Top Ten False Emo Stereotypes

Why? Just...why? This is literally so stupid. Why would you pretend to hurt yourself if you don't?

I have no idea where this came from, but it's not true.

We don't do that. Some might because it lets out the pain we feel, but not all. I don't do that. I may be hiding certain feelings, but I don't cut.

For sure, not everyone does. There are some that do, like me. But not all of us. Some of us are actually fairly happy!

People self-harm because of mental illness like depression, not because they're emo.

I have never seen this stereotype on Emos, but a lot of people do give them the stereotype of having black hair that covers their eyes.

I just have my regular hair, not dyed at all. The last time I had permanent hair dye was in 6th grade.

That's more punk. Most emos (the ones I know and have seen, anyway) have either straight hair or scene hair.

First of all, the music you listen to is pop-punk, not Emo (not saying My Chemical Romance isn't great). If you actually like the Emo genre, you would know Emo is generally a very slow yet rough, unorthodox style of music often utilizing odd time signatures. Bands you would listen to include Sunny Day Real Estate, American Football, and Christie Front Drive.

My Chem has said a few times already that the Emo stereotype is ****. Personally, I have a lot of their songs, but I despise people calling me "Emo." It's all about labeling other people to make a story in social media, isn't it? Popularity is what makes the world go round these days.

Where did this come from? I don't often wear makeup, but when I do, it's black and amazing.

When I wear makeup, I wear my own.

There are gay guys and girls in every stereotype or subculture, not just Emo. My sister dissed Andy Sixx (Black Veil Brides) because he looked like a girl. Leave Emos alone. We are no different than the everyday human just trying to get by. Sure, we have different styles. How come they mostly pick on Emos and Goths, but all the preps are left alone?

This is one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard! I'm a girl Emo, and I'm man-hungry! It's just totally obscene and ignorant. It's almost laughable!

I'm emo, and attention is the opposite of what I want.

Emos just want a place to relax, not attention-seeking.

We don't want attention. Why do you think we're like this in the first place?

Black is a good color and fits me well, so I wear it regardless of the weather.

Yeah, maybe, but black shorts and T-shirts exist. So what? Who honestly cares?

My closet is full of black. What else am I supposed to wear? Also, plenty of people do this anyway.

This one is true for me. People get shocked whenever I lift up my bangs and reveal my left eye (the one that's covered by my hair).

This one is kinda true. I mainly have it that way because I can barely see out of my right eye.

Ever seen Black Veil Bride music? It's super inspirational. "In the end as we fade into the night. Who will tell the story of your life and who will remember your last goodbye? 'Cause it's the end and I'm not afraid to die."

Pop and rap songs are ten times worse than emo music. Pop/rap songs nowadays are always so dirty and stupid. Also, a lot of emo songs are pretty damn awesome (Welcome To The Black Parade, Wake Me Up When September Ends, Bring Me To Life, etc.).

If I were you, I'd put that away. See, you're just wasting time thinking about the past again. Darling, you'll be okay. - Hold On Till May by Pierce The Veil. The music saves.

Kinda want some... who doesn't like Fall Out Boy?

I don't have a FOB shirt, nor do I listen to Fall Out Boy.

Real emos prefer My Chemical Romance. Just saying.

I sometimes use a pen to give myself a temporary tattoo, and it's something I've been doing since I was in elementary school.

Is it really a bad thing to do that? I do this as a way of reminding myself of things. It's a good thing to do if there's no paper around.

True, there are so many idiotic blog posts about emos whining.

Most emos don't want to talk about their feelings.

Some of us personally don't like sharing our feelings unless it's with our close friends.

I'm Emo too, but I still care about my education. I'm in 6th grade and about to finish school in seven years. After that, I want to go to a good college and return to school as a teacher. If I'm still Emo at that time, I hope they will be accepting and let me be.

I don't like school because of the people in it, not because I don't care about my education. I actually care a lot.

I care about it. I do my homework and stuff. I just don't have a social life. Those bratty cheerleaders (gag) probably care less about their grades than I do.

Pop after 2014 sucks. I don't know if 2020s pop will be better.

I am emo, and I like some, not all, but some pop.

I listen to some pop music, but the rest of my playlist is emo.

Hot Topic doesn't exist in every country.

I love to break the rules, but I would never get in trouble on purpose. There's a difference.

*Face palm* Really? We don't like attention on us. I get a panic attack when I get in trouble.

I get in trouble, but not on purpose.

You don't know what they live through at home. Although sometimes it's a cry for help, it could just be attention-seeking. Everybody wants to be heard, to be seen. So just think before you say certain things.

Not entirely true. The emos I know are some of the most bubbly, fun-loving people I know.

Everyone gets depressed at some point in their lives, not just emos.

I mean, some do, but not all emo people watch Dan and Phil. I didn't even know about DnP until my friend told me.

Who's Dan and Phil? Genuinely curious.

Goth is actually a culture with its own alphabet, easier than the Latin ABC. P.S. When it comes to the subculture of being Goth, it is not about how much dark clothing you wear. One person may look Goth, Emo, or whatever, but their persona could be quite the opposite.

Goths and Emos are totally different, and Emos aren't imitating Goths whatsoever. Look, I'm a Goth, and let me explain the differences really quick:

Goth is a subculture with a mindset, history, music, fashion, literature, art, and movies. It started around 1979 or 1980. The music we Goths listen to includes Post-Punk, Goth Rock, Deathrock, Batcave music, Gothic Metal, Symphonic Gothic Metal, Dark Cabaret, Dark Wave, EBM, Classical Music, Ethereal Wave, New Wave (depending on the band), Synth-Pop (depending on the band), and Dream Pop (depending on the band).

Emo is a stereotype with music, fashion, and art. It started around 1985. The music Emos listen to includes Emo, Screamo, Post-Hardcore, Emotional Hardcore, Emocore, Hardcore Punk, Indie Rock, Pop Punk, Emo Pop, Melodic Hardcore, Emoviolence, and Melodic Emocore. (I have a friend who's Emo, so...)

I'm physically unable to cry (I'm not joking), so it's like a stabbing feeling.

To be honest, I don't really like the G note for some reason.

I just start to sing along and sometimes jump because the volume is up so loud.

Is this where #2 came from? Because neither is true. I either bottle it up or ignore it because I feel like no one wants to listen to my dumb problems.

We just want someone to listen to us. And then when y'all want us to talk, we don't because y'all never wanted to hear it. So then you call us mute...

I keep my feelings hidden most of the time and hate to talk about them.

People say my poems are good, but I think everything I do is trash.