Barrel Racing Powerhouse. Jaden- 5y/o QH/Appy Mare. My Hunter Jumper,Training in Barrels. "Yes, Im a barrel racer. And it is more than running around 3 barrels."

09-01-2008, 08:26 AM	#10
Missytwoshoes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pluto, the rejected planet Posts: 474 Images: 27 Blog Entries: 23	It is a stereotype here as well, it just seems to be a very frowned upon stereotype. That is why it gets used as an insult. __________________ You always said this never hurt you I always said you were a liar

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