I teach high school art and i am about to explode from overexposure to all these damn emo kids. So i have decided to destroy them. I have begun attending Emo meetings (yes the curs have meetings) where i heckle the stupid outpouring of emotion. “Oh BooHoo! Poor little baby” and such.
My revolution has come to a standstill and i am in need of new innovative ways to destroy the feelings of these pale malnurished little wastrels.
Any ideas would greatly be appreciated.
:wally
You are an idiot.
Oh man, you mean kid’s today are listening to music that their school teacher doesn’t understand? The nerve!
:rolleyes:
You teach?
WTH is an “emo kid”?
You teach, huh? The word is “destruction”, not “dIstruction”.
A kid who’s into emo music. “Emo” for emotional.
Basically, a kid who likes music that’s emotionally expressive. Usually kinda angsty.
So we’re talking about a high school teacher who likes to make fun of angst ridden teenagers. That is, if the OP is telling the truth. I have my doubts.
If I had to listen to a bunch of teenagers whine day in and day out, I’d probably lose my writing skills too.
You have a problem dealing with emotionally intense youth? And you teach high school art?
I don’t think there are enough :rolleyes: in the world.
Consider switching to auto shop. Or the school newspaper.
A High School teacher who can’t spell, that likes to make fun of angst ridden teenagers.
Truth impaired & compassion-deficient.
Not long for the SDMB, I’ll wager.
I dunno about how long for the SDMB, but … although the term “music” is mentioned in the OP, this is Pit material, so I am moving it a more approrpriate forum. foppish, no biggie, it’s a trifle ambiguous if you’re new here.
Personal attacks on posters are not permitted outside the Pit, and since you’re basically issuing a “personal attack” against these angst-laden teens, the Pit is the more appropriate place. (BTW, it also means comments from people who oppose your perspective will be potentially more, ah, vitriolic.)
A condemnation of the artists who create such music, for instance, that would be appropriate for Cafe Society.
Get the difference?
Jeez, I thought all music was in one way or another “emotionally expressive.” What then distinguishes “Emo” music from any other song or piece?
And what teenager is NOT “angsty”?
If you get the opportunity, check out Dashboard Confessional. You’ll be able to tell the difference… poor guy sounds like he’s about to crack into tears at any given point.
Is sadness the only emotion, then?
Emo is terrible, and I can see why he’s ranting about it. I’m sure it’s tongue-in-cheek. It doesn’t mean he’s a horrible teacher. You can only look into the faces of so many pale, black-clothed, depressed teenagers without having the occasional rant.
Well, you’re completely right, and I’m sure someone will post a link to fourfa shortly. I won’t, cause I’m not as overly restrictive as his definition, but basically, “emo” is a shortening of “emotional hardcore,” namely, indie punk that was nonetheless emotionally intense, characterized by sudden changes from loud to soft, personal, teen-angsty lyrics, and repetitive, melodic chords.
But yes, it has since been expanded upon until the definition is more like porno: you know it when you see it. I at least agree with fourfa that, for instance, Ben Folds is not emo 
Emo is just Doom Metal Lite.
If I had to sum up emo in two words, it would be ‘Nerd Punk’. I would be all over that if I were in high school right now. My cousin is in a punk band called The Ladykillers, and they have a pretty big emo following. My cousin is the lead singer and he has a slicked-back 50’s-style pompadour, sideburns and hornrimmed glasses. He actually looks like a cross between early Elvis Presley and early Elvis Costello.
All you ever wanted to know, or didn’t want to know:
History of EMO
The movement’s been around for a looong time, but like any genre has undergone numerous changes and split into various factions. I think it’s become more prominent lately with the rising popularity of bands like “Dashboard Confessional” and “Taking Back Sunday.” I happen to love the music, but dislike the associated scene and fashion trends, as it seems to homogenize the teens who follow.
Check out this link parodying EMO fashion, it’s hilarious.
Natch. 