Allow this video to explain to you how, exactly, to be emo.

be very .. emotional?

die your hair black hate everything cry a lot and cut yourself.

kill yourself... no wait emo kids wouldnt go that far, just cut yourself, but not too much, just enough so that you feel enough pain... then go complain to people about how much your life sucks... and then come see me so i can kick the shit out of your emo ass

were clothes 3 sizes too small. be depressed. make your hair look like every other emo

on drugs

Amplify your emotions to a degree where everyone will know, even if that emotion leads to supposed recluse; everyone has to know you hate or are afraid of them. Usually the negative emotions, and manifest this through a clothing genre which can sometimes highly resemble that of the traditional Goth, generally speaking anyways. But I hate how Emo is a style which must be adopted, and that the interests it might encompass aren't always a thing of interest for the practitioners. they just want the attention that comes with it. Make sure you already enjoy obscure anime and can appreciate, at least, tragedy. Emotions should be genuine, not played out... I wouldn't condone a style that makes your loved ones worry about you and overshadow people who truly are depressed and suicidal and don't get noticed because of Emos, but on the other hand if it's really what you want to do, you won't need me, or anyone else, to tell you how to tell conformity to shove it. :)

Emo is not a noun, it is a genre of music. The word has lost it's meaning. Sorry to disappoint...

Hang on; I hope you aren't confusing My Chemical Romance, The Used, and Fall Out Boy with emo. Those bands are not emo. Those are more punk pop and alternative.

DO NOT DARE STEREOTYPE EMOS WITH WRIST CUTTING AND DEATH AND SUICIDE AND DRUGS. to look emo: dye and straighten your hair jet-black (both guys and girls) wear black eyeliner. DO NOT GO OVERBOARD. girls: do not think you are looking glamourous. erase such thoughts. wear black skinny jeans with a black and silver studded belt with them. wear chucks. you must. wear black studded jewerelly. if you want to over-pierce yourself, go on. but don't go to the extreme and look like a punk. Music: i don't know any emo bands, but there are questions regarding on AB. try not to deafen yourself. Thoughts: REGARD THE TOP INFO. EMOS DO NOT NESECCARILY MEAN CUTTING AND SUICIDE. HOPE THIS HELPS. REAL EMOS:TELL ME IF IM WRONG OR ANYTHING. I'M ONLY ABOUT 65% EMO. HAPPY EMONESS. DONT GO CUTTING.

Ok how about this u be ur fuckin self and be who u r not no wanna be that wants to be some thang they ant. u no wuts stupid? tryin to fit in a "type" like emo prep sceen and shit. u should cut ur self to fit as emo i mean seriously people that r rlly like that [not jst to fit in a type] need help be gothic or hard core or somethang. dumbass. OR HOW BOUT BE UR EFFIN SELF?!

Stick on a load of blue feathers and stick on a yellow beak. Easy !

1) be castrated 2) walk around with a dumbass haircut 3) like Canadian anime." 4)get a cute name like love muffin, pick of the litter or dump pile. 5) watch speedracer and act like the chimp.

Give up all hope and expect the worst and think that life is dreary and horrible. This question pretty much sums it up. http://wis.dm/scenes/1-yes-and-know/bits/37760-do-you-wish-your-lawn-was-emo-so-it-would-cut-itself

be a drama queen and take out all your irrational anger on the people who care about you the most

um... emo is a lifestyle based off a particular kind of music and very open opinions that tend to lean towrad the darker side of life. When people say emo cut, thats not true for the masses. Um...from what people have called me, i can say that dark clothing and band tee's, chains studds dark colors or bright colored hair is always cool. Eyeliner can look great. Makeup is pretty simple. Um...ya...i know that if i admit myself as emo i am a poser, but then again, fuck labels and all of there conformity...>_<

You can't. It's a kind of music, not a kind of person. It has nothing to do with fashion, lifestyles (aside from maybe hardcore; bands like Rites of Spring, Moss Icon, Still Life, Portraits of Past, Heroin, and Indian Summer have had a huge impact on underground hardcore), or anything else. In fact, most of the kids following the trend have no idea what an "emo" band sounds like. The term "emo" was a derisive term aimed at mid-80's post-hardcore bands that favored a more midtempo, introspective (not to be confused with "whiny") approach to hardcore. That sound was pretty much gone by about 1998, but it's experienced a bit of a revival in the past few years with bands like Wow, Owls and countless others, although most of them play down or don't claim any association with emo in any form. Take it from the singer of one of the original "emo" bands:

You will have to go to a custome store and buy an emo outfit, and a mask, and you will have to see how Emo acts and try to imitate him

Live your life like Amy Lee, she seems pretty Emo to me.

Keep going online and don't talk to people IRL. It'll be easy to become emo.

omg wth. why are you labelling yourself. you cant just be something one day then emo the next. itslike you trying to copy people. im myself i wear what i want and i dont caree. but i meaan. i like all diffeent music. punk,rock,screamo,hardcore etc. if you want to be emo. you cry alot. cut yourself. where skinny jeans.black hair etc. im pretty much like that but im also happy soo. that doesnt make me emo. so get a grip of yourself stop following everyone else..

Become depressed.

1.Understand what Emo is. Emo has many meanings. Some would say it's only a genre of music, categorized by hardcore music with sad, Emotional lyrics. Others consider it's only a brief way to call someone emotional. Still, there are those who believe Emo is a life style and choose to live their lives the Emo way. Like any style, fashion or culture, the exact definition is up for debate and often varies according to personal expression. The term Emo is loosely associated with emotional rock; most Emo's like underground or Indie music. 2.Appreciate Emo music. Emo is a rock music genre, usually consisting of emotional lyrics and optional Screamo. Over the years, this music genre was usually seen as underground until recent times, making Emo music more popular than ever. This music sometimes consists of lyrics seen by many as "whiny," and "sensitive." Listen to a lot of Emo bands, and maybe even consider picking up an instrument, such as a bass or guitar. You could also try to play the violin, and if you invest enough time into it, Emo songs on the violin are incredibly Emo-sounding. The drums can also be a very good instrument. You may even want to write your own songs by writing poetry and turning it into songs. 3.Test yourself. Try listening to Emo music. If you end up liking this type of music, and come out wanting to download the songs after you’re done with the album, you’re probably a "true" Emo. Getting inner Emo is all a matter of finding out of you have it or not. 4.Dress Emo. After you have discovered your inner Emo, try shopping for a new wardrobe. Emo fashion has roots in both punk and goth. Wear tight jeans, tight shirts with Emo band logos on them, studded belts, and an old, black and worn down pair of sneakers. Girls can wear black skirts with striped socks or leggings. Leg warmers are also acceptable. For accessories go to Hot Topic and buy black rubber bracelets and any Emo-looking necklaces. Thick, black-rimmed glasses are not uncommon for Emo guys. Also, stripes and checkers are big in the Emo culture. Take an example from others Emo's you see around as inspiration, but do not copy, just do your own thing. Theres always more Emo points in thrift shop buys also. 5.Get an Emo hairstyle. Dye it black or brown with perhaps some blond or unnatural color streaks, especially in the bangs. If you are a girl, you may possibly want to cut your hair to a very short bob-like hairstyle but keep your bangs long, swept drastically to one side and covering your eye. Or, for those who like long hair, get many choppy layers and highlights. For a guy, you may want to spike up the back side, and pat down on the front side. You could also get your bangs/fringe dyed a lighter color than the rest of your hair. 6.Get the attitude. A lot of times, Emo is associated with being bitter, depressed, insecure and resentful. But at its core, you can be Emo because you're sensitive, introspective, thoughtful, and quiet. Don't ever be loud or in anyone's face; focus on your own emotional life. 7.Remember Emo's are people too! Don't be all glum if everyone makes fun of you! Remember you are still a person.

YOU...will be a poser if your asking that..and believe me hun, EVERYONE hates a poser, you don't LEARN how to be "EMO" or whatever, thats just the way you act, i've been called scene and emo, but i dont think i'm either, im not into stereotypes, but i'm just warning you right now, if you actually want to know HOW to be emo...your a poser

Go talk to Max Lai. -Bud Greenly

Become incredibly depressed in some way.

1) cut urself 2) get alot of black eyeliner 3) get an emo haircut 4) die ur hair black 5) be a little overly-emotional 6) be crazy (i came up with that, but every emo person i know is crazy) 7) go online every waking second ur not stuck at school 8) listen to emo music 9) wear black 10) do whatever you want 11) STUFF

If you like the style then go ahead & dress like it. Just don't start cutting your wrists or anything like that, it's not a requirement & it's a stupid thing to start doing because it CAN become hard to stop doing it.

you dont try be emo. you turn emo yourself. if you go emo because you want to be and be a tryhard then you are what is called a poser, my friend. :)