
Fig 1.1: Not emo
As has already been recapped by just about everyone that was there already, the third Newsvine Vinemeet, hosted by Adam Hobson in Philadelphia, was a blast.
Much like the first Vinemeet in Ohio it was great (and sometimes surprising) meeting people Ive interacted with digitally for up to two years. Fun times were had by all, hilarity ensued, drinks were drank, chili was made and eaten, blah blah blah, all of this has been summed up sufficiently by others before me.
In this column I'd like to focus on one particular aspect of the weekend that really struck me. Upon arriving at Adam's house on Saturday evening my long time friend, Ms. stolte-sawa, took a look at the pins on the hat I was wearing (see Fig 1.1) and delightfully squealed "That's so emo!"
Further, the next morning while waiting for breakfast I happened to mention that I disliked her pointy-toed shoes to which she replied "What do you know about fashion, you're emo."
This has so far led to Scott remarking:
Hey, what happened to that great shot of me doing the 'no papparizi please?" protest? Though Eric - mr. Emo himself - did me one better.
and to Calvin pondering:
the Eric/Emo duality
I was wiling to let S-S's initial comment slide (because when she said it, it was pretty disarmingly cute) but now that it's beginning to spread I feel I have to set this straight this gross mischaracterization.
I don't have long, stringy, unwashed hair that covers my eyes, I don't carry around a copy of Catcher in the Rye (nor do I think it's even Salinger's best book), I don't know all the words to a single song by the Cure and I don't look anything like Mike V.
Need more proof? I have (when I want to) social skills beyond the Internet, I currently maintain neither a Livejournal nor a Xanga, I didn't cry at the Texas is the Reason reunion show (in fact, I rarely ever cry due to my heart of stone), I have no piercings, I don't take pictures of myself with sad faces, I don't look up at the stars and I have a reasonable relationship with my parents.
I eat meat, I buy clothes new and when I was 16 I taped over a dub of Sunny Day Real Estate's Diary with the first New Found Glory album.
So, kind reader, the next time you see a comment on this site (or elsewhere) propagating the aforementioned falsehood kindly think of this article and remember:
I am not emo.
I was excited to see the label, it opens up many opportunities to use this. ;)
I taped over a dub of Sunny Day Real Estate's Diary with the first New Found Glory album.
We are no longer on speaking terms.
I don't know all the words to a single song by the Cure
I have a problem with your characterization of The Cure as emo. I think that makes you emo.
Further, the next morning while waiting for breakfast I happened to mention that I disliked her pointy-toed shoes to which she replied "What do you know about fashion, you're emo."
At one point, I took her fashion tips seriously. And then I found out she wore pointy-toed shoes. I'm so confused.
I think I brought this video up at the vinemeet -- but I've found it for everyone's enjoyment.
The explanation of why their hair covers just one of their eyes is hilarious.
(I'm pretty sure this is the right one, I can't check the link right now -- if not I'll hunt down the correct version later.)
Heheh, I forgot all about the "point system" which was clearly just a joke that these "newscasters" took far too seriously, in order to scare some parents into watching their station.
emo is short for emotional
You really don't look at the stars? How sad, emo boy.
The stars bring him no joy in this angst-ridden world....
....I look at the planets.
Thus is the clarity afforded in Irish skies.
I win all games. And are you implying that sailors that navigated by the starts were emo?
Screw your labels. I'm going to write some poetry.
Difference is, my poetry is GOOD.
-Dave
I don't look up at the stars
Crap. I've always said I have 0 emo qualities, but apparently I do have 1.
I was never aware that looking at the stars is an emo thing.
You're not emo. I believe you. Now stop whining.
I know you're not emo, Eric. I mean, the first time I noticed you on the 'vine was due to your mention of Jawbreaker, and they're punk, not emo. Never mind that the reason I like them is that there is a little bit of Blake's actual soul in every damned song, and the conversation we had once where you were sucked into agreeing with me on that point. Hell, never mind the point that all you ever write about whatsoever is music, and how music is the way to the...something, of the someone. Anyway, my point is that no one would ever accuse you of being emo. But I know your secrets. 'Cause I still have that ephemeris...
and they're punk, not emo.
Way back before emo was pop, emo was punk.
May I call you EmotienZa? It has a nice ring to it.
I think he's asking her for us to come up with some nickname suggestions
I don't know all the words to a single song by the Cure and I don't look anything like Mike V.
I totally trounced him on that thread. I don't know why I didn't get more votes. Pshaw. I'm going to go cut myself. Any pointers for me, Eric?
and to Calvin pondering:
the Eric/Emo duality
That's more of a singularity, isn't it?
It's more like the wave/particle duality. Both one in the same, but distinct properties leading to dark, tight clothes and self-loathing.
Ha!
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