Question 1: Which one describes your predominant mood?

Do you ask yourself, “Am I emo?” This honest quiz reveals if you belong to the 2000-ish subculture. Are you emo, gothic, or else?

What is the Emo quiz?

It is a  test with a series of music, lifestyle, and fashion questions to determine if you match the EMO subculture. Unlike most other online quizzes, we know the difference between emotional hardcore, depression, and self-harm. So, we’ll not ask you stupid, disrespectful questions.

Our team knows that emocore roots in an influential music subgenre despite the stereotypes. And the lifestyle associated with it is primarily about being bold while expressing negative emotions with no filter.

When one asks, “Am I emo?” others might interpret it as something like, “Am I depressed?” But the good thing about our test is that it knows the meaning behind your question. So, the answer you receive is reliable, respectful, and eye-opening.

You will find answers to these questions after taking the quiz:

# Am I emo, goth, or just edgy?

Being emo differs from being goth. The former is a subculture of punk rock music that revolves around embracing negative emotions and accepting the pain in life. The latter is about seeing beauty in darkness and having a lifestyle that represents the love for dark art, fashion, and even personality traits.

Both said subcultures are also associated with being edgy or even snowflake. But that’s a misinterpretation of their core beliefs. This quiz distinguishes between the three terms and puts you in the right group based on your responses. So, you don’t have to worry about the wrong impressions here.

# Why do I feel this way?

When you ask things like, “Am I emo?” there will be lots of follow-up questions as well. For example, most people who take the quiz also want to know why they got a particular result. So, we added a dedicated section to your results where you find out the WHY behind everything. The information you receive clarifies why you are (or are not) emo and what it means.

# Is it okay to be emo?

Yes, it is. There is nothing wrong with it. Emocore is similar to most other subgenres and subdivisions like Otaku or Goth. And it’s totally fine to like or follow the ideologies of such groups as long as they’re harmless, both for you and others.

At its core, Emotional Hardcore is all about being uniquely expressive. So, you can’t go wrong with it unless you intentionally abuse the subculture’s ideas, blaming it for your unhealthy actions.

Some Fun Facts

This quiz considers various factors to deliver precise results. But we didn’t want to turn it into a boring questionnaire. So, our editors throw some Easter egg-like pieces of information in your results. Here are extra fun things you learn by participating in the test.

Your Favorite Band

Emocore was revolutionized by music bands like Rites of Spring and Jawbreaker. And the whole thing started as a punk rock subgenre. So, it would be rude not to acknowledge the influence of musical movements in the test.

So, we came up with the idea of associating each result with a musical band that gives off the same vibe. And everyone loved it. That’s why you will see some great band names in your results.

Your Type

It’s a misconception that emo culture has faded away. It’s still around with some tweaks and changes. That’s why the quiz divides the emocore fans into two categories, old-school and modern ones.

• Old-school: Many participants actually find that they have classic, old-timey tastes or ideas that make them a good fit for the subgenre. So, you might not even notice that you’re emo inside. But the test exposes your true self anyway.
• Modern: Some aspects of evolved emo culture still lurk around. And you might be a member of its new contemporary wave. The cool thing about the quiz is that it can identify if you’re among the new Emocore fans or vice versa.

How to Know if You Are an Emo

This test is designed to help with that, so you don’t have to think about the answer. But another slightly old-fashioned way to conclude the answer in your way. Being emo requires a combination of the following four factors. So, you know you’re one when you resonate with the emo music, personality traits, lifestyle, and even fashion styles.

Sidenote: You don’t necessarily need to have all these traits or styles. It’s how much you vibe with them that matters.

Personality

Emocore or Emotional Hardcore music is associated with unpleasant feelings like anxiety, depression, or severe sadness. These are typically sentiments that directly affect one’s personality. That’s why emo characters are roughly described as introverted, quiet, shy, and even unhappy.

Music Taste

You don’t have to listen to Rites of Spring every night to be an emo. Generally, you’re a candidate if you listen to music that focuses on hardcore emotions or confessional lyrics without a filter.

Lifestyle

As with all other subcultures, EMO comes with a certain lifestyle. The real fans of the genre extend the lyrical imagery into their lives, choosing a rather isolated environment with a minimum connection to the outside world. If that’s what you’re doing right now (and it’s not because of quarantine), you might be an Emocore member.

Fashion

You don’t have to have the stereotypical look of an emo teenager from the early 2000s. But some undeniable signs are preferring dark-colored clothing, dying your hair pitch black, or having heavy black eye makeup. Even when you don’t dress like that, the fact that you vibe with such styles reveals that you might be emo inside.

Emo Culture Has Evolved, Not Dead

Even we couldn’t agree on whether or not the subculture is dead. The fact that you are taking this quiz proves that it’s still alive. But you also need to acknowledge that it has evolved into a mature subgenre.

Today, you can find a trace of emotional hardcore music in almost all genres. And influential names like Lil Peep, XXXTENTACION, or even Juice Wrld are the creators of the new emocore era. Although such ideas are debatable, people still talk about the emo movement and associate artists with it, indicating that the genre still breathes.

Respect the Genre and Subculture

Unfortunately, many online quizzes humiliate or disrespect participants who ask, “Am I emo?” So, we wanted you to know that QuizExpo values all users regardless of their music taste, style, or personality traits. Plus, our test DOES NOT include any disrespectful, discriminatory, or downgrading results.

Disclaimer

QuizExpo does not have the intention to label you or generalize your personality. So, please take the results lightly. And feel free to contact us if you find any of the questions or results inappropriate. Our team responds to all the messages, and we check our inbox frequently to make sure all the quizzes are safe and bias-free.

Now, take the test and enjoy. Peace.