Emo Subculture Timeline Jeopardy

Origins of Emo

100

Where was emo born?

Washington D.C

200

What was emo music characterized as? 

Confessional lyrics, personal, reflective, emotional

300

What year was emo culture born? 

1983 or mid 1980s 

Emo Goes Mainstream

100

Name one band that's "pop-emo"

Hint: 2000s to 2010s 

My Chemical Romance

Fall Out Boy 

Panic! 

Paramore

200

Why was emo used as an insult? 

Was used to call someone emotional, angsty, or to make fun of mental illness.

300

What social media platforms did emo culture get "revived" on? 

Instagram, Tiktok 

Emo Fashion

100

How did emo clothing look like in the 1990s?

Simple. T-shirt, loose jeans, jackets, hoodies 

200

List 2 clothing items commonly worn during 2000-2010 emo culture.

• Black clothes
• Skinny jeans 
• Studded Belts
• Band tees
• Black makeup (eyeliner)
• Converse/black boots