What the hell is emo?

[Bonochick]

This cracked me up...even though they take a swipe at Conor.

 

[wolf Q]

I too was wondering what the hell emo is.

I read through the entire thread and I still don't think I really know what it is.

But well, I'm not going to like or dislike a band based on if they are classified as "emo" or some other label...I will like them if I like their music.

 

[karmic_postmark]

i think what's missing from everyone's "this is emo" description is that a lot of these bands try to pass themselves off as some kind of punk or hardcore. like the used. ever hear a terribly confused yellowcard fan tell you they're into punk rock, and when you ask them what kind of punk they list thrice and all those other bands they play on MTV or the warped tour mainstage?

That's what I consider "emo".