Emo
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As a stereotype : A subculture, dating back from the 80ies. However, the new manifestation has none or minimal relation with the one 2 decades ago. Fashionwise, it draws many aspects of other youth cliques (Skas, Punks, Mods, Post Punks, Goths, etc), Which is the main reason why it has been so severly critisized.
Multiple claims from emo kids are made that they are depressive, but this is as a majority not the case, and the depression facade is mostly used as to attract attention.
As a music : Originally, the music emo kids from the 80ies used to listen was called emotional hardcore. Due to misunderstandings in this millenia, it is more commonly refered to as Post Hardcore or Melodic Hardcore, Both branches of hardcore punk.
'Emo' as a music today however, has a different meaning. It basically means any music that is overly emotional. A rather better definition would be mainstream pop-rock/pop punk music with melancholy lyrics. Emo today, as a music aswell, has minimal or no relation to the one back in the 80ies.
As used on the internet : Emo on the internet is mainly an insult, used against people who are overdramatic about what problems they may be claiming to be going through. It is also commonly used as to refer the 2nd wave of 'emos' (As in the ones existant today), not the older ones.
Pwned : Similar meaning to Owned. However, It has a more emphatical character in written language than Owned. In fact, it is stronger.
This phrase originated in a game called Warcraft, particularly in a slightly changed version, called DoTA (Defense of The Ancients). The coder, at some point, instead of making the message of defeat of a player be '' X owned Y's head'', made a mistake, and replaced O for P. Since then it is used as a strong phrase when someone is defeated (''
Haha, you got pwned!'')
Owned : To defeat, to overpower.
Shagged : Rather British slang phrase, to have intercourse with. I am rather unsure about this, trust the other people in this
Tagged : To place your personal nickname with a marker on a wall. Variations include 'Bombed, which is the same thing but with spray paint, and a 'Throw Up' which is an abstract drawing/graffiti, which might contain your 'tag' at the bottom. Most people who like graffiti on walls take an interest more to 'Throw ups' or Crossover Bombs/Throw ups.
Tags are generally disliked by the public, as they usually don't contain any artistic merit.
Finally, there is a code of honor amongst taggers. Tagging on top of someone elses tag is very rude, and could spark a fight.
I am saying all this as is used in my part of the world. It is plausible it variates where you are.
I hope I have proved useful.
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I don't understand why people can't just speak English. It'd be much easier for everyone.
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Although I know some slang used, I don't like it at all. You speak truth!