Why do people hate Emos?

The stereotypical "emo" seeks to be called such, and thus tries to hard. That's why I don't like them or anybody who tries to adhere to some kind of subculture.

so trying to live within the confines of a subculture is a bad thing?

so trying to live within the confines of a subculture is a bad thing?

Non Emo with poor self image and low confidence because he's/she's actually different (which is good) to the norm but doesn't have the spine to be oneself says "I want to be different, I don't want to be like everyone else"
Emo says "Hey, everyone is unique, join us"
Emos say "Yes, Join us - be yourself for once in your life"
*Non emo has regressed to emo*
"Hey! I feel so unique, I look and act just like you guys."
"ZOMG LETS HATE ALL THE HATERS"

REPEAT

THIS IS WHY WE HATE EMOS

I really couldn't care less if someone I know is 'emo'. The only thing that bugs me about it, is the fact that they all look the bloody same and have no individuality. I'm mostly described by others as a 'goth' because I only wear black, but I still look like an individual because of the choices I make. Emo's just look like each other.

But then, as hypocritical as it may sound, there are some well fit emo boys around Birmingham and I wouldn't say no tbh!

Yes, I don't see why anybody would want to restrict themselves to a "subculture".

but what happens if they want to, if they actually feel at home within it?

if you're older than 16 yeah.

it tells everyone you don't have a sense of your own identity and so are experimenting with ready-made ones - I could never respect a person like that, that's just not how adults are expected to be.

At home with the emos? I'd find that a little sad.

Why can't everybody just be themselves

what is actually wrong with that though, if someone wants to experiment or explore something different to what they're used to?

Maybe if everyone simply failed to adhere to any kind of 'ready-made' culture, social society would effectively collapse...nothing would stay the same, it would surely be anarchy?.. i wonder..

it's just not very grown up.

of course people imbibe common culture and share interests but they don't have to express it through every aspect of their image and personality, that's kiddy's stuff.

but what happens if they want to, if they actually feel at home within it?

because some people hate themselves; they feel better if they escape to something different. its perfectly natural!

because some people hate themselves; they feel better if they escape to something different. its perfectly natural!