EMO is short for emotional. The origins of EMO are unknown but it began with music in the 1980s. Many of the bands were perceived to be producing EMO music. The idea of EMO was then extended to films, fashion, books and other symbols of popular culture.
EMO music is a cross between punk rock and soul. Bands were in the quest of infusing depth into their music while retaining its popular appeal. EMO clothing refers to a certain amount of cognitive dissonance in the style. Males wear tight pants, small t-shirts and even some make-up. Dark glasses are common to the get-up of both the sexes. Lance Armstrong's 'Livestrong' band would have been very popular with the EMO crowd because of the dissonance it provides between the optimistic message and pessimistic wearer. The yellow color would clinch it though. Certain brands such as Adidas track suits and Converse All Star shoes have been popular with the EMO crowd.
EMO music is a cross between punk rock and soul. Bands were in the quest of infusing depth into their music while retaining its popular appeal. EMO clothing refers to a certain amount of cognitive dissonance in the style. Males wear tight pants, small t-shirts and even some make-up. Dark glasses are common to the get-up of both the sexes. Lance Armstrong's 'Livestrong' band would have been very popular with the EMO crowd because of the dissonance it provides between the optimistic message and pessimistic wearer. The yellow color would clinch it though. Certain brands such as Adidas track suits and Converse All Star shoes have been popular with the EMO crowd.
