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Every Emo Caricature Ever
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Introduction (Abstract)
In the media, TV and movies, the EMO is a stereotypical character that is usually depicted as being emotional-unstable, super sensitive, angry with the world and with themselves, and seen as an outcast in society. The feelings that this character experience usually resonate with most because they are basic human feelings that many learn to suppress with time. This is why the character is usually depicted as a teenager because that is the period in one’s life that is filled with the most angst, can be emotional, and very confusing.
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#TheManBox Emo’s break out of the man box in many ways. They are too feminine and emotional, their clothes aren’t manly, they have long hair or wear makeup, they express themselves in music or poetry rather than through anger, they are outcasts because of this box.
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What is the”man box?”
For teenage boys, the media defines what it means to be manly. Tony Porter, co-founder of, A Call To Men, spoke out about this socialization of manhood that he calls “The Man Box.” This metaphorical box contains all the things that the media and society say a man should be: tall, dark and handsome, athletic, unemotional, short-haired, rugged, heterosexual, dominant beings, for example. Porter further explains that this “box” is limiting to men and the way that they view themselves, express themselves, and interact with others. More and more men have been breaking out of this “man box” only to be seen as too emotional, unconventional, or odd. While stuck between mimicry and self-discovery, the media has given an identity to those who defy socialization and think too much about their place in the world. They are called “emo” which can be equated with a negative connotation of emotion and femininity.
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THESIS:
The caricature of emo men in the media further perpetuates the idea that men cannot have any emotions other than anger and helps to stigmatize a differentiation of outward appearance, dismisses freethinking based on emotions, and categorizes emotional men as queer. This adds to the socialization of manhood that is the man box.
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Preface: Considering oneself as “Emo” is not a bad thing. This project is meant to discuss the way the media portrays “emos” compared to regular men and how this creates an inaccurate separation between men and men who show their emotions.
That said, mental health is an important discussion surrounding the Emo subculture and to read more about that, visit https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1012310.pdf
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The History of the “Emo”
The term “emo” comes from the music scene and is a sub-genre of hardcore punk that stands for emotive hardcore and was popularized in the early 80’s until ultimately becoming known as pop punk and alternative rock in the 90’s and 2000’s.
For more check out: http://iml.jou.ufl.edu/projects/Spring03/Seawell/music.htm
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#EmoMusicLivesOn This style of music was notable for being emotionally-aware of society and not conforming to what authority figures like parents or the government wants. The music popularized the formula for musical anarchic aggression and artists began to display a more contemplative and introspective study of human nature. These ideas were usually stripped down and focused on the theme of being all alone and unrepresented in society. By the 90’s and today, the term “emo” has differentiated from its roots and a genre of emo music has created a fanbase that focuses on feelings of unrequited love, alienation, and insecurity. The archetype of this fanbase has exploded into a formulaic trope in television and movies that is based loosely on these ideas, but rather focuses on the idea that “being emo” is a stage in a young person’s life because the messages of anti-authority and loneliness usually reflect the same themes that teenagers go through. However, these feelings are universal to everyone and have been exaggerated to create the emo stereotype.
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Emo’s tend to be the subject of jokes rather than actual narrative.
Both men and women portrayed as emo have been shown as emotionally unstable, attention-seeking, insecure, and insincere teenagers. These negative portrayals often show the individual as angsty and whiny with a narrow range of emotion. Other storytelling tropes usually associated with the emo are issues of self-harm, depression, and suicide. These portrayals do little to speak about mental health as they usually see the character harbor a fascination with death and enjoy self-harm. (B Wright, 2012).
For example: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jasminnahar/down-down-inanulliaran?utm_term=.rya78MaK9#.irnnoQl1W
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The emo is almost always seen as a superficial facade that relies on self-pity because the individual wants to appear cool, trendy, and be part of something that is uniquely theirs. This concept is usually enhanced by exploiting real issues and pain to explain the characters emotions. The media has popularized and commercialized this trope as an identity of its own rivaled only by the likes of geeks, jocks, and preppy students. By marketing the idea that basic emotion and the feeling of isolation is abnormal, life has imitated the media to create a culture of teenagers who identify as emo. There are three possible types of emo characterizations that will be discussed in this paper. (TV Tropes, “Emo”).
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Emo Trope #1 “The Music Fan”
This character is usually stereotypically shy, excessively thoughtful, emotional or hyper-sensitive and an introspective misfit, but not always. This character may seem the least emo because they may simply enjoy the music and scene. They are portrayed as emotionally-aware and a kind individual who finds meaning in the music. They usually won’t fit in but not because they aren’t athletic, smart, or are awkward, just because not agreeing with society makes them an outcast.
See Tate Langdon from “American Horror Story.”
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TROPE THEATER PRESENTS: "The Typical Emo Music fan"
Typical Emo Music fan: "OMG Gerard Way is my spirit animal and My Chemical Romance CHANGED my life!"
Others: "That's cool, I really like Cardi B."
Typical EMF: "You just don't get me at all. I'm not into that mainstream crap, I only listen to music that has meaning."
Others: "That's cool."
Typical EMF: "No, cool is when TWENTY-ONE PILOTS covered 'Cancer' by My Chemical Romance. I literally died. ROFL."
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JO JO from “Horton Hears a Who” is the perfect example of this trope. He’s a moody teenager but he’s considered emo because no one understands him or his music.
“PHANTOM OF THE OPERA”
Although not technically about a music-loving character, this film is considered emo and the music is loved by many people. This could fit into the 4th category as well, but I put it here solely for the fact that the Phantom is in love with “the music of the night” which if that isn’t emo, what is?
“Nightmare Before Christmas”
“What’s this?” Although this movie is also one that could be in the fourth category, Jack Skelington has become an emo idol and I couldn’t pick a better movie about music and emo themes.
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Emo Trope #2 “The Angst”
Second, there’s the angsty emo personality. This person may not be a fan of emo music but probably likes My Chemical Romance, Panic at the Disco, or other mainstream alternative bands. They are introverted, highly sensitive, often awkward misfits that are quick to get angry or angsty. This will be the main quality of their character and will not be fleshed out any more than this. It has become popular to make light of the trope and have a twist that sees them as a “happy emo” but this is usually just for laughs.
Characters from “End of the F*cking World.”
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TROPE THEATER PRESENTS: "The Angst: An Emo Allegory"
Angsty Emo: "Woe is me, life sucks. I live for the dark lord Satan and sacrifice cats to Brendon Urie, my god."
Others: "Maybe you could use some sunshine and friends?"
Angsty Emo: "I will cut you! No one can understand all the existential pain that I am in and the dread that fills my soul. My days are dark and my nights are lonely. I am a beacon of sadness in a river of hate and no mere friend will ever be worth my time, for they will all hate me and leave me in the end."
Others: "So Emo. Very Wow. Much concern."
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More mainstream examples of this caricature in the media are shows like “Fairly OddParents” a cartoon aimed at kids on Nickelodeon. In episode 134a, the protagonist, Timmy falls in love with a girl who likes guys who “don’t care.” He wishes to become an emo, telling the children watching that this type of character can’t find love because they are too emotional, distraught, and unfeeling. Timmy sports black shaggy hair, eyeliner, and an empty void of meaninglessness to win over the girl but ultimately falls short because he just doesn’t care anymore.
Eeyore is a character that is often considered emo and he too “doesn’t care” but his character is one that actually suffers more from depression and is another example of a male character with emotions that is being deemed “emo.”
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