Emo

While little known, 'emo' is short for emotional. One can be emo, while portraying /any/ emotion, though the word is usually not used to represent any other emotion than sadness; agony; mental pain. This word generally comes with a negative connotation, especially when someone is labeled it by outstanding parties, rather than claiming it for his or her self. A harsh definition of an emo person is someone who cuts his or her body, out of desperation. While people do this on occasion, most of them are likely only looking for attention in the form of scars marking up their bodies. A truly emo person would not want anyone to know about his or her negative thoughts. One who claims to be emo likely listens to music that portrays these dark emotions through its lyrics and sometimes instrumentation. 'Emo' can also be used to describe this type of music. An example of an emo, or emo-influenced, band is Hawthorne Heights.