Elmo, I understand... emo? ...entirely new to me. Maybe it is to you too. 
From the suburbs to the beaches, from Mexico to Iraq, teenagers have been self-identifying as "emo" for years and it still manages to confound and confuse the mainstream. What is emo? What does it mean to be emo? Based on the melodically-aggressive and complicated hardcore music of mid-80s Washington DC, emo has its roots in punk rock but has expanded into many styles, sounds, and cultures from indie rock to pop punk. Emo is huge and it's here to stay. If you want to learn about the history, the music, and the culture to get started participating in emo culture, you've come to the right place. See Step 1 for more information.
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Emo
From the suburbs to the beaches, from Mexico to Iraq, teenagers have been self-identifying as "emo" for years and it still manages to confound and confuse the mainstream. What is emo? What does it mean to be emo? Based on the melodically-aggressive and complicated hardcore music of mid-80s Washington DC, emo has its roots in punk rock but has expanded into many styles, sounds, and cultures from indie rock to pop punk. Emo is huge and it's here to stay. If you want to learn about the history, the music, and the culture to get started participating in emo culture, you've come to the right place. See Step 1 for more information.
http://www.wikihow.com/Be-Emo