Scene vs Emo: wich r u???

While it is arguable that "scene" is on its way out, many people still make the n00b mistake of confusing scene with emo. As anyone who is scene will tell you, they couldn't be more different! To me, the main point of difference is in the fundamental motivations of each segment. Emo kids want sympathy [via expressing as often as possible that 'life suxxx'], while scene kids want to have fun/get attention/be famous within their micro-community of friends [oftentimes via online pseudo-friends].

I turned to Yahoo Answers to clarify the situation:

hmm, I've actually wondered that myself because many kids I've met who have been one were also the other.
I would say though, an emo kid is more specific and just is one who listens to emo and is more depressive. And I'd say an emo kid is usually a scene kid, but not all scene kids are emo kids because to me scene is more just the style. I've known many indie kids who I'd consider scene, but they're definitely not emo at all.

Personally I found this answer unsatisfying, because if anything it further muddies the waters, but Yahoo Answers considers it a "resolved question."

Scene involves extensive peacocking, while emo is more about being fat and miserable

If u are still confused [via being old], Urban Dictionary sums it up nicely:

Many people confuse scene kids and emos b/c they wear similiar clothing and sometimes have similiar styles. Both wear small band tee's they buy at their concerts even though they like different music. Some scence guys wear girl pants as well as some emos making them even more easily confused.

Scence kids and emo kids are very different mainly in the type of music they like and their outlook on life in general. Scence kids are fun and usually are at local concerts/parties. Emo kids are sad and usually stay at home and write poetry and check their myspaces.

Scene kid: "i cant wait to go to my concert and mosh"

Emo kid: "i cant wait to go to my concert and sob at this life's black abyss that is my heart"

Scene kid: "ok...bye"

What do u think is better, emo or scene?? Which are u? Would u be pissed if someone 'called u emo'??? Will Gerard Way ever reclaim his position as emo/goth hearthrob?

I ENDORSE 'WORTHWHILE'

I'm here to tell you, my fellow olds, that the youngsters are becoming more efficient in teh 2K10.

Worthwhile, from the east bay (set your goals, op ivy, this time next year, the list goes on...) were probably born with instruments in their hands. They probably had their bar-mitzvah parties at gilman st. and wore north face jackets, vans, and skinny jeans since they were 10. They were better than you in the skatepark bowls and are a full 10 years younger than most of us.

It's okay though, don't be mad- take their ep "Miracle Me", burn it to disc and put it in your $27,000 car so you can pretend to be young and carefree as you drive to work at 7:45 am tomorrow. Besides, these guys have homework to do tonight and acne, while you have a steady job and a girlfriend or wife even.


Please take note of the boogie board in the background

Awesome, they've got positive talking parts and a few friends that aren't too cool to two-step in their parents garage. Their branding is also quite easy on the eyes, high quality photos and a decent clean typeface.

Oh and bros, if you read this and want some sick merch hit us up.

"Don't grow up too quick"- a lyric from the song Phileo...how ironic.