In Honor of Emovember
I present you with yet another example of that staple of blogdom, that old-reliable dead horse of lulz, the INADVERTANTLY HUMOROUS MAINSTREAMING OF THE EMO CULTURE. YAYYYYYYYYY! Today's contestant is ultra lame Lovetoknow.com, yet another shining example of why Web 2.0 is twice as lame as Web 1.0. In there stunningly well researched breakdown of Emo Hairstyles, they offer up such gems as "Emo Style Misconceptions":
Teenagers are frequently misunderstood, and so are their hair styles. Emo styles, in particular, may be misunderstood by parents and adults who see the styles as rebellious or uncaring. Popular misconceptions include:
* Emo styles must be long hair. Even a short hair style can be crafted to reflect the wearer's emotions, and an emo style with short hair can be just as expressive as one with long hair.
* Emo styles aren't washed frequently. Because creating a style to reflect one's emotions may require copious amounts of hair gel and other styling products, many people assume that the hair isn't clean. While some teenagers may choose not to wash their hair daily, this is not a necessary characteristic of emo styles.
* Only guys wear emo styles. In fact, many young women use their hair styles to express their emotions, and female emo hair cuts are just as popular as those among young men. This misconception comes from the roots of the style, when primarily male bands first introduced the popular look to teenagers.
* Teens who wear emo styles are unstable. Parents and other adults can be nervous when a teen radically changes their hair style, especially if it is outside the accepted bounds of “proper†hair styles. The fact that many emo styles change regularly can be disconcerting to people who don't understand the type of style. In fact, individuals who wear emo hair styles cannot be judged by the way their hair looks any better than they can be judged by the type of music they listen to or the clothes they wear.
And the even more inspiring "Choosing an Emo Style":
The best place an individual can look for inspiration for their emo style, however, is inside themselves. Because an emo style is a deeply personal expression, it cannot be copied from another person who many not have the same thoughts, beliefs, or emotions. Certain elements of different hair styles may appeal to many teenagers, but the style should always incorporate personal flair and preferences for color, length, styling, and other details. Consulting with a professional stylist can also help individuals choose expressive styles that are suitable for their face shape, hair texture, and other hair care needs.
Best of all though, are the actual pictures of supposed "emo styles" which range from loser goth creep guy with a fucking dagger earring
to street punk dyke who sucks dick for enough money to buy a tall can of Steel Reserve:
SORRY BRO TOTALLY NOT EMO
