You're emo? Congratulations. Now go away. (1658 hits)
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Submitted by Beer_bong (View user info) at 2005-12-27 12:43:12 EST
Usually, you can tell a lot about a person from the kind of music they listen to. I was at a party once at someones house I didn't know, and as soon as I walked in the door, all you could here was "My Chemical Romance". I immediately thought the fucker who lives here is just another run of the mill, whiny, emo-goth shitweasel. You know what, I was right. 9 times out of 10 you'll have that one right on the nose.
When I was high school, I partied a lot. Same situtation as before, didn't know whose house it was, but when I walked in the music playing was just some shitty rap. I assumed automatically that I was going to find the owner of the house to be a black dude in a shitty, fake, 49ers throwback jersey that says "Montana" on the back but the number is 11. But lo and behold, I found the guy and it was just a white dude, long blue hair, wearing Slayer shirt.
As most of you know, Sunday was Christmas. I went to my moms house, as she was having family over, and I wanted free turkey. Okay, it was all about the turkey. But I saw my cousin, Dan, whom I hadn't seen in several years. He had jet black hair (From what I remember, its supposed to blonde), a studded belt, pants so tight Jessica Alba couldn't pull them off and a trucker hat that said "My chemical romance." Fuck I wanted to slap him.
After talking to my uncle about him, he showed me his school picture from the previous year. His hair was short and the normal color, he just looked like a normal, semi-preppy teenager. But, and I quote, "He started listening to that emo music, (he pronounced it M-O) he turned into what you see today. He started hanging out with kids who dressed the same, and now he'll only shop at that Hot topic store."
After about 17 minutes of hanging around with the family, I really needed a fucking smoke. So I went to my truck, and lit up a Turkish Silver. I sat there, listening to the new System of a Down CD, and Dan came out. I opened the passenger side of my truck and he hopped in, trying to bum a smoke. I blew smoke in his face and said "No, shithead." He still sat there, ranting about the family, and how wished he was dead, blabbity blah, and then he looked at my stereo and said "What the fuck are you listeing to?" I threw the case at him, he looked at it and then popped the cd out of the player. I looked at him like "What the fuck did you just do." He calmly pull a CD player out of his oversized, black hoody, took the CD out and put it in. I said "What the fuck is this?" It was some horrible, local emo band.
After about 2 seconds of that I took out the CD out and bounced it off his head, saying "No, bad cousin!" He said, "What?, I figured you'd be into this."
"Now what in the fuck would give you that idea."
"Well, you're sneaking out to smoke, you're wearing black (I had on a black shirt and hat), and I mean, look at your hair." My hair was sticking out from under my hat, showing that it was blue.
"First off, I didn't sneak out to smoke, I yelled 'Fuck I need a smoke!' and walked out the front door. Second, So fucking what if I'm wearing a black shirt? Does that mean fucking anything!? Third, my hair is blue because I'm a fucking idiot. Its not a statement, its not to be different, its blue, because I said to myself 'I think I'll dye my hair blue.' And finally, don't fucking touch my CD player when I'm listening to System, EVER."
He just gave me a dumb look and said "Damn, you've changed." The last time he saw me I was 16. The only differences were my hair was its normal brown then, and I had a few pimples. And, now I'm more pissed off at everything.
Then it hit me. Emno has turned my cousin into a fucking retard. A kid who used to be damn good ball player, a kid who used skip school and go the arcade with me. He had turned into a dipshit. He couldn't even catch a tennis ball when I threw it to him. Because of this transformation, he'd lost the ability to be a normal guy.
You don't just forget how to catch. If something is thrown at me, I catch it. He pretends to try to catch it. He can catch it, but he won't. His choice in music has changed his every day life. How can someone be this fucking stupid?
When my girlfriend and I met, she assumed I was a metal head. It was at a Sevendust concert, and I was wearing all black, with a Slayer shirt on. When we went out the first time, she was shocked when I showed up in regular blue, freshly ironed jeans, and a nice blue polo shirt. Even more shocking to her was that when we got into my truck, I was listening to Crossfade, a band considered by many to "emo". We've been dating for about 2 months and she's yet to figure me out.She was in her first year of college and was still used to the high school, "if thats how you dress, thats how you are." policy.
Look in my truck. Right now, the CD in the player is Garth Brooks. On the seat sits a case for System of a Down, Korn, and Trapt (another "emo" band). In the visor I have Eminem, Ludacris, Anthrax, Killswitch Engage, 69 eyes, HIM (Whom I've actually grown to enjoy over the last few weeks), Usher, Kelly Clarkson, Hoobastank, ACDC, Foreigner, Pantera, and Golfers Christmas Carols. Try and define me by that, I fucking dare you.
Music doesn't define who the fuck you are. If you let it, you should be shot, burned, fed to dogs, shit out, burnt, fed to a moose, then the moose should be shot, killed and burnt.
I listen to Green Day, both new and old. Does that make me emo? Or a punk? I like Slipknot. Does that make me a metal head? I like Eminem. Am I a wigger all of a sudden. No. I'm a fucking person. My taste in music doesn't tell you what fucking kind of person I am. You wanna know why?
I'M NOT A FUCKING MORON!!!!!!!
I don't give a shit if you are a metal head, a punk, an emo, a wigger or Mozart junkie. Whatever you're into fine, don't push it down my fucking throat. If I don't ask you about your taste in music, don't fucking tell me. I couldn't care less if Hawthorne Heights changed your fucking life, I think their music sucks. I didn't get dreadlocks and start making psychotic artwork after I started listening to Korn. I didn't bleach my hair after Eminem started playing on the radio. Why the fuck did you change your self because you heard a Coheed and Cambria song?
This shit is allowed to penetrate mine and millions of other brains, taking control of many of them to the point where they act like retarded trout, yet I cant have a fucking cigarette at the goddamn poker table!? WHAT THE FUCK!!!!!!!
Yeah, my Camels are what is ruining society.
Fuck off.
User Reviews
Submitted by Axolotl (user info) at 2006-11-20 20:59:22 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
No Comment
Submitted by Girlwithaclue (user info) at 2005-12-28 17:01:12 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Ditto.....
Submitted by DeathJester (user info) at 2005-12-28 13:11:58 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
+2 for the general idea... I get far too pissed off with people telling me that I don't look like I like rock music because I don't wear tight leather trousers, have long hair, and a beard comparable to pin mould.
Submitted by Cadrach (user info) at 2005-12-28 10:17:39 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
You listen to shitty music and talk a lot about it whilst simultaneously hating on people who let their shitty music influence them too much.
But hey, at least you are a proud smoker.
You are the total package and I seethe with jealousy.
Submitted by simple_catalyst (user info) at 2005-12-28 01:54:32 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
Submitted by MetalMilitiaMan (user info) at 2005-12-27 21:33:27 (#)
Ranking: -2
All I got from that is that you and your cousin listen to shitty music.
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i'll second that.
any one to carry the motion?
Submitted by MetalMilitiaMan (user info) at 2005-12-27 21:33:27 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
All I got from that is that you and your cousin listen to shitty music.
Submitted by Stuch (user info) at 2005-12-27 21:24:44 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Get him into Blues; emo for men.
Submitted by bob (user info) at 2005-12-27 21:07:25 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 19:36:45 (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by SilvrWolf (user info) at 2005-12-27 18:11:52 (#)
Ranking: 2
Removing a SoaD CD without permission is an offense punishable by death where I come from
Armenia?
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there is no armenia.
fun times.
Submitted by Blinkish (user info) at 2005-12-27 20:57:45 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Cradle Robber? That's not what you were screaming last night!
Submitted by joedaddy (user info) at 2005-12-27 20:56:15 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
i use Turkish Ovals to scrape the Domestic Blends off the linings of my lungs
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 19:36:45 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by SilvrWolf (user info) at 2005-12-27 18:11:52 (#)
Ranking: 2
Removing a SoaD CD without permission is an offense punishable by death where I come from
Armenia?
Submitted by SilvrWolf (user info) at 2005-12-27 18:11:52 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Removing a SoaD CD without permission is an offense punishable by death where I come from.
Submitted by DarthAwesome (user info) at 2005-12-27 18:04:31 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I dress like a bum, usually slacks from old jobs and a shirt from laundry basket. I guess my love of all things rock semi supports my lack of wardrobe, but really I wanna buy some awesome leisure suits or tight leather pants ala David Bowie.
I would totally dress like the music I like if I only had the money.
Submitted by FunnyAsCancer (user info) at 2005-12-27 17:19:33 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
My Chemical Romance is not technically emo. You can still call 'em that, and by all means do, but the correct term nowadays is "aggro."
It's the exact same "I got a problem, and I'm gonna bitch about it to you in a high voice" style of music, only it's angry instead of self-loathing.
+2 to whomever does the first "I Hate Aggro Rock" post.
Submitted by Sicknote (user info) at 2005-12-27 17:04:14 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
God, I've never wished i was a transvestite more.
But you'll have to pay to see them, like everyone else.
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 16:55:54 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by Sicknote (user info) at 2005-12-27 16:08:37 (#)
Ranking: 2
I have my septum pierced yet I like not only extreme metal, but reggae, ska, punk, electro and I occasionally wear dresses.
If you're a guy, leave and never return to any of my posts. EVER!!!!! If you're a chick, send me a picture of your tits.
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 16:54:05 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
HEY! Cram it cradle robber!
And yes, opinions can be wrong. Excuse me all to hell.
Submitted by Blinkish (user info) at 2005-12-27 16:50:50 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Still not getting over the Kelly Clarkson. Youngin'
Submitted by bob (user info) at 2005-12-27 16:26:46 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
You cant say that something is just bad. Thats just your opinion.
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opinions can be wrong.
"its my opinion that there was no holocaust."
case and point.
ha
Submitted by Misanthropic (user info) at 2005-12-27 16:19:46 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Music is sorta like religion, I get the same sorta crap from people, I don't look goth, but listen to crap like Tristania, My Dying Bride, etc...
Submitted by Sicknote (user info) at 2005-12-27 16:08:37 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I have my septum pierced yet I like not only extreme metal, but reggae, ska, punk, electro and I occasionally wear dresses. That aren't black. But this is not why this gets a plus 2.
The Ska/Punk room at my local alternative music venue/club (Jilly's Rockworld) is now an Emo/Hardcore room. Is it immoral to torch a room full of people with an average age of 16?
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 15:55:51 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Whitesnake, once again, saves the day.
Inferiorplanet - Good music is a matter of opinion. I think System of a Down is a good band. You cant say that something is just bad. Thats just your opinion. Someone obviously likes it, otherwise it would be being produced. My opinion is that a good chunk of the music produced today is good. It may not be great, but most music provides a decent beat, cohesive lyrics and, if nothing else, provides good background noise.
Submitted by Brdn_Nkd (user info) at 2005-12-27 15:49:02 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:25:27 (#)
Ranking: 2
I figured I'd let the brilliance of Whitesnake say what's really on everyone's mind.
Give your cousin the CD single of this song. It'll set him straight in no time.
Step into the Coverdale...
I'm pretty sure that was my first tape, a long time ago.
Your music selection kind of sucks but I can appreciate that you are broad minded and not trapped by one genre. I listen to all sorts of music and enjoy the looks on people's faces when they see my eclectic collection on my playlist of MPs.
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:25:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I figured I'd let the brilliance of Whitesnake say what's really on everyone's mind.
Give your cousin the CD single of this song. It'll set him straight in no time.
Step into the Coverdale...
Submitted by Orgasmatron (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:24:26 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I don't know where I'm going
But, I sure know where I've been
Hanging on the promises
In songs of yesterday
An' I've made up my mind,
I ain't wasting no more time
But, here I go again
Here I go again
Tho' I keep searching for an answer,
I never seem to find what I'm looking for
Oh lord, I pray
You give me strength to carry on,
'cos I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
AN' HERE I GO AGAIN ON MY OWN
GOIN' DOWN THE ONLY ROAD I'VE EVER KNOWN
LIKE A DRIFTER I WAS BORN TO WALK ALONE
AN' I'VE MADE UP MY MIND
I AIN'T WASTIN' NO MORE TIME...
Submitted by PoTtY (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:12:38 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Hmm...music shouldn't change who you are. Such a simple concept yet I never thought of it that way.
Submitted by Flack (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:10:59 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I would plus 2 this, but SOAD sucks.
Submitted by InferiorPlanet (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:09:08 EST (#)
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Thats the problem right there. "If they make good music" They really dont. Its clearly a problem of access.I agree, labels and genres do not matter once its flowing through your auditory cAnal, but you are finding your music based on what the radio plays. They are telling you what to listen to, you have no choice. Yes, the consumer does decide what is played over and over again,the more records you sell the better chance of course. I enjoy 13 year olds just as much as the next guy, but they are the ones driving this industry, braced masses pumping the sound of shit through the air.
Submitted by MyNameIsTim (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:06:33 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
i enjoyed this very much.
regarding my beef with "kids today their feelings about music"... you hit the nail directly on the head. goddamn i'm such an old fuck.
"i'm indie" she says.
if only curbing were lega.
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:05:57 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Romance is craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap.
Now, on that note, I see waaaaaaaay too many Good Charlotte stickers on mid-90's Hondas right now. I wanna drive them off the road, or at least drive OVER them in my Trooper...
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 14:00:21 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
No sledgehammers, but standard claw hammers, ballpin, and rubber mallets are acceptable.
Submitted by bob (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:57:36 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
sledgehammers too much?
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:50:59 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Sure, come on over. We'll have a blanket party... er, uh, party.
Sounded better in my head.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:46:54 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
can i sign my ex husband up for a blanket party? i'll provide all necessary materials.
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:37:40 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
your cousin needs an intervention
and by that I mean blanket party
Oh he may be furious for a while, but you'd be doing him a favor.
Submitted by bob (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:26:31 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
i understand what youre saying here...but music to most people is something personal. so, it is not suprising that music is one of the best tools to define someone considering there is normally some emotional aspect to why you listen to your favorite bands.
im really tired and im sorry that probably didnt make sense.
haha smooth.
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:24:23 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Sweet.
HERE I AM
ONCE AGAIN
IM TORN INTO PIECES
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:22:16 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
It's cool, you don't have to put out. We can just chain smoke and sing some Kelly Clarkson into our hairbrush microphones.
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:21:29 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Submitted by InferiorPlanet (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:18:22 (#)
Ranking: 0
Your right music does not define who you are, but your music collection sucks gigantic balls.
System of a Down...?!
Whats worse than emo tears? Commercial bullshit fed to your ass with a bent spoon.
Couldn't give a flying fuck about your thoughts on my taste in music. I'm sure schlongy will be along shortly to -2 this because of that.
I dont give a fuck if a band is commercial, indy, underground or any other stupid fucking title they give themselves. If they make good music, I'll listen. If not, fuck em. Call em sellouts if you must, but its not going to stop me from buying the fucking CD.
Submitted by Chroniclysm (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:20:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Isn't it great not being a retarded trout? Rock on.
Submitted by Deconstruction (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:20:01 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
system sucks.
Fairly good post though.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:18:32 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
oh he'll put out jeanneee.
Submitted by InferiorPlanet (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:18:22 EST (#)
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Your right music does not define who you are, but your music collection sucks gigantic balls.
System of a Down...?!
Whats worse than emo tears? Commercial bullshit fed to your ass with a bent spoon.
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:17:38 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Mytee- HIM's song "Wings of a butterfly" started getting some radio play and it just kind of grew on me. Not a huge fan, but I do enjoy it.
Jeanee- Okay, but I'm not promising I'll put out. But I will.
Submitted by matnotharry (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:17:10 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
yea whoo
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:12:56 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
Teehphahpahpahpahpaphapaphpapapadopolous
I'm not impossible to define. Music just doesn't define me, nor should it anyone else. I couldn't give a shit what you listen to, just don't let the music you listen to define you as a person.
Submitted by ChicoV (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:12:52 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
I couldnt really add anything to this; if it was in the paper though, I can guarantee it would be most read.
Submitted by G-prime (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:12:38 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Pro-smoking, eh? Here: http://www.ubersite.com/m/60340
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Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:11:46 EST (#)
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+2 just cuz you threw country in there. and even the emo kids usually shit on country. also you dyed your hair blue for the same reason i did. but then i ended up having to cover it with black cuz nothing else would cover it and it's growing in blonde. crap i might be emo.
Submitted by Teephphah (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:05:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I always seem to get confused by these "emo-music-and-the-people-who-listen-to-it-suck/you-should-listen-to-whatever-you-want-to-,-like-I-do, . . .-,-uh,-unless-it's-emo,-I-guess" posts.
For a guy who seems so proud of being impossible to define based on what you wear or listen to, there sure was a lot of information in here about what you and/or your cousin wear and listen to.
Wow.
I just realized how incredibly old I've become.
As you were.
Submitted by EvilGav (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:05:09 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Hoo-rah, someone who isn't shallow and vapid and listens to more than one type of music.
Fuck with your neighbours, run a playlist through your stereo on random with every type of music you have on it. Ride of the Valkyres followed by some pop trash (Britney, et al) followed by some metal, really fucks peoples heads. Admittedlu my neighours no longer speak to me, but who fucking cares.
Submitted by m0ke34 (user info) at 2005-12-27 13:04:53 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
yessir.
Submitted by Wickedriser (user info) at 2005-12-27 12:59:12 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Bueno. Muy.
Submitted by MyTeeOne (user info) at 2005-12-27 12:55:17 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
With the exception of Kelly Clarkson, we have the same taste in music. You're really into HIM? I've tried and just can't yet.
Anyway, I think what a person listens to can say a lot about them. It should not dominate their personality though. I used to know this girl who was in love with NIN. Ruined NIN for me and i've never been able to listen to them since.
Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2005-12-27 12:49:51 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
I also enjoy cigarettes and a wide variety of music. We should hang out.
Submitted by Beer_bong (user info) at 2005-12-27 12:46:52 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
Since the infamous Hidden101 hasn't been here in quite a while, I'm the interim "Pro-smoking Crusader" for Ubersite. The position will be relinquished once he returns, should he choose to accept it.