March of the Emo

I really wish I wasn’t working Sunday. I want to march with the kids protesting about a ridiculous article in scummy tabloid The Daily Mail. The article suggests that “Emo” is a cult that focuses on self-harm and suicide, and will eventually be the death of youth. It’s sad that a young girl has felt so terrible that hanging herself seemed like the only way to solve her problems, but it is more likely to be down to playground bullying and the lack of people to talk to about it than anything in the music.

This kind of article is exactly the kind of ignorance that leads to supposedly “normal” people (and more than likely Daily Mail readers) beating the crap out of people in the street because they are wearing skinny jeans and have a lip ring.

I found a slightly more intelligent article on the BBC website >right here if you please< although I do have one little bone to pick, AND I quote -
“I think anyone over 25 will find it hard to understand what it’s all about. Even I’m a bit past it for an emo, to be honest.” – Matthew Hirons, a 22-year-old web developer from Stourport-on-Severn

“I shall think of you Matthew Hirons, 22 from Stourport-on-Severn, when I am out tomorrow night in my skinny jeans (and studded belt), converse all stars and red n black stripe hoody thing. I may even straighten my side fringe and wear my glasses, oh yes indeedy. I shall think of your comment and laugh.” – Nas Cullen, 30 from NW London.