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In reply to the discussion: What is an emo teen? [View all]VanillaRhapsody
(21,115 posts)20. took the word right outta my mouth....so ditto in the late 70's,,,
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how about purple? My daughter has purple hair, is artsy,and wears lots of black.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2014
#36
Are you familiar with the bands The Cure or The Smiths? Kids who like that, and similar.
Electric Monk
Oct 2014
#3
Like any label, there is emo and there is emo. Self expression vs insult or cliche
uppityperson
Oct 2014
#4
Don't ask for me... my brothers...Interesting fact when my wife was in school those kids ended up
diabeticman
Oct 2014
#11
I was military we lived in several places...they all seemed to use that term...
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#25
they're just expressing themselves. No need to put a picture up that is so condescending.
liberal_at_heart
Oct 2014
#28
That individual specifically? I guarantee you would mind talking to him.
Sen. Walter Sobchak
Oct 2014
#58
Some teenagers whine? Well, thank you for that original insight into human life
muriel_volestrangler
Oct 2014
#46
Very much so. I posted a link way upthread, it is sad to see so many wrong opinions. Hippy. Punk.Emo
uppityperson
Oct 2014
#73