What is emo? For starters it's a form of melodic, confessional, or
EMOtional punk rock. But emo is more than a genre of music.it's the defining
counterculture movement of the '00s. Everybody Hurts is a reference book for
emo, tracing its angsty roots all the way from Shakespeare to Holden Caufield
to today's most popular bands.

There's nothing new about that perfect chocolate and peanut butter combination.
teenagers and angst. What is new is that emo is the first cultural movement
born on the internet. With the development of early social networking sites
like Make Out Club (whose mission is to unite "like-minded nerds, loners,
indie rockers, record collectors, video gamers, hardcore kids, and artists
through friendship, music, and sometimes even love") outcast teens had a place
to find each other and share their pain, their opinions, and above all, their
music.which wasn't available for sale at the local record store.

Authors Leslie Simon and Trevor Kelley lead the reader through the world of
emo including its ideology, music, and fashion, as well as its influences on
film, television, and literature. With a healthy dose of snark and sarcasm,
Everybody Hurts uses diagrams, illustrations, timelines, and step-by-step
instructions to help the reader successfully achieve the ultimate emo
lifestyle. Or, alternately, teach him to spot an emo kid across the mall in
order to mock him mercilessly.

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