how to be emo is not simple, takes a lot of practice ( photo by sassocartaforbice )

Emo has numerous definitions. To learn to how to emo, you have to figure out exactly what is an emo. Some people feel that a person is emo just based on the types of bands that they listen to. For instance, listening only to dark songs by hard rock groups that always sing depressing tracks. The word emo is derived from the word emotional, but emo kids listens mostly to underground or independently produced cds. Another part of the population categorize someone as emo based on how emotional they appear to be. However, others feel that it encompasses an ideology or a way of living or surviving in this harsh world. Emo is like most subcultures, it has many members, but each member is able to express themselves as an individual. The word emo is derived from the word emotional, but emo kids listens mostly to underground or independently produced cds.

In the past, the music loved by emo kids, had not gathered lots of attention, now it is more mainstream because of its popularity. The words of the songs are seen as depressing. One way of learning how to emo is to initiate the music style. Start off by learning how to play the guitar, and even branch out with an instrument that whines such as the violin. The bass guitar can also show lots of emotion if it is played correctly.

Learning how to emo requires that you learn how to look like an emo. Some emo looks are a mutation of star trek’s romulan. The hair is stunted, shiny, slick, and dyed jet black with the bangs hanging. Another nickname for an emo romulan is spock rock. This type of emo seems to appear often in the San Diego area. The hair for the typical emo is similar but comes with a spiky appearance.

How to emo requires most of the time out of fashion large dark framed glasses.. The legs should be covered with weighted slacks that are obviously too small and above the shoe at the bottom. Super small tee shirts are recommended when learning how to emo. It is best to buy your tee-shirts in the kid’s section. Tee-shirts that have colorful patterns are great for the emo look. If you are wearing a shirt, you must button it to the top to appear more vulnerable and afraid of your surroundings. Also, buy shoes that are dark in color and look as if they are too large for your emo feet.

Another important how to emo tip is to have the correct emo persona. Emo originally stood for emotion, so embrace your emotional side. Emo is similar to goth, but not as dark. Actually, being an emo is harder because you can signaled out easily for not being a true emo. On the surface an emo kid may seem emotionally screwed up but they are more pensive than they seem and also highly creative in nature. Poetry that is written by an emo, though dreary in nature. flows easily from a true emo.

scene kid names are a chore to pick, but very powerful ( photo by icanteachyouhowtodoit )

Scene kid names vary greatly. The scene kid name that you add up choosing determines how other scene kids will view you. It can be fun selecting a name. In general, your name will start with the same letter of your actual first name. For example, if your name is Rachel, your first name could be Razzle, Riffy. It should be something fluffy, snazzy, containing even a word used in the past. For instance Razzy Chanel Scent or Rizzle Dazzlemania.

Another aspect of scene kid names is that the second name it OK if it is shocking or even a dangerous sounding second name. Anything related to high emotion or scary words is best. For example, Jonny Murderside or Vaz Vampireblood. Also, last names that are related to expensive perfumes or words that describe your sensual side. A great scene kid girl name would be Lizzy Lushlips.

Even though the scene kid name that you pick is important. You can have lots of fun picking out a name that will stand out. A good trick is to use a thesaurus and check out the different synonyms for a particular word. A great site to use is thesaurus.com. Enter a word that describes high emotion and check out the results. Here is a short list of words and their synonyms that you can use as your scene kid second name.

plush : juicy, luscious, fresh, deluxe, tender
terror : dread, fright, panic, shock
love : flame, passion, worship, crush, delight
scary : spooky, creepy
happy : sunny, tickled pink, jolly, intoxicated, peppy
confused : baffled, unglued, unzipped, glassy-eyed, punchy, puzzled, messy, mistaken

It is best to keep your scene kid names short. Some scene kids choose a scene kid name that is too long to remember. I have heard of one such name that is impossible to remember : Lauren Straight Edge Eyeliner Bleeding. Try to use just two names and remember to add some bazazz to your first name by including  an z or any.