It is..

... interesting to see that newspapers such as the Telegraph finds it necessary to explain the word 'emo' for its readers. I take it as a strong indication that society is still far from understanding the genre and its followers sufficiently.

"What is 'emo'?

Emo, which stands for "emotional, is a youth movement based around dark music, dark clothing and a dark view of the world. (...) . While most fans simply enjoy the music and dress, others take their fascination to a sinister level.
They indulge in self-harming and become obsessed with death and suicide."

If you would like to read the full article describing the suicide of 13 year old Hannah Bonds which I blogged about earlier this week, please see Popular schoolgirl dies in 'emo sucide cult'